Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Boulevard Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (57 Rentals)

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2700 Idlewood Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2700 Idlewood Ave

2700 Idlewood AveRichmond, VA 23220
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Virginia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Virginia Apartments

2602-2608 Kensington AveRichmond, VA 23220
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3329 Cutshaw Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3329 Cutshaw Ave

3329 Cutshaw AveRichmond, VA 23230
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The Parkwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Parkwood

3003 Parkwood AveRichmond, VA 23221
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MacTavish Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

MacTavish Flats

1302 MacTavish AveRichmond, VA 23230
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306 N Mulberry St
2 Bedroom Apartments

306 N Mulberry St

306 N Mulberry StRichmond, VA 23220
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Osprey Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Osprey Lofts

3210 W Leigh StRichmond, VA 23230
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South Arthur
1 Bedroom Apartments

South Arthur

215-217 S Arthur Ashe BlvdRichmond, VA 23220
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Century Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Century Flats

1004 N Thompson StRichmond, VA 23230
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Argon Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Argon Apartments

3805 Cutshaw AveRichmond, 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 1 Bed unit found at 3425 Kensington Avenue priced from $1,195. Southern Stove Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here are the most affordable Boulevard apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3425 Kensington Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,195
Southern Stove LoftsstudioStudio,1BA$1,275
South Arthur1/11BR,1BA$1,275
Cookie Factory LoftsStudio1BR,1BA$1,300
The Westbrook Apartments at Brewers RowThe Euro1BR,1BA$1,338
Todd LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,384
Soda Flats1B1BR,1BA$1,450
The Cooperage1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom: Flat1BR,1BA$1,484
The Scout Scotts Addition*The Clark - Income Restricted*1BR,1BA$1,485
Lakeview Manor2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boulevard, VA

As of August 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Boulevard area is the $2.04 price per square foot # 17 Model at The Abby on Stuart in the in the Far West neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Boulevard apartment is the The Ownby Model at The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers Row starting at $2,999 with a $1.72 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.
The Abby on Stuart# 172BR,2.5BA$2.04
The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers RowThe Ownby3BR,2.5BA$1.72
Cookie Factory Lofts3 Bed/ 2 Bath Loft3BR,2BA$2.05
Circ ApartmentsThe Monument2BR,2BA$2.04
1114 W Cary St, Unit 31114 W Cary St3BR,1.5BA$1.90
3425 Kensington Avenue2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.53
South Arthur1/11BR,1BA$1.50
The Gallery Midtown ApartmentsRenovated Patterson2BR,1BA$2.06
3204 Stuart Ave, Unit B3204 Stuart Ave1BR,1BA$1.97
Lakeview Manor2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Boulevard, Richmond, VA

Ranked #85

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

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3.5
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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 $1,495.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Boulevard?

The cheapest apartment in Boulevard is 3425 Kensington Avenue which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Boulevard costs $5,608.

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 35 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 $427 which is $5,181 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Boulevard.

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