Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gilpin Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $400 (91 Rentals)

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Dwell Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dwell Apartments

3505 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
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Goshen Street
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Goshen Street

302 Goshen StRichmond, VA 23220
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Richmond Arts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Richmond Arts

115 N 1st StRichmond, VA 23219
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Shockoe Center
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shockoe Center

1900 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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Gilpin, Richmond, VA Local Guide

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 $849. 2001 East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Gilpin apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bloom Apartments II1Bed/1Bath: 463 sq ft1BR,1BA$849
2001 EastA31BR,1BA$925
Highland Terrace Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$934
Eagle Mill Lofts2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$950
The Foundry ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,013
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1,020
Coliseum LoftsE2.2Studio,1BA$1,049
Iron House Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,085
Towers on FranklinCary1BR,1BA$1,092
The Edison ApartmentsSXFStudio,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gilpin, VA

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gilpin area is the $1.47 price per square foot The Overbrook Model at The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers Row in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $4,050. The second greatest value Gilpin apartment is the 308 E Leigh St Model at 308 E Leigh St, Unit 1 starting at $2,450 with a $1.35 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers RowThe Overbrook3BR,2.5BA$1.47
308 E Leigh St, Unit 1308 E Leigh St3BR,2BA$1.35
Marshall Park4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.51
Park Plaza @ Belvidere2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.34
Marshall Street Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.22
Raven PlaceB1.12BR,2BA$1.47
ConsolidatedOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.49
Hatcher Tobacco Flats3X23BR,2BA$1.23
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
Highland Terrace Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.46

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gilpin, Richmond, VA

Ranked #5

Among neighborhoods in Richmond, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $1,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gilpin?

The cheapest apartment in Gilpin is Bloom Apartments II which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in Gilpin costs $3,980.

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 195 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 $428 which is $3,552 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gilpin.

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