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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTownhouses of Chesterfield II
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowKingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments
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2200 Ingram AveRichmond, VA 23224
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMortons Apartments
213 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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715 E 4th StRichmond, VA 23224
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1951 Venable StRichmond, VA 23223
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700 Everett StRichmond, VA 23224
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 15Flats at 25th
2400 Fairmount AveRichmond, VA 23223
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTowers on Franklin
104 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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3900 Forest Hill AveRichmond, VA 23225
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowResidences at the John Marshall
101 N 5th StRichmond, VA 23219
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 21The Corner Lofts
1323 1/2 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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801 Holly Springs AveRichmond, VA 23224
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700 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23219
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205 W Roanoke StRichmond, VA 23225
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206-212 E Grace StRichmond, VA 23219
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 131204 Hull Street- Bean Building
1204 Hull StRichmond, VA 23224
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3202-3206 Midlothian TpkeRichmond, VA 23224
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2500-2506 Atwell DrRichmond, VA 23234
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500 Stockton StRichmond, VA 23224
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115 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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1209 Hull StRichmond, VA 23224
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1125 Commerce RdRichmond, VA 23224
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908 Oliver Hill WayRichmond, VA 23219
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Mill at Manchester Lofts
815 Perry StRichmond, VA 23224
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1021 E 4th StRichmond, VA 23224
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Collection at American Tobacco Center
119-121 N 20th StRichmond, VA 23223
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2 S 25th StRichmond, VA 23223
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2525 E Main StRichmond, VA 23223
1007 N 25th St
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110-114 S 15th StRichmond, VA 23219
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1904 Cedar StRichmond, VA 23223
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1100-1106 Hull StRichmond, VA 23224
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2000 Riverside DrRichmond, VA 23225
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 121710 Lofts
1710 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 5The Edgar at Linden Row
114 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23219
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220 E Marshall StRichmond, VA 23219
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500 N 18th StRichmond, VA 23223
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwell Studio Apartments | $1,276 | $715 | $2,409 |
| Blackwell 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,448 | $825 | $2,765 |
| Blackwell 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,796 | $1,005 | $3,795 |
| Blackwell 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,345 | $1,178 | $3,518 |
| Blackwell 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,620 | $1,620 | $1,620 |
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Cheapest Available Blackwell Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Blackwell area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Townhouses of Chesterfield II priced from $809. Hatcher Tobacco Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $933. Here are the most affordable Blackwell apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Townhouses of Chesterfield II | Magnolia | Studio,1BA | $809 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| Towers on Franklin | Harrison | Studio,1BA | $985 |
| Mortons Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| New Manchester Flats | The Decatur | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Hopper Lofts | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,012 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1,020 |
| Tobacco Landing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,021 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II | Canal 236 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,073 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Blackwell, VA
As of March 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Blackwell area is the $1.21 price per square foot Two Bed Two Bath Model at Broadway Apartments in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $1,655. The second greatest value Blackwell apartment is the Canal 236 1 Bed Model at Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II starting at $1,266 with a $0.97 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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| Broadway Apartments | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II | Canal 236 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| 110 E Cary St | 2 Beds 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Trolley Lofts | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 700sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| The Gardens at Manchester | Two Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Marshall Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 632sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| Tobacco Landing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
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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 $1,073.
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 $2,446.
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 130 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 $528 which is $1,918 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Blackwell.
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