Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Richmond Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $600 (70 Rentals)

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property at 1903 Grayland Ave

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

1903 Grayland Ave

RichmondVA23220
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Coliseum Lofts
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$1,104 - $2,881
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$1,092 - $2,869
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$12

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$1,104 - $2,881
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Coliseum Lofts

1335-1387 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
Student Housing
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property at 1209 Wallace St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1209 Wallace St

RichmondVA23220
property at 517 N Harrison St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 10

517 N Harrison St

RichmondVA23220

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property at 22 S Robinson St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

22 S Robinson St

RichmondVA23220
property at 8 S Granby St

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8 S Granby St

RichmondVA23220
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The Carousel
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$1,442 - $2,804
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$1,442 - $2,804

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$1,442 - $2,804
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The Carousel

2400 Grayland AveRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 1104 S Lombardy St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1104 S Lombardy St

RichmondVA23220
property at 111 N Arthur Ashe Blvd

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 17

111 N Arthur Ashe Blvd

RichmondVA23220
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Circ Apartments
$1,459 - $3,970
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$1,459 - $3,970

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$1,459 - $3,970
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Circ Apartments

1137 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 10 S Randolph St

$1,460

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$1,460

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$1,460

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 5

10 S Randolph St

RichmondVA23220

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property at 2627 Floyd Ave

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 15

2627 Floyd Ave

RichmondVA23220
property at 2625 Floyd Ave

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

2625 Floyd Ave

RichmondVA23220
property at 102 N Lombardy St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom Rentals

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102 N Lombardy St

RichmondVA23220

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property at 1144 W Grace St

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1144 W Grace St

RichmondVA23220
property at 10 N Harrison St

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 5

10 N Harrison St

RichmondVA23220
property at 3001 W Cary St

$1,750

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$1,750

Total Monthly Price
$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 10

3001 W Cary St

RichmondVA23221
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The Square
$1,792 - $2,254
Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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$1,637 - $2,099
Required Monthly Fees
$155

Total Monthly Price
$1,792 - $2,254
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 6

The Square

406 W Shafer StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 1601 W Cary St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

1601 W Cary St

RichmondVA23220
property at 1527 Grove Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

1527 Grove Ave

RichmondVA23220

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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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Cornish Brewery Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornish Brewery Apartments

1201 W Clay StRichmond, 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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408-410 Dobson St
2 Bedroom Apartments

408-410 Dobson St

408-410 Dobson 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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Pine Court I
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Court I

707 W Cary 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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The Parkwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Parkwood

3003 Parkwood AveRichmond, VA 23221
Student Housing
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Uptown Richmond, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown Richmond Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Richmond area of Richmond, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Eagle Mill Lofts priced from $950. Iron House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,158. Here are the most affordable Uptown Richmond apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eagle Mill Lofts2bed 2bth2BR,2BA$950
Iron House Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,158
1005 Grove Ave ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,350
Pierce Arrow PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$1,355
Circ ApartmentsThe Grace1BR,1BA$1,459
The CarouselPrancer1BR,1BA$1,476
LIV Lakeview2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,500
Coliseum LoftsB5.12BR,2BA$1,511
805W LoftsA51BR,1BA$1,695
The GuildThe Smith1BR,1BA$1,790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Richmond, VA

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown Richmond area is the $2.61 price per square foot C Model at Coliseum Lofts in the in the Near West neighborhood starting from $2,825. The second greatest value Uptown Richmond apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at LIV Lakeview starting at $1,500 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Near West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown Richmond apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Coliseum LoftsC3BR,3BA$2.61
LIV Lakeview2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.00
The GuildThe Smith1BR,1BA$2.64
Iron House Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.76
1005 Grove Ave ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.11
The CarouselPrancer1BR,1BA$2.61
Circ ApartmentsThe Grace1BR,1BA$2.66
Chesterfield ApartmentsTHE PLEASANT FLOOR PLAN - SUITE II2BR,1BA$1.88
Eagle Mill LoftsStudiosStudio ,1BA$2.04
Liberty Circle ApartmentsTHE MONUMENT FLOOR PLAN - SUITE II5BR,3BA$2.73

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown Richmond, Richmond, VA

Ranked #140

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Richmond Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Uptown Richmond?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Uptown Richmond is at Eagle Mill Lofts listed at $1,000.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Richmond Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Richmond Apartment is $950 at Eagle Mill Lofts.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Uptown Richmond Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Uptown Richmond is starting from $950 at Eagle Mill Lofts.

What is the most affordable Uptown Richmond Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Uptown Richmond Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Eagle Mill Lofts and starts from $1,695.

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