Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Fan Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (25 Rentals)

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1322 W Broad St

RichmondVA23220

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2700 Idlewood Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2700 Idlewood Ave

2700 Idlewood AveRichmond, VA 23220
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Virginia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Virginia Apartments

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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Eagle Mill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Mill Apartments

1400 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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306 N Mulberry St
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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1523 W Cary St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1523 W Cary St

1523 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220

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 3 Beds unit found at Chesterfield Apartments priced from $807. Eagle Mill Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable The Fan apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chesterfield ApartmentsTHE MULBERRY FLOOR PLAN - SUITE II3BR,1BA$807
Eagle Mill LoftsStudiosStudio,1BA$925
1510 W Broad St - Residential1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,195
The Collection of Historic RichmondA6, A7 & A81BR,1BA$1,199
Southern Stove Lofts1bed 1bth1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Fan, VA

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Fan area is the $1.78 price per square foot 2A (RENO) Model at River School Lofts in the in the Far West neighborhood starting from $2,170. The second greatest value The Fan apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath with Office Model at Iron House Apartments starting at $1,699 with a $1.46 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.
River School Lofts2A (RENO)2BR,1BA$1.78
Iron House Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath with Office2BR,2BA$1.46
Coliseum LoftsC33BR,3BA$1.97
1114 W Cary St, Unit 31114 W Cary St3BR,1.5BA$1.90
South Arthur1/11BR,1BA$1.53
The 1805The Third Distraction2BR,2BA$2.13
1510 W Broad St - Residential2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.81
LIV Lakeview2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.99
1322 W Broad St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.97
Eagle Mill LoftsStudiosStudio ,1BA$1.98

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Fan, Richmond, VA

Ranked #146

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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 the price of a cheap apartment in The Fan?

The cheapest apartment in The Fan is Eagle Mill Lofts which is listed at $995, 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 8 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 $378 which is $1,621 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Fan.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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