Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Hill Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (91 Rentals)

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Goshen Street
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Goshen Street

302 Goshen StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Carlisle
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Carlisle

1700 Carlisle AveRichmond, VA 23231
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Union Hill, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Union Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Union Hill area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at New Manchester Flats priced from $766. Chesterfield Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $807. Here are the most affordable Union Hill apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
New Manchester FlatsThe Decatur1BR,1BA$766
Chesterfield ApartmentsTHE MULBERRY FLOOR PLAN - SUITE II3BR,1BA$807
Towers on FranklinHarrisonStudio,1BA$900
Van de VyverThe ReserveStudio,1BA$998
Dogtown Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$999
The Lofts at Shockoe SlipThe Lofts at Shockoe Slip 316Studio,1BA$999
Jefferson Townhouses1X11BR,1BA$1,000
The Foundry ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,013
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1,020
Grace & Monroe Apartments1B | 1B - 3611BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Hill, VA

As of August 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union Hill area is the $1.42 price per square foot 715 W Clay St Model at 715 W Clay St, Unit B in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Union Hill apartment is the 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park starting at $699 with a $0.47 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Union Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
715 W Clay St, Unit B715 W Clay St3BR,2BA$1.42
Marshall Park4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.47
The BerkshireAdams2BR,2BA$1.22
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal WalkCanal 236 2 BedsStudio ,1BA$1.30
Venus At Manchester Apartments2 -Bedroom, 2-Bath2BR,2BA$1.02
Hatcher Tobacco Flats3X23BR,2BA$1.23
Marshall Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.38
Miller and Rhoads Residences1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
Mallard GreensTWO BEDROOMS JUST FOR YOU!! AVAILABLE NOW - WH...2BR,1BA$1.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Union Hill, Richmond, VA

Ranked #13

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Virginia including Union Hill, Richmond, and the greater Richmond area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Union Hill Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

71 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Union Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Union Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Union Hill is under $1,025.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Union Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Union Hill is New Manchester Flats which is listed at $766, while the average apartment in Union Hill costs $2,115.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Union Hill?

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 237 regular apartments in Union Hill 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 Union Hill?

Cheap apartments in Union Hill have an average cost of $620 which is $1,495 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Union Hill.

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