Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol District Richmond, VA from $500 (159 Rentals)

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Capitol District, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Capitol District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Capitol District area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Attain Shockoe priced from $800. City View Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $808. Here are the most affordable Capitol District apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Attain Shockoe1 Bed / 1.0 Bath1BR,1BA$800
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$808
New Manchester FlatsThe Bainbridge2BR,1BA$832
Manchester Grand ApartmentsA2111BR,1BA$855
Towers on FranklinRodneyStudio,1BA$949
Eagle Mill Lofts2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$950
Charming apartment in the heart of Richmond!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
The OliverThe Virginia1BR,1BA$999
Dogtown Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol District, VA

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Capitol District area is the $1.25 price per square foot Three Bedroom, Three Bathroom Model at Cutters Ridge in the in the East neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Capitol District apartment is the 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park starting at $756 with a $0.51 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Capitol District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cutters RidgeThree Bedroom, Three Bathroom3BR,3BA$1.25
Marshall Park4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.51
Park Plaza @ Belvidere2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.27
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal WalkCanal 236 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.94
The HudsonThe Belvidere2BR,1BA$1.26
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$0.87
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
Mallard GreensTWO BEDROOMS JUST FOR YOU!! AVAILABLE NOW - WH...2BR,1BA$1.33
Charming apartment in the heart of Richmond!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.25
1527 Mechanicsville Tpke, Unit 31527 Mechanicsville Tpke1BR,1BA$1.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Capitol District, Richmond, VA

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Richmond. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Capitol District Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

77 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

64 / 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 Capitol District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Capitol District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Capitol District is at Attain Shockoe listed at $866.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Capitol District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Capitol District Apartment is $800 at Attain Shockoe.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Capitol District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Capitol District is starting from $808 at City View Place.

What is the most affordable Capitol District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Capitol District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parc View at Commonwealth and starts from $1,199.

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