Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Fan Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (19 Rentals)

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2700 Idlewood Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2700 Idlewood Ave

2700 Idlewood AveRichmond, VA 23220
Senior Living
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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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Cary West Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cary West Apartments

2000-2021 W Cary 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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805W Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

805W Lofts

805 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
Student Housing

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 Iron House Apartments priced from $1,175. The Collection of Historic Richmond has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable The Fan apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Iron House Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,175
The Collection of Historic RichmondA3, A4 & A51BR,1BA$1,199
South Arthur1/11BR,1BA$1,299
1510 W Broad St - Residential2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1,395
Southern Stove Lofts1bed 1.5bth1BR,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Fan, VA

As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Fan area is the $1.33 price per square foot 2106 Parkwood Ave Model at 2106 Parkwood Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Near West neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value The Fan apartment is the 3X3 Model at Ascend RVA Student Living starting at $1,190 with a $1.03 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.
2106 Parkwood Ave, Unit 12106 Parkwood Ave2BR,2BA$1.33
Ascend RVA Student Living3X33BR,3BA$1.03
1322 W Broad St2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 190982BR,2BA$1.55
South Arthur2/12BR,1BA$1.80
Southern Stove Lofts1bed 1.5bth1BR,1.5BA$1.77
River School Lofts1B (RENO)1BR,1BA$2.28
1510 W Broad St - Residential2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.81
LIV Lakeview2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.13
1130 W Grace St, Unit #11130 W Grace St1BR,1.5BA$1.82
Iron House Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.18

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 Iron House Apartments which is listed at $1,175, while the average apartment in The Fan costs $2,489.

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 12 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 $508 which is $1,981 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Fan.

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