
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Fan Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (68 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the The Fan area of Richmond.


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Coliseum Lofts

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1130 W Grace St

The Ritz

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Iron House Apartments

1510 W. Broad Street

1414 W Marshall St, Unit 502

Southern Stove Lofts

The Collection of Historic Richmond

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805W Lofts
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1919 Lakeview Ave

9 S Brunswick St

1005 Grove Ave Apartments

Pierce Arrow

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Todd Lofts

117 S Stafford Ave

20 S Allen Ave

18 S Allen Ave

The 1805

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The Carousel
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511 Ryland St

10 S Randolph St

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2207 W Grace St, Unit Apt C

LIV Lakeview

112 S Laurel St, Unit B

1322 W Broad St

2623 Floyd Ave

1005 W Franklin St

2204 W Grace St

102 N Lombardy St
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Circ Apartments

2709 W Broad St

10 N Harrison St

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2219 W Grace St, Unit Apt 1

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414 N Sheppard St

1302 Floyd Ave

The Guild

1123-25-27 West Grace Street

1601 W Cary St

2023 W Main St
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2601 Parkwood Ave

118 S Colonial Ave

2700 Idlewood Ave

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Eagle Mill Towers

712 N Arthur Ashe Blvd

Eagle Mill Apartments

The Villas At Granby

Cary West Apartments

306 N Mulberry 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 | $1,340 | $971 | $1,749 |
| The Fan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,514 | $999 | $2,900 |
| The Fan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,834 | $950 | $2,750 |
| The Fan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,079 | $810 | $3,800 |
| The Fan 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,121 | $890 | $3,680 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 68 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 2 Beds unit found at Eagle Mill Lofts priced from $950. Coliseum Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $971. Here are the most affordable The Fan apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Mill Lofts | 2bed 2bth | 2BR,2BA | $950 |
| Coliseum Lofts | E1 | Studio,1BA | $971 |
| Southern Stove Lofts | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| 805W Lofts | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Pierce Arrow | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,355 |
| Todd Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,407 |
| LIV Lakeview | 2B/1BA Lake TH Reno | 2BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Lombardy Lofts | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1,695 |
| 1103 W Franklin St | 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Fan, VA
As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Fan area is the $0.20 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 1318 W. Broad St. in the in the Near West neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value The Fan apartment is the 2D (RENO) Model at River School Lofts starting at $2,800 with a $1.74 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. |
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| 1318 W. Broad St. | 3 Beds, 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $0.20 |
| River School Lofts | 2D (RENO) | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| 1103 W Franklin St | 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.36 |
| Lombardy Lofts | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Coliseum Lofts | C | 3BR,3BA | $2.32 |
| LIV Lakeview | 2B/1BA Lake TH Reno | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 2219 W Grace St, Unit Apt 1 | 2219 W Grace St | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Todd Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Eagle Mill Lofts | Studios | Studio ,1BA | $1.62 |
| 1130 W Grace St | 1130 W Grace St | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.22 |
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 $1,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Fan?
The cheapest apartment in The Fan is 805W Lofts which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in The Fan costs $2,039.
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 18 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 $496 which is $1,543 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Fan.
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