
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Fan Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $825 (54 Rentals)
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14 S Plum St

110 N Harrison St

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1510 W. Broad Street

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Todd Lofts

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Iron House Apartments

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Southern Stove Lofts

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Coliseum Lofts

1005 W Franklin St

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1005 Grove Ave Apartments
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The Collection of Historic Richmond

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1118 Grove Ave

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The 1805

2014 Idlewood Ave

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The Carousel

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2033 W Broad St

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203 N Plum St, Unit 4

1114 Grove Ave

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414 N Sheppard St

2700 Idlewood Ave
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1128 W. Grace St.*

The Ritz

Grace St 1120

Eagle Mill Apartments

The Villas At Granby

Cary West Apartments

Eagle Mill Towers

1318 W. Broad St.

306 N Mulberry St
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1711 Hanover Ave

1921 Floyd Ave

South Arthur Apartments

2832 Monument Ave.*

Stuart and Davis

3012 Monument Ave.*

Pierce Arrow

805W Lofts

808 N Arthur Ashe Blvd
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2614 Grove Avenue

1107 W Grace St

1106 West Franklin St

1523 W Cary St

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800 N. Sheppard St.

16 S Plum St
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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 | $1,352 | $1,075 | $1,507 |
| The Fan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,558 | $1,075 | $2,100 |
| The Fan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,899 | $1,095 | $2,649 |
| The Fan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,739 | $1,700 | $4,555 |
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There are currently 54 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 1128 W. Grace St.* priced from $995. Eagle Mill Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable The Fan apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1128 W. Grace St.* | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $995 |
| Eagle Mill Lofts | Studios | Studio, 1BA | $1,075 |
| Grace St 1120 | Grace St 1120 - 16 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,175 |
| 1510 W. Broad Street | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 599sqft | 1BR, 1BA | $1,225 |
| Todd Lofts | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,239 |
| Southern Stove Lofts | studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,250 |
| 1711 Hanover Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,275 |
| Coliseum Lofts | A4 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,299 |
| Stuart and Davis | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 650sqft | 1BR, 1BA | $1,350 |
| 2832 Monument Ave.* | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Fan, VA
As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Fan area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at W. Cary St. 1263 in the Near West neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value The Fan apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath - 64490 Model at 2602-2606 Monument Ave in the Near West neighborhood starting at $2,999 with a $1.62 price per square foot. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. Cary St. 1263 | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR, 2BA | $1.04 |
| 2602-2606 Monument Ave | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath - 64490 | 3BR, 2BA | $1.62 |
| 2802 Park Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1.50 |
| 2033 W Broad St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.40 |
| 1118 Grove Ave | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR, 1BA | $1.83 |
| Stuart and Davis | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 650sqft | 1BR, 1BA | $1.35 |
| 800 N. Sheppard St. | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1.73 |
| Iron House Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR, 2BA | $1.91 |
| 1510 W. Broad Street | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 68051 | 2BR, 2BA | $1.88 |
| 1128 W. Grace St.* | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.33 |
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 $1,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Fan?
The cheapest apartment in The Fan is 1128 W. Grace St.* which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in The Fan costs $1,675.
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 $248 which is $1,427 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Fan.
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