Cheap Homes for Rent in the Blackwell Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (17 Rentals)

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property at 1423 Drewry St

$875

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$875

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$875

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1423 Drewry St

RichmondVA23224
property at 1208 Hull St

$950

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$950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1208 Hull St, Unit 3

1208 Hull St
RichmondVA23224

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property at 1822 Chicago Ave

$995

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$995

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$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 16

1822 Chicago Ave

RichmondVA23224

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property at 4111 Kinsley Ave

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4111 Kinsley Ave

RichmondVA23224
property at 2514 Q St

$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2514 Q St

RichmondVA23223
property at 615 N 32nd St

$1,195

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$1,195

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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615 N 32nd St

RichmondVA23223
property at 2920 P St

$1,295

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$1,295

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 8

2920 P St

RichmondVA23223

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property at 815 Porter St

$1,295

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$1,295

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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815 Porter St, Unit 111

815 Porter St
RichmondVA23224

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 11 E Broad St priced from $749. Manchester Grand Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $770. Here are the most affordable Blackwell apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
11 E Broad St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$749
Manchester Grand Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$770
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Tobacco LandingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$851
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk IIIStudioStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Blackwell, VA

As of July 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Blackwell area is the $1.14 price per square foot Wood II Model at Townhouses of Chesterfield II in the in the Broad Rock neighborhood starting from $1,270. The second greatest value Blackwell apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier Model at The Gardens at Manchester starting at $1,325 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Old South 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.
Townhouses of Chesterfield IIWood II2BR,1.5BA$1.14
The Gardens at ManchesterTwo Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier2BR,2BA$1.23
210 E Grace St2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.35
Glenwood Ridge Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.13
City View Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Mortons Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.32
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
Hatcher Tobacco Flats1X11BR,1BA$1.26
Tobacco LandingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Blackwell, Richmond, VA

Ranked #19

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about Blackwell

What type of rentals are currently available in Blackwell?

There are currently 454 Apartments for Rent in Blackwell, VA with pricing that ranges from $715 to $5,859. There are also 94 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Blackwell ranging from $770 to $3,780.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Blackwell?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Blackwell ranges from $770 to $3,780 with an average monthly rent of $1,920.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Blackwell?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Blackwell range from $946 to $3,066, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,650 to $2,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,620.

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