Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Boulevard Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (107 Rentals)

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property at 1715 Grove Ave

$975

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$975

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$975

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1715 Grove Ave

RichmondVA23220
property at 1919 Lakeview Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

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1919 Lakeview Ave

RichmondVA23220

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The Cooperage
$1,340 - $3,048
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$1,340 - $3,048

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$1,340 - $3,048
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The Cooperage

1650 Overbrook RdRichmond, VA 23220
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Todd Lofts
$1,377 - $2,841
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$1,377 - $2,841

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$1,377 - $2,841
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Todd Lofts

1128 Hermitage RdRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 3218 W Grace St

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 10

3218 W Grace St

RichmondVA23221
property at 20 S Allen Ave

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

20 S Allen Ave

RichmondVA23220
property at 19 S Arthur Ashe Blvd

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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19 S Arthur Ashe Blvd

RichmondVA23220
property at 18 S Allen Ave

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 10

18 S Allen Ave

RichmondVA23220

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property at 1840 Monument Ave

$1,400 - $1,950

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$1,400

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$1,400

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 14

1840 Monument Ave

RichmondVA23220
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The Gallery Midtown Apartments
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$1,427 - $2,177
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$1,395 - $2,145
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 12

The Gallery Midtown Apartments

308 N Nansemond StRichmond, VA 23221
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property at 117 S Stafford Ave

$1,430

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$1,430

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$1,430

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117 S Stafford Ave

RichmondVA23220
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The Carousel
Rent Specials
$1,442 - $2,713
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$1,442 - $2,713

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$1,442 - $2,713
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 2

The Carousel

2400 Grayland AveRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 10 S Randolph St

$1,449 - $1,460

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$1,460

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$1,460

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Available Aug 1

10 S Randolph St

RichmondVA23220

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property at 3509 Park Ave

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

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3509 Park Ave

RichmondVA23221
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The Icon
$1,511 - $4,001
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$1,511 - $4,001

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$1,511 - $4,001
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The Icon

1209 Mactavish AveRichmond, VA 23230
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Scott's View
$1,567 - $3,796
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$1,567 - $3,796

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$1,567 - $3,796
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Scott's View

3410 W Clay StRichmond, VA 23230
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property at 102 N Lombardy St

$1,600 - $2,490

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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102 N Lombardy St

RichmondVA23220

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Circ Apartments
$1,616 - $3,430
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$1,616 - $3,430

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$1,616 - $3,430
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Circ Apartments

1137 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 2709 W Broad St

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2709 W Broad St

RichmondVA23220
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VIV at Scott's Collection
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$1,640 - $2,513
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$1,545 - $2,418
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VIV at Scott's Collection

2900 W Clay StRichmond, VA 23230
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Otis
Rent Specials
$1,660 - $17,151
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$1,654 - $17,145
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Otis

1661 Roseneath RdRichmond, VA 23230
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Boulevard, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Boulevard Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Boulevard area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Cookie Factory Lofts priced from $1,199. Southern Stove Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Boulevard apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cookie Factory LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,199
Southern Stove Lofts1bed 1bth1BR,1BA$1,300
Pierce ArrowStudioStudio,1BA$1,355
ArgonThe Rhodium1BR,1BA$1,415
Todd LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,436
Hardwicke HouseHardwicke House Unit 2161BR,1BA$1,439
The Collection of Historic RichmondB4 & B52BR,1BA$1,450
Soda FlatsVintage Fizz1BR,1BA$1,465
The Summit at Scotts AdditionThe Chateau1BR,1BA$1,475
LIV Lakeview2B/1BA Lake TH Reno2BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boulevard, VA

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Boulevard area is the $1.54 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 Baths Model at Lombardy Lofts in the in the Near West neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Boulevard apartment is the Oasis Model at The Preserve Scotts Addition starting at $2,318 with a $2.18 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lombardy Lofts2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.54
The Preserve Scotts AdditionOasis2BR,2BA$2.18
Southern Stove Lofts3bed 2bth3BR,2BA$2.16
The AltamontC23BR,2BA$1.91
3121 Grove Ave, Unit 33121 Grove Ave1BR,1BA$2.05
Courtyard LoftsMarshall1BR,1BA$1.80
Cookie Factory Lofts2 Bed/ 2 Bath Loft2BR,2BA$2.09
The Collection of Historic RichmondB1, B2 & B32BR,1BA$1.88
LIV Lakeview2B/1BA Lake TH Reno2BR,1BA$2.00
The Icon1 Bedroom Tower1BR,1BA$2.19

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Boulevard, Richmond, VA

Ranked #77

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $1,500.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Boulevard?

The cheapest apartment in Boulevard is Cookie Factory Lofts which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Boulevard costs $2,450.

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 31 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 $445 which is $2,005 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Boulevard.

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