Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Church Hill Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (25 Rentals)

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The Dill Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Dill Building

2020 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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Jefferson Mews
3 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Mews

600 Jefferson AveRichmond, VA 23223
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Cameron Kinney
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cameron Kinney

2500 E Cary StRichmond, VA 23223

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American Cigar
1 Bedroom Apartments

American Cigar

2300 E Cary StRichmond, VA 23223
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Consolidated
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Consolidated

2220-2222 E Cary StRichmond, VA 23223
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Church Hill, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Church Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Church Hill area of Richmond, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Pointe at River City priced from $1,014. Attain Shockoe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,038. Here are the most affordable Church Hill apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pointe at River CitySilver2BR,1BA$1,014
Attain ShockoeElmwood1BR,1BA$1,038
Deco at CNBBebe - StudioStudio,1BA$1,175
River Lofts at Tobacco RowOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,190
American CigarOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,240

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Church Hill, VA

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Church Hill area is the $2.09 price per square foot C1 Model at American Tobacco Center in the in the East neighborhood starting from $2,345. The second greatest value Church Hill apartment is the 1BR/1.5BA Model at Main2525 starting at $2,225 with a $2.09 price per square foot in the East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Church Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
American Tobacco CenterC13BR,3BA$2.09
Main25251BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$2.09
Pohlig Box Factory ApartmentsPohlig - Lg 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
River Lofts at Tobacco RowOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.97
Pointe at River CityPlatinum2BR,1BA$1.41
ConsolidatedOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.78
Atrium Lofts at Cold StorageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.86
Poythress Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.88
American CigarOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.87
Lava Lofts304 RRY1BR,1BA$2.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Church Hill, Richmond, VA

Ranked #127

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Church Hill Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

88 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Church Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Church Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Church Hill is under $1,299.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Church Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Church Hill is Attain Shockoe which is listed at $1,038, while the average apartment in Church Hill costs $2,853.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Church Hill?

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 78 regular apartments in Church Hill 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 Church Hill?

Cheap apartments in Church Hill have an average cost of $461 which is $2,392 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Church Hill.

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