Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Blackwell Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (124 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. Towers on Franklin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. 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
Towers on FranklinHarrisonStudio,1BA$850
New Manchester FlatsThe Everett3BR,2BA$950
Graystone Place ApartmentsOak1BR,1BA$975
Hopper LoftsA21BR,1BA$999
Jefferson Townhouses1X11BR,1BA$1,000
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1,020
Cedar BroadA2b1BR,1BA$1,045
Linden at Forest HillOne Bedroom - A1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Blackwell, VA

As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Blackwell area is the $1.13 price per square foot Two Bed Two Bath Model at Broadway Apartments in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $1,542. The second greatest value Blackwell apartment is the Canal 236 2 Beds Model at Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II starting at $1,565 with a $1.20 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Broadway ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.13
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal IICanal 236 2 BedsStudio ,1BA$1.20
Townhouses of Chesterfield IIPine II2BR,1.5BA$0.99
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk IIIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Hatcher Tobacco Flats3X23BR,2BA$1.23
27th Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 258132BR,1BA$1.16
Marshall Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.25
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
Graystone Place ApartmentsOak1BR,1BA$1.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Blackwell Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Blackwell?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Blackwell is at Towers on Franklin listed at $850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Blackwell Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Blackwell Apartment is $825 at Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Blackwell Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Blackwell is starting from $1,005 at Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments.

What is the most affordable Blackwell Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Blackwell Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at New Manchester Flats and starts from $950.

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