Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (34 Rentals)

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The Carlisle
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Carlisle

1700 Carlisle AveRichmond, VA 23231
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Darby House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Darby House

1400 Shirleydale AveRichmond, VA 23231
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Shockoe Center
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shockoe Center

1900 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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101 Poe St
2 Bedroom Apartments

101 Poe St

101 Poe StRichmond, VA 23222
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Market Slip
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Market Slip

2 S 17th StRichmond, VA 23219
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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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Ashley Oaks Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ashley Oaks Apartments

1400 Jennie Scher RdRichmond, VA 23231
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The Hill Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hill Building

114 Virginia StRichmond, VA 23219
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Shockoe Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shockoe Commons

1209-1211 E Main StRichmond, VA 23223
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1820 E Broad St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1820 E Broad St

1820 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23223
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Wynwood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Wynwood Apartments

1209-1267 Nelson StRichmond, VA 23231
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Bobber at The Masonry
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bobber at The Masonry

2001 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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Engine at The Masonry
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Engine at The Masonry

2026 E Main StRichmond, VA 23223
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1407 E Cary Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

1407 E Cary Street

1407-1411 E Cary StRichmond, VA 23219
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East, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Attain Shockoe priced from $800. New Manchester Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $832. Here are the most affordable East apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Attain Shockoe1 Bed / 1.0 Bath1BR,1BA$800
New Manchester FlatsThe Bainbridge2BR,1BA$832
The OliverThe Virginia1BR,1BA$999
The MasonryOld Stone Row 1x1, Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,020
Cedar BroadA2b1BR,1BA$1,045
1407 E Cary Street1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,099
Mallard GreensTWO BEDROOMS JUST FOR YOU!! AVAILABLE NOW - WH...2BR,1BA$1,103
American Tobacco CenterA201BR,1BA$1,106
Jefferson Townhouses2x12BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East, VA

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the East 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 East apartment is the Canal 236 1 Bed Model at Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk starting at $1,223 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cutters RidgeThree Bedroom, Three Bathroom3BR,3BA$1.25
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal WalkCanal 236 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.94
American Tobacco CenterB172BR,2BA$1.70
Flats at 25thAltitude2BR,2BA$1.44
The Watkins at ShockoeShiplock1BR,1BA$1.52
Mallard GreensTWO BEDROOMS JUST FOR YOU!! AVAILABLE NOW - WH...2BR,1BA$1.33
Jefferson Townhouses2x12BR,1BA$1.50
1407 E Cary Street1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.47
New Manchester FlatsThe Decatur1BR,1BA$1.34
1527 Mechanicsville Tpke, Unit 31527 Mechanicsville Tpke1BR,1BA$1.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East, Richmond, VA

Ranked #70

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East is under $1,125.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East?

The cheapest apartment in East is Attain Shockoe which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in East costs $3,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East?

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 5,552 regular apartments in East 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 East?

Cheap apartments in East have an average cost of $754 which is $2,246 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East.

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