
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Randolph Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (142 Rentals)
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1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 1301

The Mezzo Lofts

City View Place

404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes

516 S Pine St, Unit 2

Van de Vyver

New Manchester Flats

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The Berkshire

302 Goshen St, Unit 106

1318 W Broad St, Unit 404

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1209 Hull Street- Dogtown

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Smokehouse Lofts

217 E Grace St

14 S Plum St
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209 E Main St

1204 Hull Street- Bean Building

Eagle Mill Lofts

2002 Rosewood Ave

2400 Barton Ave

Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero

The Foundry Apartments

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Towers on Franklin

Swansboro Place
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The Current

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700 West 44

The Edison

Residences at the John Marshall

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Spectrum Apartments

Hopper Lofts

The Mirage Manchester

The Concord Northside

The Biggs Building

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2000 Riverside Apartments
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311 W. Franklin

308 W Broad St

1510 W. Broad Street

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Cookie Factory Lofts

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1103A N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Unit B

Spur Line Lofts

Flats at 14th

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Iron House Apartments
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Randolph, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Randolph?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph Studio Apartments | $1,540 | $920 | $2,794 |
| Randolph 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,714 | $856 | $9,725 |
| Randolph 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,179 | $939 | $10,000+ |
| Randolph 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,544 | $819 | $10,000+ |
| Randolph 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,112 | $710 | $3,300 |
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There are currently 142 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Randolph Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Cheapest Available Randolph Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Randolph area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at 11 E Broad St priced from $749. Manchester Grand Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $770. Here are the most affordable Randolph apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 E Broad St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Manchester Grand Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes | Brookline | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
| Van de Vyver | The Reserve | Studio,1BA | $998 |
| New Manchester Flats | The Decatur | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Mortons Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,009 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1,020 |
| 1128 W. Grace St.* | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| The Stables | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Randolph, VA
As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Randolph area is the $0.59 price per square foot 2509 Seminary Ave Model at 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Randolph apartment is the 1301 Idlewood Ave Model at 1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 1301 starting at $926 with a $0.58 price per square foot in the Near West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Randolph apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B | 2509 Seminary Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.59 |
| 1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 1301 | 1301 Idlewood Ave | 4BR,2BA | $0.58 |
| Marshall Park | 4x4 - Priced Per Bedroom | 4BR,4BA | $0.59 |
| The Gardens at Manchester | Three Bedroom Two Bath Extra Large Premier | 3BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| The Berkshire | Adams | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| The James | JAMES-2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.89 |
| Marshall Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 632sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Randolph Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Randolph?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Randolph is under $1,055.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Randolph?
The cheapest apartment in Randolph is 11 E Broad St which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in Randolph costs $1,705.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Randolph?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 205 regular apartments in Randolph that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Randolph?
Cheap apartments in Randolph have an average cost of $446 which is $1,259 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Randolph.
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