Finding an Apartment in RVA
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There are a variety of websites that allow users to post listings for rental properties. You may find the following links helpful in beginning your search. Clicking on a link below will take you to an outside website. Please be aware that RVARenters.info does not monitor or endorse the content of any of these sites.
Apartment Guide
Craigslist
Facebook Marketplace
ForRent.com
Hotpads
PadMapper
Redfin
Trulia
Zillow
There are several active social media groups or pages dedicated to helping people find a place to rent in RVA. Again, these are outside sites! We do not monitor nor endorse them.
Lindsey’s List
Facebook groups
RVA rental subreddit
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Searching for listings online isn't the only way to find a place. You can also try these methods:
Walk or drive around the neighborhood you want to rent in.
Many rental listings are never posted online. You may be able to find units with “For Rent” signs that are not listed on the web.
Visit local businesses or organizations to look for apartment listings.
Try checking a few of the following locations for rental ads:
Grocery stores or corner stores
Libraries or community centers
School or church bulletin boards
Contact a local housing services provider or non-profit agency for leads.
These organizations sometimes maintain listings of available affordable rental units. The following is a listing of some of our housing and related service providers in Richmond.
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Depending on your situation, you may be eligible to apply for affordable or public housing options in Richmond. Many of these properties have long waiting lists, but it doesn’t hurt to sign up if you are interested - something may also come available in the future.
In RVA, our public housing (including housing choice vouchers, also known as Section 8) is operated by the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA).
To learn more, visit RRHA’s website: https://www.rrha.com
The following are some other apartment communities in RVA that may have affordable rentals:
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