
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gilpin Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $300 (121 Rentals)
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Chesterfield Apartments

923 N 20th St

Belle Summit

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American Tobacco Collection

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Creighton Renaissance Apartments

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3114 Barton Ave, Unit Apt B

Eagle Mill Lofts

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2016 Fairmount Ave, Unit Apt 2

3 N 18th St
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Van de Vyver

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1130 W Grace St

Jefferson Townhouses

The Attain

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The Masonry Apartments

Flats at 25th

927 N 20th St

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Townsend Square

The Berkshire

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209 E Main St
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The River Lofts at Tobacco Row

Glenwood Ridge Apartments

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2000 Riverside Apartments

2400 Barton Ave

Grace & Monroe Apartments

The Foundry Apartments

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Towers on Franklin

Raven Place

1007 N 25th St

The Current
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The Edison

Monroe Park Towers Apartments

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Spectrum Apartments

District Square Apartments

The Corner Lofts

Southern Stove Lofts

The Oliver

The Concord Northside

The Biggs Building

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17 W Main St, Unit 203
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Capitol Lofts

1608 Brookfield St

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Smokehouse Lofts

2603 5th Ave, Unit 2

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Franklin Street Apartments

Park Northside Apartments

1607 Brookfield St

Cookie Factory Lofts

Mortons Apartments

The Mezzo Lofts
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilpin Studio Apartments | $1,408 | $849 | $2,454 |
| Gilpin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,628 | $799 | $3,505 |
| Gilpin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,015 | $939 | $4,540 |
| Gilpin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,183 | $810 | $3,800 |
| Gilpin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,077 | $710 | $5,859 |
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There are currently 121 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 $799. Tobacco Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $851. Here are the most affordable Gilpin apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloom Apartments II | 1Bed/1Bath: 456 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Tobacco Landing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $851 |
| Creighton Renaissance Apartments | One Bedroom - D | 1BR,1BA | $926 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| Eagle Mill Lofts | 2bed 1bth | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Van de Vyver | The Reserve | Studio,1BA | $998 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1,020 |
| American Tobacco Collection | Dill-A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| The Attain | Pocahontas | Studio,1BA | $1,037 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gilpin, VA
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gilpin area is the $0.62 price per square foot 2509 Seminary Ave Model at 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Gilpin apartment is the 16 W Broad St Model at 16 W Broad St, Unit Apartment 1 starting at $1,900 with a $1.36 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B | 2509 Seminary Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.62 |
| 16 W Broad St, Unit Apartment 1 | 16 W Broad St | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Townsend Square | Townhomes starting at $1080.00- Now Accepting A... | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| 200 Minor Street Quad | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 210 E Grace St | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Glenwood Ridge Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Mortons Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Tobacco Landing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGilpin, Richmond, VA
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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,037.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gilpin?
The cheapest apartment in Gilpin is Bloom Apartments II which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Gilpin costs $2,127.
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 209 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 $473 which is $1,654 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gilpin.
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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Richmond, VA
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