
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gilpin Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $400 (101 Rentals)
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Bloom Apartments II

Towers on Franklin

Eagle Mill Lofts

210 E Grace St
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Van de Vyver

2105 Phaup St

Flats at 25th

Jefferson Townhouses

The Foundry Apartments

Grace & Monroe Apartments

The Berkshire

Sphere Apartments

927 N 20th St

3415 Enslow Ave
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American Tobacco Center

Attain Shockoe

T and E Apartments

The Biggs Building

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Highland Terrace Apartments

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Revival Apartments

2500 P St

1510 W Broad St - Residential

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Landmark at Marshall Broad

Poythress Apartments

River Lofts at Tobacco Row

Spectrum Apartments
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The Cove

1144 W Grace St
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Gilpin, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gilpin?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Gilpin Studio Apartments | $1,394 | $829 | $2,486 |
Gilpin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,658 | $849 | $4,728 |
Gilpin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,034 | $799 | $6,165 |
Gilpin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,151 | $699 | $4,360 |
Gilpin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,145 | $599 | $3,710 |
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There are currently 101 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Gilpin Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Cheapest Available Gilpin Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gilpin area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Bloom Apartments II priced from $899. Towers on Franklin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Gilpin apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Bloom Apartments II | 1Bed/1Bath: 456 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Towers on Franklin | Gold | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Eagle Mill Lofts | 2bed 1bth | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
Van de Vyver | The Reserve | Studio,1BA | $998 |
Jefferson Townhouses | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Attain Shockoe | Riverstone | 1BR,1BA | $1,006 |
The Foundry Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,013 |
Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1,020 |
Cedar Broad | A2b | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
Coliseum Lofts | E2.2 | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gilpin, VA
As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gilpin area is the $1.33 price per square foot 3317 Waverly Blvd Model at 3317 Waverly Blvd, Unit b in the in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Gilpin apartment is the 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park starting at $750 with a $0.51 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gilpin apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3317 Waverly Blvd, Unit b | 3317 Waverly Blvd | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
Marshall Park | 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.51 |
Hydro | The Bay | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk | Canal 236 2 Beds | Studio ,1BA | $1.31 |
1300 Grove Ave, Unit 3 | 1300 Grove Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
1710 East Franklin Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Townsend Square | Townhomes starting at $1050.00- Now Accepting A... | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
Highland Terrace Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Virginia including Gilpin, Richmond, and the greater Richmond area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Getting Around the Gilpin Neighborhood in Richmond, VA
Walk Score®
67 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
57 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gilpin Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Gilpin?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gilpin is under $1,049.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gilpin?
The cheapest apartment in Gilpin is Bloom Apartments II which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Gilpin costs $2,187.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gilpin?
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 243 regular apartments in Gilpin 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 Gilpin?
Cheap apartments in Gilpin have an average cost of $499 which is $1,688 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gilpin.
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