Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rosedale Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $300 (93 Rentals)

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property at 4822 Chamberlayne Ave

$675

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$675

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$675

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 2

4822 Chamberlayne Ave

RichmondVA23227
property at 610 Akron St

$975 - $1,075

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$975 - $1,075

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$975 - $1,075

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

610 Akron St

RichmondVA23222

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property at 1608 Brookfield St

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1608 Brookfield St

RichmondVA23222
property at 1607 Brookfield St

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1607 Brookfield St

RichmondVA23222
property at 1610 Fendall Ave

$1,249

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$1,249

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$1,249

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1610 Fendall Ave

RichmondVA23222

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property at 1605 Hickory St

$1,249

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$1,249

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$1,249

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1605 Hickory St

RichmondVA23222
property at 7 W Norwood Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

7 W Norwood Ave

RichmondVA23222
property at 1414 W Marshall St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 15

1414 W Marshall St, Unit 502

1414 W Marshall St
RichmondVA23220
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Helios
$1,277
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Helios

5661 Chamberlayne RdRichmond, VA 23227
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property at 417 Fritz St

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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417 Fritz St

RichmondVA23222
property at 104 Poe St

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 27

104 Poe St

RichmondVA23222
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Staples Mill Townhomes
$1,325 - $2,497
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$1,325 - $2,497

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$1,325 - $2,497
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Staples Mill Townhomes

4100-A Townhouse RdRichmond, VA 23228
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Wellsmith Apartments
$1,333 - $13,247
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$1,300 - $13,214
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Wellsmith Apartments

5000 Libbie Mill East BlvdRichmond, VA 23230
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Todd Lofts
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$1,377 - $2,842
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$1,377 - $2,842

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$1,377 - $2,842
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Todd Lofts

1128 Hermitage RdRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 3212 Barton Ave

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3212 Barton Ave

RichmondVA23222
property at 36oo W Broad St

$1,415

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$1,415

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$1,415

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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36oo W Broad St

RichmondVA23230

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property at 1611 Hickory St

$1,449

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$1,449

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$1,449

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1611 Hickory St

RichmondVA23222
property at 4913 Monument Ave

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

4913 Monument Ave

RichmondVA23230
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Penstock Quarter Apartments
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$1,496 - $2,906
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$1,463 - $2,873
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Penstock Quarter Apartments

5001 Libbie Mill East BlvdRichmond, VA 23230
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Rosedale, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rosedale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rosedale area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Legacy at Imperial Village priced from $835. Bloom Apartments II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Rosedale apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy at Imperial VillageStudioStudio,1BA$835
Bloom Apartments II1Bed/1Bath: 463 sq ft1BR,1BA$849
Oxford Square Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$895
Eagle Mill Lofts2bed 2bth2BR,2BA$950
3618 Chamberlayne Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$995
BellevueMadison1BR,1BA$1,095
Village at the ArborsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,099
The Foundry ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,135
Guardian Place ApartmentsS1 Guardian Place 1Studio,1BA$1,192
Park Northside Apartments2B/1BA TH Classic2BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rosedale, VA

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rosedale area is the $0.62 price per square foot 2509 Seminary Ave Model at 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Rosedale apartment is the 2D (RENO) Model at River School Lofts starting at $2,800 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the Far West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rosedale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B2509 Seminary Ave2BR,1BA$0.62
River School Lofts2D (RENO)2BR,2BA$1.74
200 Minor Street Quad3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.18
Overlook at Brook Run I & IITwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.40
1 Scott's AdditionNorfolk One Bed1BR,1BA$1.48
Oxford Square Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.19
Village at the ArborsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
3618 Chamberlayne Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.37
The Foundry ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.80
Eagle Mill LoftsStudiosStudio ,1BA$1.62

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rosedale, Richmond, VA

Ranked #47

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Rosedale, Richmond, and the greater Richmond area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rosedale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Rosedale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rosedale is under $1,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rosedale?

The cheapest apartment in Rosedale is Bloom Apartments II which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in Rosedale costs $2,265.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rosedale?

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 136 regular apartments in Rosedale 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 Rosedale?

Cheap apartments in Rosedale have an average cost of $498 which is $1,767 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rosedale.

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