Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Hill Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (246 Rentals)

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property at 1208 Hull St

$950

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$950
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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1208 Hull St, Unit 3, Unit 3

1208 Hull St
RichmondVA23224
property at 1017 W Leigh St

$995

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$995
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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1017 W Leigh St

RichmondVA23220
property at 1019 W Leigh St

$995

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$995
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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1019 W Leigh St

RichmondVA23220

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The Masonry Apartments
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$1,016 - $2,090
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$925 - $1,999
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Masonry Apartments

2001 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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Towers on Franklin
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$1,035 - $2,199
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$900 - $2,064
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$135
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$1,035 - $2,199
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Towers on Franklin

104 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 927 N 20th St

$1,050

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$1,050
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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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927 N 20th St

RichmondVA23223

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property at 2416 Barton Ave

$1,150

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$1,150
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$1,150

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2416 Barton Ave

RichmondVA23222
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The Villas of Oakwood
$1,174 - $1,370
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$1,174 - $1,370
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The Villas of Oakwood

3508 E Richmond RdRichmond, VA 23223
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property at 1007 N 25th St

$1,195

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$1,195
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$1,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1007 N 25th St

RichmondVA23223
property at 2420 Barton Ave

$1,195

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$1,195
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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2420 Barton Ave

RichmondVA23222

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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 Hatcher Tobacco Flats priced from $720. Creighton Renaissance Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $926. Here are the most affordable Union Hill apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hatcher Tobacco Flats1X11BR,1BA$720
Creighton Renaissance ApartmentsOne Bedroom - D1BR,1BA$926
Mallard Greens2 Reno2BR,1BA$935
New Manchester FlatsThe Everett3BR,2BA$950
The Hill BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$995
1822 Williamsburg Rd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$995
Van de VyverThe ReserveStudio,1BA$998
Dill BuildingDill-A11BR,1BA$1,012
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1,020

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Hill, VA

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union Hill area is the $0.66 price per square foot 2509 Seminary Ave Model at 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Union Hill apartment is the 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park starting at $750 with a $0.51 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.
2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B2509 Seminary Ave2BR,1BA$0.66
Marshall Park4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.51
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal IICanal 236 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.91
Townsend SquareTownhomes starting at $1080.00- Now Accepting A...2BR,1BA$0.94
Trolley Lofts2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 700sqft2BR,2BA$1.18
Glenwood Ridge Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.13
Hatcher Tobacco Flats2X22BR,2BA$1.17
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Tobacco LandingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.14
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21

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Union Hill, Richmond, VA

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

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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!

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 $1,020.

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

The cheapest apartment in Union Hill is Hatcher Tobacco Flats which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Union Hill costs $2,225.

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 219 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 $500 which is $1,725 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Union Hill.

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