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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Blackwell Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (136 Rentals)
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2500 Bainbridge St
RichmondVA23225
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RichmondVA23224
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1903 Hopkins RdRichmond, VA 23224
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600 Cowardin AveRichmond, VA 23224
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1204 N 20th StRichmond, VA 23223
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1204 N 20th St, Unit Apt 2
1204 N 20th StRichmond, VA 23223
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3809 McGuire Dr, Unit B, Unit B
3809 McGuire DrRichmond, VA 23224
1208 Hull St, Unit 3, Unit 3
1208 Hull St
RichmondVA23224
206 E 37th St
RichmondVA23224
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2418 Perry St
RichmondVA23225
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Hill Building
114 Virginia 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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The Masonry Apartments
2001 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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2400 Fairmount AveRichmond, VA 23223
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American Tobacco Collection
119-121 N 20th StRichmond, VA 23223
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Towers on Franklin
104 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
927 N 20th St
RichmondVA23223
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3900 Forest Hill AveRichmond, VA 23225
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1319 Minefee St
RichmondVA23224
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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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1204 Hull StRichmond, VA 23224
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2 S 25th StRichmond, VA 23223
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101 N 5th StRichmond, VA 23219
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1903 E Marshall StRichmond, VA 23223
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3801 Glenwood AveRichmond, VA 23223
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213 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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2200 Ingram AveRichmond, VA 23224
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3202-3206 Midlothian TpkeRichmond, VA 23224
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1323 1/2 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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2500-2506 Atwell DrRichmond, VA 23234
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500 Stockton StRichmond, VA 23224
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507 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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115 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
1209 Wallace St
RichmondVA23220
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2000 Riverside Apartments
2000 Riverside DrRichmond, VA 23225
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1100-1106 Hull StRichmond, VA 23224
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$1,177
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1125 Commerce RdRichmond, VA 23224
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908 Oliver Hill WayRichmond, VA 23219
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The Mill at Manchester Lofts
815 Perry StRichmond, VA 23224
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500 Bainbridge StRichmond, VA 23224
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110-114 S 15th StRichmond, VA 23219
219 N 19th St, Unit 33
219 N 19th St
RichmondVA23223
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RichmondVA23223
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RichmondVA23223
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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 | $1,299 | $715 | $2,300 |
| Blackwell 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,441 | $825 | $2,750 |
| Blackwell 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,816 | $930 | $4,321 |
| Blackwell 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,353 | $950 | $3,476 |
| Blackwell 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,620 | $1,620 | $1,620 |
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There are currently 136 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. The Hill Building has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Blackwell apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| The Hill Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| New Manchester Flats | The Decatur | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Dill Building | Dill-A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,012 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1,020 |
| Tobacco Landing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,021 |
| Market Villas | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 41287 | 1BR,1BA | $1,021 |
| Towers on Franklin | Harrison | Studio,1BA | $1,035 |
| Shockoe Commons | SCommons-A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,043 |
| Flats at 14th | 0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 31684 | Studio,1BA | $1,081 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Blackwell, VA
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Blackwell area is the $0.93 price per square foot Canal 236 1 Bed Model at Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $1,203. The second greatest value Blackwell apartment is the Pine II Model at Townhouses of Chesterfield II starting at $1,120 with a $1.00 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II | Canal 236 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Townhouses of Chesterfield II | Pine II | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.00 |
| Trolley Lofts | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 700sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| The Gardens at Manchester | Two Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| 27th Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 46973 | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Glenwood Ridge Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| 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 $1,081.
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 $2,450.
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 132 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 $556 which is $1,894 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Blackwell.
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