
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Richmond, VA Under $1,200 (50 Rentals)
Short Term Rental Options.


Sphere Apartments

Pointe at River City

Attain Shockoe

Belmont Hills Apartments

Villas at Cedarhurst

The Hudson

Residences at the John Marshall

James River Pointe

The Mill At Manchester Lofts
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Coliseum Lofts

The Collection of Historic Richmond

Victory at Edgewood

City View Lofts

Three Chopt West Apartments

The Residences of Westover Hills

Terraces at Manchester

Legacy Apartments

Chesterfield Flats
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The Edison Apartments

New Manchester Flats

Hilliard Road Apartments

The Crossings at Bramblewood Apartment Homes

Amber Ridge Apartments

James River Villas

Marshall Park

Kings Point Apartments

Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments

Brookdale Apartments

Saddlewood Apartments & Townhomes

Sundance Station

Townhouses Of Chesterfield

Oakbrook Apartments

Maple Springs Apartment Homes

Cedarwood Manor
Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Richmond?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Richmond Studio Apartments | $1,358 | $715 | $5,192 |
Richmond 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,640 | $629 | $7,027 |
Richmond 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,962 | $809 | $10,000+ |
Richmond 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,446 | $879 | $10,000+ |
Richmond 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,345 | $750 | $7,250 |
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Getting Around Richmond, VA
Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
26 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Richmond Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Richmond?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Richmond is at Townhouses Of Chesterfield listed at $715.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Richmond Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Richmond is $1,918.
What is the largest Short-term Richmond Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Richmond is a 2,090 square feet unit starting from $955 at Coliseum Lofts.
What is the average size for Richmond Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Richmond is currently at 584 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.