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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Hills Studio Apartments | $1,313 | $999 | $1,715 |
| Stratford Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,689 | $960 | $2,650 |
| Stratford Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,875 | $1,200 | $3,595 |
| Stratford Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,945 | $1,550 | $2,665 |
There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Stratford Hills Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
See all Apartments in RichmondThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Stratford Hills area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Forest Ridge priced from $999. Villas at Cedarhurst has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,003. Here are the most affordable Stratford Hills apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Ridge | S1 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Villas at Cedarhurst | Studio 1 bath 531 sq. ft. | Studio,1BA | $1,003 |
| Chippenham Townhomes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| The Residences of Westover Hills | 1BR 1BA Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,060 |
| St. John's Wood | Lambeth Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1,070 |
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stratford Hills area is the $1.40 price per square foot Renovated Magnolia Model at The Crossings at Bramblewood in the in the Midlothian neighborhood starting from $1,682. The second greatest value Stratford Hills apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes starting at $2,107 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Midlothian neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Stratford Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crossings at Bramblewood | Renovated Magnolia | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.40 |
| Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| The Timbers | Cedar | 3BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| St. John's Wood | Cheyne Loft Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Ashton Square Apartments | Kensington | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Alexander at 1090 | Humboldt | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Morningside Apartments | White Oak | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Willow Oaks Apartments | 1BR/1.5BA | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.70 |
| Chippenham Townhomes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| The Residences of Westover Hills | 1BR 1BA Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Stratford Hills is under $1,457.
The cheapest apartment in Stratford Hills is Chippenham Townhomes which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Stratford Hills costs $1,850.
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 56 regular apartments in Stratford Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in Stratford Hills have an average cost of $738 which is $1,112 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stratford Hills.
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