
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Fan Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (23 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the The Fan area of Richmond.


1917 Lakeview Ave

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1130 W Grace St

1110 W Main St

22 S Robinson St

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Iron House Apartments

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Southern Stove Lofts

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The Collection of Historic Richmond

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The Fan, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Fan?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fan Studio Apartments | $1,336 | $995 | $1,635 |
| The Fan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,475 | $995 | $2,000 |
| The Fan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,834 | $945 | $3,400 |
| The Fan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,304 | $895 | $3,800 |
| The Fan 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,241 | $979 | $3,680 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The Fan Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Cheapest Available The Fan Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Fan area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Eagle Mill Lofts priced from $1,000. Iron House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,076. Here are the most affordable The Fan apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Mill Lofts | 1 bed 1bth | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Iron House Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,076 |
| Coliseum Lofts | E2.2 | Studio,1BA | $1,082 |
| South Arthur | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Southern Stove Lofts | 2BD 1BTH | 2BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Fan, VA
As of March 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Fan area is the $1.55 price per square foot 2111 Hanover Ave Model at 2111 Hanover Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Near West neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value The Fan apartment is the 2808 Floyd Ave Model at 2808 Floyd Ave, Unit A starting at $2,500 with a $2.23 price per square foot in the Far West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Fan apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2111 Hanover Ave, Unit 1 | 2111 Hanover Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| 2808 Floyd Ave, Unit A | 2808 Floyd Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| South Arthur Apartments | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| The Collection of Historic Richmond | B1, B2 & B3 | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Southern Stove Lofts | 2BD 1BTH | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| LIV Lakeview | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Iron House Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Eagle Mill Lofts | 2bed 1bth | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| 1130 W Grace St | 1130 W Grace St | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.22 |
| Chesterfield Apartments | THE LINDEN FLOOR PLAN - SUITE II (PRE-LEASE) | 3BR,1BA | $2.25 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Fan Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Fan?
The cheapest apartment in The Fan is Eagle Mill Lofts which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in The Fan costs $2,445.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Fan?
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 14 regular apartments in The Fan 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 The Fan?
Cheap apartments in The Fan have an average cost of $685 which is $1,760 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Fan.
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