Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carytown Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $600 (96 Rentals)

How Many Bedrooms?Done
Select your price rangeDone
Lifestyle Matching SearchDone
Learn more about Lifestyle Search
By AmenitiesDone
By Community TypeDone
Features and AvailabilityDone
Done

Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Carytown area of Richmond.

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

Read Article

Richmond’s Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Richmond and the best affordable places to live by our Local Expert Richard Corrigan

Read Article
property at 528 S Pine St

528 S Pine St

RichmondVA23220
property at 1719 Blair St

1719 Blair St

RichmondVA23220

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

Read Article
property at 1721 Blair St

1721 Blair St

RichmondVA23220

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Read our practical guide to landlord and tenant rights. Understand protected classes, reasonable accommodations, and legal exceptions to prevent housing discrimination.

Read Article
property at 1328 W Cary St

1328 W Cary St

RichmondVA23220
Showing Results 1-50, Page 1 of 2

Carytown, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carytown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carytown area of Richmond, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Eagle Mill Lofts priced from $950. The Residences of Westover Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,170. Here are the most affordable Carytown apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eagle Mill Lofts2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$950
The Residences of Westover Hills1BR 1BA Classic1BR,1BA$1,170
Guardian Place ApartmentsS1 Guardian Place 1Studio,1BA$1,192
Villas at Cedarhurst1 bed/1 bath townhome 747 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$1,199
Monroe Park Towers Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,203
Willow Oaks Apartments1BR/1.5BA1BR,1BA$1,227
Southern Stove LoftsstudioStudio,1BA$1,275
The Biggs BuildingThe Munford1BR,1BA$1,299
Cookie Factory LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
The CarouselJumperStudio,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carytown, VA

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carytown 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 Carytown apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Park Plaza @ Belvidere starting at $1,911 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carytown 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$1.37
Iron House Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.65
1706 Floyd Ave, Unit B1706 Floyd Ave2BR,1BA$1.63
1321 Floyd Ave, Unit 11321 Floyd Ave2BR,1BA$1.58
Courtyard LoftsThe Diamond2BR,2BA$1.62
Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove AveKensington Place - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.58
South Arthur1/11BR,1BA$1.65
1510 W Broad St - Residential2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.69
Willow Oaks Apartments1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$1.60

Quick Rent Budget Calculator

How much rent can you afford?

The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

decorative image of people with a giant lease agreement

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Carytown, Richmond, VA

Ranked #47

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

decorative image of woman handing cat to small boy

Best Local Schools in
Carytown, Richmond, VA

School data provided by Great Schools

Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Carytown, Richmond, and the greater Richmond area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Carytown Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few 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 Carytown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Carytown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Carytown is under $1,325.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carytown?

The cheapest apartment in Carytown is Eagle Mill Lofts which is listed at $1,125, while the average apartment in Carytown costs $2,816.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Carytown?

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 110 regular apartments in Carytown 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 Carytown?

Cheap apartments in Carytown have an average cost of $331 which is $2,485 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carytown.

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.

decorative image for A Local Experts Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Richmond, VA article

A Local Experts Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Richmond, VA

Written by: Richard Corrigan

Richmond is rightly considered one of the best places to live on the East Coast. We love Richmond’s rich history, phenomenal culinary scene, unique art and culture, and its next-level parks and green spaces.

decorative image for Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting article

Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

decorative image for The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters article

The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

decorative image for Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters article

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.