
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Blackwell Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (108 Rentals)
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Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments

2001 East

New Manchester Flats

Towers on Franklin

Park at Forest Hill

NOON Ingram

210 E Grace St
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Flats at 25th

927 N 20th St

James River Villas

American Tobacco Center

Attain Shockoe

Linden at Forest Hill
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Terraces at Manchester

Revival Apartments

2500 P St

Forest Square Apartments

River Lofts at Tobacco Row

Poythress Apartments

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Deco at CNB

Residences at the John Marshall

Hopper Lofts

Venus At Manchester Apartments

The Cove

Centennial Terrace

1407 E Cary Street

The Corner Lofts - 1321 E. Main St.
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The Masonry Apartments

The Mill At Manchester Lofts

528 S Pine St

Shockoe Commons

The Shockoe Collection

17 W Main St

Atrium on Broad Apartments

2000 Riverside Apartments

Atrium Lofts at Cold Storage
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Blackwell, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Blackwell?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Blackwell Studio Apartments | $1,301 | $715 | $2,418 |
Blackwell 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,533 | $825 | $4,728 |
Blackwell 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,859 | $837 | $6,165 |
Blackwell 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,248 | $1,178 | $3,250 |
Blackwell 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,007 | $1,620 | $2,395 |
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There are currently 108 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Blackwell Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Cheapest Available Blackwell Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Blackwell area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments priced from $825. New Manchester Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $837. Here are the most affordable Blackwell apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
New Manchester Flats | The Bainbridge | 2BR,1BA | $837 |
Towers on Franklin | Gold | Studio,1BA | $900 |
NOON Ingram | The Joplin - 50% | 1BR,1BA | $992 |
Dogtown Apartments | 1 Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Jefferson Townhouses | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1,020 |
Cedar Broad | A2b | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
1204 Hull St | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Smokehouse Lofts | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,060 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Blackwell, VA
As of July 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Blackwell area is the $1.41 price per square foot The Bay Model at Hydro in the in the East neighborhood starting from $1,829. The second greatest value Blackwell apartment is the Canal 236 2 Beds Model at Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk starting at $1,699 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Blackwell apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Hydro | The Bay | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk | Canal 236 2 Beds | Studio ,1BA | $1.31 |
Raven Place | B1.1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
Consolidated | One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
Townhouses of Chesterfield II | Berkley II | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.41 |
The Hudson | The Perry | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
Graystone Place Apartments | Birch | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBlackwell, Richmond, VA
Ranked #23
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Blackwell, Richmond, VA
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
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This website compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Richmond. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Getting Around the Blackwell Neighborhood in Richmond, VA
Walk Score®
69 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
46 / 100
Some Transit
A few 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 Blackwell Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Blackwell?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Blackwell is under $1,060.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Blackwell?
The cheapest apartment in Blackwell is Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Blackwell costs $2,249.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Blackwell?
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 163 regular apartments in Blackwell 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 Blackwell?
Cheap apartments in Blackwell have an average cost of $467 which is $1,782 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Blackwell.
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