
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Boulevard Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $600 (97 Rentals)
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1411 Grove Avenue

Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove Ave

1123-25-27 West Grace Street

Southern Stove Lofts

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9 S Crenshaw Ave, Unit 9 S. Crenshaw Ave, Unit 9 S. Crenshaw Ave

3210 Ellwood Ave, Unit D

Cookie Factory Lofts

403 Cleveland St, Unit 6

608 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Unit 11
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22 S Plum St

22 S Robinson St

Kent Road Village

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The Cooperage

9 S Brunswick St

Courtyard Lofts

The Collection of Historic Richmond

The Gallery Midtown Apartments

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Circ Apartments

The 1805
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The Preserve Scotts Addition

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The Carousel

Georgetown

111 N Arthur Ashe Blvd

2111 Maplewood Ave, Unit D

10 S Randolph St

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2207 W Grace St, Unit Apt C

The Summit at Scotts Addition

The Ace

3206 Ellwood Ave, Unit C
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3212 Ellwood Ave, Unit A

LIV Lakeview

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Todd Lofts

INK at Scott's Collection

1 Scott's Addition

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Scott's View

The Scout Scotts Addition

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1815 W Grace St, Unit Apt 2

Triton Scotts Addition - Monument

2625 Floyd Ave
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112 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Unit 1A, Unit 1A

1111 N Thompson St

102 N Lombardy St

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Otis

The Nest Scott's Addition

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The Icon

2709 W Broad St

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Ellison Museum District

613 N Lombardy St, Unit 203

2802 Park Ave
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Boulevard, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Boulevard?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulevard Studio Apartments | $1,695 | $655 | $4,675 |
| Boulevard 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,881 | $820 | $5,640 |
| Boulevard 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,540 | $945 | $8,519 |
| Boulevard 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,710 | $1,800 | $3,800 |
| Boulevard 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,189 | $890 | $3,680 |
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There are currently 97 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Boulevard Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Cheapest Available Boulevard Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Boulevard area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Cookie Factory Lofts priced from $1,250. Southern Stove Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here are the most affordable Boulevard apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie Factory Lofts | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Southern Stove Lofts | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| Circ Apartments | The Park | 1BR,1BA | $1,378 |
| The Gallery Midtown Apartments | Renovated Ellwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| The Carousel | Jumper | Studio,1BA | $1,442 |
| Argon | The Tantalum | 1BR,1BA | $1,485 |
| The Ace | S1.1 | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| The Summit at Scotts Addition | The Chalet | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| LIV Lakeview | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Todd Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,514 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boulevard, VA
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Boulevard area is the $1.50 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 2802 Park Ave in the in the Near West neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Boulevard apartment is the C2 Model at The Altamont starting at $1,800 with a $1.89 price per square foot in the Bellevue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Boulevard apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2802 Park Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| The Altamont | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.89 |
| Courtyard Lofts | Marshall | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| The Collection of Historic Richmond | B4 & B5 | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| River School Lofts | 1B (RENO) | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| The Icon | 1 Bedroom Tower | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Todd Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.95 |
| The Cooperage | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom: Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| LIV Lakeview | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Pierce Arrow Properties | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.82 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBoulevard, Richmond, VA
Ranked #69
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Boulevard Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Boulevard?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Boulevard is under $1,514.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Boulevard?
The cheapest apartment in Boulevard is Pierce Arrow Properties which is listed at $820, while the average apartment in Boulevard costs $2,507.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Boulevard?
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 5 regular apartments in Boulevard 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 Boulevard?
Cheap apartments in Boulevard have an average cost of $614 which is $1,893 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Boulevard.
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A Local Experts Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Richmond, VA
Written by: Richard Corrigan
Richmond is rightly considered one of the best places to live on the East Coast. We love Richmond’s rich history, phenomenal culinary scene, unique art and culture, and its next-level parks and green spaces.

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