Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Fan Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (21 Rentals)

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2700 Idlewood Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2700 Idlewood Ave

2700 Idlewood AveRichmond, VA 23220
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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2602-2608 Kensington AveRichmond, VA 23220
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Eagle Mill Towers
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Mill Towers

1414 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Mill Apartments

1400 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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2 Bedroom Apartments

306 N Mulberry St

306 N Mulberry StRichmond, VA 23220
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South Arthur
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Arthur

215-217 S Arthur Ashe BlvdRichmond, VA 23220
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

805W Lofts

805 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220

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The Fan, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available The Fan Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Fan area of Richmond, VA is a 4 Beds unit found at Liberty Circle Apartments priced from $820. Eagle Mill Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable The Fan apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Liberty Circle ApartmentsTHE HIGHLAND FLOOR PLAN - BEDROOM II4BR,2BA$820
Eagle Mill Lofts2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$1,175
Southern Stove Loftsstudio1BR,1BA$1,250
The Collection of Historic RichmondA11, A12, A13, A14, A15, A16, A17, A18 & A191BR,1BA$1,299
South Arthur1/11BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Fan, VA

As of October 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Fan area is the $2.10 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Iron House Apartments in the in the Near West neighborhood starting from $2,440. The second greatest value The Fan apartment is the THE MULBERRY FLOOR PLAN Model at Chesterfield Apartments starting at $2,617 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Near West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Fan apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Iron House Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.10
Chesterfield ApartmentsTHE MULBERRY FLOOR PLAN3BR,1BA$2.33
Coliseum LoftsC33BR,3BA$1.97
South Arthur1/11BR,1BA$1.53
The Collection of Historic RichmondB1, B2 & B32BR,1BA$1.88
1510 W Broad St - Residential2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.75
LIV Lakeview2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.13
Todd LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.06
Eagle Mill Lofts1 bed 1bth1BR,1BA$2.03
Southern Stove LoftsstudioStudio ,1BA$2.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Fan, Richmond, VA

Ranked #148

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the The Fan Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

87 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Fan Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in The Fan?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Fan is under $1,500.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Fan?

The cheapest apartment in The Fan is Southern Stove Lofts which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in The Fan costs $1,999.

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 2 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 $415 which is $1,584 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Fan.

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