Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Belle and Mayo Islands Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (144 Rentals)

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Belle and Mayo Islands, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Belle and Mayo Islands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Belle and Mayo Islands area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at New Manchester Flats priced from $766. Towers on Franklin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Belle and Mayo Islands apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
New Manchester FlatsThe Decatur1BR,1BA$766
Towers on FranklinHarrisonStudio,1BA$850
Park Vue1 Bedroom and 1 Bath - 687 Sq.Ft1BR,1BA$943
Eagle Mill Lofts2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$950
Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Van de VyverThe ReserveStudio,1BA$998
Dogtown Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$999
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1,020
Attain ShockoeElmwood1BR,1BA$1,038

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Belle and Mayo Islands, VA

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Belle and Mayo Islands area is the $0.51 price per square foot 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Belle and Mayo Islands apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Park Plaza @ Belvidere starting at $1,877 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Belle and Mayo Islands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Marshall Park4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.51
Park Plaza @ Belvidere2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.34
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal WalkCanal 236 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.96
Venus At Manchester Apartments2 -Bedroom, 2-Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
The HudsonThe Everett2BR,1BA$1.29
1407 E Cary Street1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.11
The BerkshirePark1BR,1BA$1.34
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
1527 Mechanicsville Tpke, Unit 31527 Mechanicsville Tpke1BR,1BA$1.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Belle And Mayo Islands, Richmond, VA

Ranked #13

Among neighborhoods in Richmond, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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Getting Around the Belle and Mayo Islands Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

55 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Belle and Mayo Islands Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Belle and Mayo Islands?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Belle and Mayo Islands is under $1,038.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Belle and Mayo Islands?

The cheapest apartment in Belle and Mayo Islands is New Manchester Flats which is listed at $766, while the average apartment in Belle and Mayo Islands costs $2,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Belle and Mayo Islands?

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 223 regular apartments in Belle and Mayo Islands 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 Belle and Mayo Islands?

Cheap apartments in Belle and Mayo Islands have an average cost of $401 which is $1,899 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Belle and Mayo Islands.

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