Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Richmond Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $600 (81 Rentals)

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Midtown Richmond, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Midtown Richmond Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown Richmond area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Towers on Franklin priced from $949. Eagle Mill Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Midtown Richmond apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Towers on FranklinRodneyStudio,1BA$949
Eagle Mill Lofts2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$950
District Square ApartmentsStudio-426Studio,1BA$1,013
Landmark at Marshall BroadThe AdamsStudio,1BA$1,136
Parc View at CommonwealthD5 - Penthouse4BR,4BA$1,145
The Concord NorthsideThe Rose1BR,1BA$1,150
The Mezzo LoftsMosaic Gallery - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,169
Deco at CNBBebe - StudioStudio,1BA$1,175
1 N 3rd StStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
The BerkshireCatherine1BR,1BA$1,210

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Richmond, VA

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown Richmond area is the $1.74 price per square foot The Ownby Model at The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewer's Row in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $3,050. The second greatest value Midtown Richmond 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 Midtown Richmond apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewer's RowThe Ownby3BR,2.5BA$1.74
Marshall Park4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.51
Park Plaza @ Belvidere2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.31
1706 Floyd Ave, Unit B1706 Floyd Ave2BR,1BA$1.54
206 N 1st St, Unit 206 N 1st Street206 N 1st St2BR,1.5BA$1.82
511 W Marshall St, Unit 101511 W Marshall St2BR,1BA$1.80
Iron House Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.86
1 West Cary Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.56
The BerkshireCatherine1BR,1BA$1.46
The Mezzo LoftsMotif Gallery - 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.90

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Midtown Richmond, Richmond, VA

Ranked #52

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Richmond. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Midtown Richmond Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

85 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Richmond Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Midtown Richmond?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown Richmond is under $1,210.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Richmond?

The cheapest apartment in Midtown Richmond is Towers on Franklin which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Midtown Richmond costs $4,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown Richmond?

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 117 regular apartments in Midtown Richmond 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 Midtown Richmond?

Cheap apartments in Midtown Richmond have an average cost of $460 which is $3,740 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Richmond.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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