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Attain Shockoe
1903 E Marshall StRichmond, VA 23223
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715 E 4th StRichmond, VA 23224
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2001 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
925 N 20th St
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1951 Venable StRichmond, VA 23223
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2153 Cool LnRichmond, VA 23223
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908 Oliver Hill WayRichmond, VA 23219
927 N 20th St
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3801 Glenwood AveRichmond, VA 23223
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Smokehouse Lofts
110-114 S 15th StRichmond, VA 23219
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East, Richmond, VA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Studio Apartments | $1,302 | $866 | $2,267 |
| East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,439 | $700 | $3,063 |
| East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,715 | $832 | $3,866 |
| East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,235 | $1,290 | $5,490 |
| East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,520 | $1,520 | $1,520 |
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East, Richmond, VA Local Guide
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| American Tobacco Center | A20 | 1BR,1BA | $1,106 |
| Jefferson Townhouses | 2x1 | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| The Watkins at Shockoe | Shiplock | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| 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 |
| 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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Best Local Schools in East, Richmond, VA
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Richmond City Public Schools
Public School - Grades 6-8 (501)
2 out of 10
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Best Local Schools in East, Richmond, VA
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Richmond City Public Schools
Public School - Grades 6-8 (501)
2 out of 10
School data provided by Great Schools
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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