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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Hill Studio Apartments | $1,323 | $998 | $2,409 |
| Union Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,469 | $770 | $2,765 |
| Union Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,812 | $879 | $3,795 |
| Union Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,100 | $759 | $3,551 |
| Union Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,070 | $689 | $3,250 |
There are currently 110 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Union Hill Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
See all Apartments in RichmondThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Union Hill area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Creighton Renaissance Apartments priced from $770. American Tobacco Center has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $928. Here are the most affordable Union Hill apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creighton Renaissance Apartments | One Bedroom - D | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| American Tobacco Center | ATC-A6 | 1BR,1BA | $928 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| New Manchester Flats | The Everett | 3BR,2BA | $950 |
| Mortons Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Van de Vyver | The Reserve | Studio,1BA | $998 |
| 1619 N 28th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath - Furnished | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Jefferson Townhouses | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Hopper Lofts | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,012 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1,020 |
As of March 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union Hill area is the $0.70 price per square foot 2509 Seminary Ave Model at 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Union Hill apartment is the 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park starting at $800 with a $0.54 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B | 2509 Seminary Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.70 |
| Marshall Park | 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.54 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II | Canal 236 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Townsend Square | Townhomes starting at $1050.00- Now Accepting A... | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Trolley Lofts | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 700sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| The Gardens at Manchester | Two Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Marshall Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 632sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| Tobacco Landing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Union Hill is under $1,020.
The cheapest apartment in Union Hill is Creighton Renaissance Apartments which is listed at $770, while the average apartment in Union Hill costs $2,200.
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 208 regular apartments in Union Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in Union Hill have an average cost of $505 which is $1,695 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Union Hill.
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