
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Richmond, TX from $300 (12 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Richmond?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Richmond Studio Apartments | $1,269 | $939 | $1,883 |
Cheap Richmond 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,435 | $790 | $3,626 |
Cheap Richmond 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,873 | $899 | $5,572 |
Cheap Richmond 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,358 | $1,100 | $5,231 |
Cheap Richmond 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,786 | $2,200 | $3,699 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Richmond, TX
Pricing Updated: 05/03/2025Current apartment rentals in the Richmond, TX area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Richmond Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Aliana | $2,400 | $939 | 318 |
Pecan Grove | $2,549 | $939 | 223 |
Waterside | $2,910 | $939 | 225 |
Cheapest Available Richmond Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Richmond, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Victoria Garden Apartments in the Cottonwood neighborhood priced from $790. Fairway at Town Center in the Cottonwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Richmond apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Victoria Garden Apartments | ONE BEDROOM UNIT | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
Fairway at Town Center | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Oakgate at Pecan Grove | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,004 |
Villas at River Park West | A1 - 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,062 |
Allora Bella Terra | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (80% Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $1,064 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richmond, TX
As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Richmond area is the $1.55 price per square foot Plan 4 Model at Tricon Veranda in the in the Long Meadow Farms neighborhood starting from $2,399. The second greatest value Richmond apartment is the Vanderbuilt A Model at Advenir at Grand Parkway West starting at $1,958 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Lakemont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Richmond apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Tricon Veranda | Plan 4 | 3BR,2BA | $1.55 |
Advenir at Grand Parkway West | Vanderbuilt A | 3BR,2BA | $1.49 |
Echelon on 99 | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
Marquis Grand Lakes | 3A | 3BR,2BA | $1.62 |
Broadstone New Territory | Terra | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Brittany Square | 2X1- 800sqft | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Fairway at Town Center | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
The Waterview | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Grand Fountain | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Victoria Garden Apartments | ONE BEDROOM UNIT | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
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Getting Around Richmond, TX
Walk Score®
31 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
34 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Richmond Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Richmond?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Richmond is under $1,124.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Richmond?
The cheapest apartment in Richmond is Victoria Garden Apartments which is listed at $790, while the average apartment in Richmond costs $2,619.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Richmond?
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 47 regular apartments in Richmond 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 Richmond?
Cheap apartments in Richmond have an average cost of $205 which is $2,414 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Richmond.
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