
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (33 Rentals)
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Attain Shockoe

New Manchester Flats

The Masonry

Jefferson Townhouses

925 N 20th St

The Oliver

Townsend Square

927 N 20th St

Glenwood Ridge Apartments
East, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Studio Apartments | $1,295 | $866 | $2,267 |
East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,437 | $700 | $3,063 |
East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,707 | $832 | $3,792 |
East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,225 | $1,290 | $5,594 |
East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,520 | $1,520 | $1,520 |
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There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the East Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Attain Shockoe | 1 Bed / 1.0 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
New Manchester Flats | The Bainbridge | 2BR,1BA | $832 |
The Oliver | The Virginia | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
The Masonry | Old Stone Row 1x1, Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
Cedar Broad | A2b | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
1407 E Cary Street | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Mallard Greens | TWO BEDROOMS JUST FOR YOU!! AVAILABLE NOW - WH... | 2BR,1BA | $1,103 |
Jefferson Townhouses | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,125 |
The Villas of Oakwood | Welcome home to The Villas at Oakwood - Under N... | 2BR,1BA | $1,134 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East, VA
As of March 24, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Cutters Ridge | Three Bedroom, Three Bathroom | 3BR,3BA | $1.25 |
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk | Canal 236 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
American Tobacco Center | B17 | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
Flats at 25th | Altitude | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
Mallard Greens | TWO BEDROOMS JUST FOR YOU!! AVAILABLE NOW - WH... | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Jefferson Townhouses | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
1407 E Cary Street | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
811 Mosby St, Unit C | 811 Mosby St | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
New Manchester Flats | The Decatur | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
1527 Mechanicsville Tpke, Unit 3 | 1527 Mechanicsville Tpke | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast, Richmond, VA
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Best Local Schools in East, Richmond, VA
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
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Best Local Schools in East, Richmond, VA
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East is at Attain Shockoe listed at $866.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Apartment is $800 at Attain Shockoe.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East is starting from $832 at New Manchester Flats.
What is the most affordable East Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Market Villas and starts from $1,730.
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