Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Blackwell Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (112 Rentals)

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Blackwell, Richmond, VA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
New Manchester FlatsThe Bainbridge2BR,1BA$837
2001 EastA31BR,1BA$925
Park Vue1 Bedroom and 1 Bath - 687 Sq.Ft1BR,1BA$943
Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Dogtown Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$999
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1,020
Shockoe CommonsA21BR,1BA$1,075
Towers on FranklinCary1BR,1BA$1,092
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$1,092

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Blackwell, VA

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Blackwell area is the $1.47 price per square foot B1.1 Model at Raven Place in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $1,730. The second greatest value Blackwell apartment is the Wood II Model at Townhouses of Chesterfield II starting at $1,195 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Broad Rock neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Blackwell apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Raven PlaceB1.12BR,2BA$1.47
Townhouses of Chesterfield IIWood II2BR,1.5BA$1.08
The HudsonThe Perry1BR,1BA$1.11
ConsolidatedOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.48
Hatcher Tobacco Flats2X22BR,2BA$1.14
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
Venus At Manchester Apartments2-Bedroom / 1-Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
Graystone Place ApartmentsBirch2BR,1BA$1.47
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Blackwell, Richmond, VA

Ranked #20

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

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 $1,092.

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 $2,597.

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 118 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 $312 which is $2,285 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Blackwell.

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