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2351 Wrighthaven Lane, Richmond, VA 23230

(417) 574-4820

$1,730+/moTotal price12-mo lease

27 units available

1 bed • 2 bed

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The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Richmond is $1,657+, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1,983+. Rent rates updated 6 days ago

Studio: $1,486+
Prices trending down
1 Bed: $1,657+
Prices trending down
2 Beds: $1,983+
Prices trending down
3+ Beds: $2,446+
Prices trending down

* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List that don’t include fees

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Richmond is one of the best places to live in Virginia because of its location along the beautiful James River and appealing mix of urban culture and historic charm.

This city is home to numerous popular restaurants and a thriving arts scene. Enjoy a meal before taking in an improv show or visiting one of the many museums and art galleries. If landmarks are more your thing, visit the Virginia State Capitol, the seat of state government of the Commonwealth of Virginia, or John Marshall House — a historic house-turned-museum.

There’s a diverse range of Richmond neighborhoods and nearby cities, so you’ll likely find an area suited to your lifestyle. Bon Air, for example, is suburban with family-friendly homes close to major transportation routes. Nearby Woodlake is a more tranquil neighborhood with plenty of recreational activities, such as boating on the Swift Creek Reservoir.

If you’re looking for an apartment in Richmond, there are plenty of options, from a cozy studio or one-bedroom unit on Marshall Street to a two-bedroom place on Broad Street. To speed up your search, download the Apartment List app from Google Play or the App Store instead of typing “apartments for rent near me” into Google. We’ll provide a curated list of rentals in Richmond that match your criteria.

Apartment List’s personalized approach makes navigating rentals in Richmond, VA easy. Take our Renter Quiz to let us know your budget, amenity, and location needs. Whether you want a dog-friendly apartment in Mechanicsville or a spacious loft in East Highland Park, our tool will identify the best listings for you in no time.

We also offer a range of features that make finding Richmond apartments a breeze:

– Personalized matching: Our AI-driven Renter Quiz identifies apartments tailored to your needs.
– Real-time alerts: We’ll notify you immediately when a new listing that suits your preferences is available. This helps you act quickly in Richmond’s competitive market.
– 24/7 communication: Contact landlords and property managers anytime via our app to schedule tours and ask questions.
– Data-driven market insights: Access accurate, up-to-date rental information with Rental Market Watch.
– Time and cost savings: Our app simplifies the search process so you can find a home you love with just a few swipes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

In Richmond, VA, the average rent is $1,486+ for a studio, $1,657+ for a 1-bedroom, $1,983+ for a 2-bedroom, and $2,446+ for a 3-bedroom.* For more information on rental trends in Richmond, VA, check out our monthly Richmond, VA Rent Report.
*Based on base prices that don’t include fees
You can find the lowest-priced apartments in Richmond, VA by using the cheap apartments filter or you can search by apartments that are offering move-in specials.
You can use the pet-friendly filter to find Richmond, VA apartments that allow pets.
The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in Richmond, VA.
You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around Richmond, VA. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Union University, University of Richmond, J Sargeant Reynolds Community College, University of Mary Washington, and Virginia State University.

Richmond Rent Report: November 2026

Welcome to the Apartment List November 2026 Rent Report for Richmond, VA. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,407, roughly the same as last month. Prices remain up 0.1% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Richmond rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the nation as a whole.

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Richmond Renter Confidence Survey

National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states

Here’s how Richmond ranks on:

Overview of Findings

Apartment List has released Richmond’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.

"Richmond renters expressed general dissatisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "They gave most categories near-average and average scores."

Key Findings in Richmond include the following:

Richmond renters gave their city a D overall.
The highest-rated categories for Richmond were jobs and career opportunities, affordability, recreational activities and pet-friendliness, which all received grades of B+.
The areas of concern to Richmond renters are safety and low crime (D), state and local taxes (D) and quality of local schools (F).
Richmond millennials are unsatisfied with their city, giving it an overall rating of D.
Richmond did relatively poorly compared to other cities in Virginia like Virginia Beach (A-), Norfolk (B) and Arlington (A), but earned higher marks than Newport News (F).
Richmond did relatively well poorly to cities nationwide, including Raleigh (A), Washington, DC (A-) and San Francisco (B+).
The top rated cities nationwide for renter satisfaction include Scottsdale, AZ, Irvine, CA, Boulder, CO and Ann Arbor, MI. The lowest rated cities include Tallahassee, FL, Stockton, CA, Dayton, OH, Detroit, MI and Newark, NJ.

Renters say:

"I love Richmond - there is always something to do here. The city is full of festivals, food and breweries. But at the same time, it’s low key so you can relax and adventure out on your own." -Megan D.
"Richmond has a lot of culture and, for a town in the South, it’s diverse. It also has spirit and great food, arts and culture." -Ashley G.
"I love that Richmond is big enough to have everything imaginable but without being overwhelming. I don’t like that it’s losing its southern charm a bit." -Allie F.

For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.

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Old Town Manchester

What's it like to live in Old Town Manchester?

Industrial heritage meets creative adaptation in Old Town Manchester, where Richmond's former manufacturing district now houses distinctive loft apartments and innovative businesses. The neighborhood sits across the James River from downtown, providing spectacular skyline views alongside more reasonable rental rates than premium downtown addresses. Though some industrial operations remain active creating occasional noise considerations, most residents find the architectural character and emerging restaurant scene outweigh these factors, especially considering the value proposition compared to more established districts.

Known for

Growing arts district with breweries and loft-style apartments

Notable attractions

Historic Landmarks
Museums
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