
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (46 Rentals)
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The Masonry

1017 W Leigh St

1015 W Leigh St

Jefferson Townhouses

Coliseum Lofts

210 E Grace St

The Oliver

The Edison Apartments

Terraces at Manchester

Towers on Franklin

1318 W. Broad St.

District Square Apartments

The Shockoe Collection

Atrium on Broad Apartments
City Center, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in City Center?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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City Center Studio Apartments | $1,212 | $850 | $3,477 |
City Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,533 | $950 | $4,775 |
City Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,871 | $1,125 | $5,572 |
City Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,973 | $1,179 | $3,450 |
City Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,064 | $756 | $3,250 |
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There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the City Center Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Cheapest Available City Center Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the City Center area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Attain Shockoe priced from $771. Towers on Franklin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable City Center apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Attain Shockoe | 1 Bed / 1.0 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $771 |
Towers on Franklin | Rodney | Studio,1BA | $949 |
The Oliver | The Virginia | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
The Edison Apartments | SXC | Studio,1BA | $1,004 |
The Masonry | Old Stone Row 1x1, Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
Shockoe Commons | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,043 |
Cedar Broad | A2b | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
The Berkshire | Linden | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
District Square Apartments | Studio-409 | Studio,1BA | $1,097 |
The Shockoe Collection | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center, VA
As of March 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Center 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 City Center 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 City Center apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Cutters Ridge | Three Bedroom, Three Bathroom | 3BR,3BA | $1.25 |
Marshall Park | 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.51 |
Park Plaza @ Belvidere | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
Broadway Apartments | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk | Canal 236 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Trolley Lofts | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
The Shockoe Collection | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
The Watkins at Shockoe | Shiplock | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Jefferson Townhouses | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
1407 E Cary Street | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City Center Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in City Center?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in City Center is at Towers on Franklin listed at $949.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom City Center Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom City Center Apartment is $771 at Attain Shockoe.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom City Center Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in City Center is starting from $1,125 at Jefferson Townhouses.
What is the most affordable City Center Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap City Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parc View at Commonwealth and starts from $1,199.
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