
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gilpin Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $300 (128 Rentals)
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Belle Summit

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1204 N 20th St, Unit Apt 1

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American Tobacco Collection

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Creighton Renaissance Apartments

1017 W Leigh St

1019 W Leigh St

923 N 20th St

Eagle Mill Lofts

The Hill Building
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Van de Vyver

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1130 W Grace St

Jefferson Townhouses

1411 Grove Avenue

Flats at 25th

Green Park Apartments

927 N 20th St

The Berkshire

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The Masonry Apartments

Residences at the John Marshall
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Townsend Square

Flats at 14th

The Mezzo Lofts

421 W Grace St, Unit 203

501 W Grace St, Unit A

1106 W Main St

The Attain

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209 E Main St

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Coliseum Lofts

River Lofts at Tobacco Row
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Glenwood Ridge Apartments

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Towers on Franklin

The Collection of Historic Richmond

The Corner Lofts

2400 Barton Ave

The Foundry Apartments

Grace & Monroe Apartments

Atrium on Broad Apartments

3 N 18th St

2416 Barton Ave
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2420 Barton Ave

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District Square Apartments

Spectrum Apartments

The Oliver

The Concord Northside

The Biggs Building

1901-1915 Whitcomb

South Bank

Park Northside Apartments
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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 | $1,449 | $849 | $3,380 |
| Gilpin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,635 | $849 | $3,505 |
| Gilpin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,010 | $939 | $4,610 |
| Gilpin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,202 | $810 | $3,800 |
| Gilpin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,063 | $729 | $3,680 |
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There are currently 128 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 $849. American Tobacco Collection has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $897. 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: 463 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| American Tobacco Collection | ATC-A3 | 1BR,1BA | $897 |
| Creighton Renaissance Apartments | One Bedroom - D | 1BR,1BA | $926 |
| Highland Terrace Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $946 |
| Eagle Mill Lofts | 2bed 2bth | 2BR,2BA | $950 |
| Van de Vyver | The Reserve | Studio,1BA | $998 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1,020 |
| Green Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,037 |
| The Stables | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gilpin, VA
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gilpin area is the $0.66 price per square foot 2509 Seminary Ave Model at 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Gilpin apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Park Plaza @ Belvidere starting at $1,862 with a $1.33 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 | $0.66 |
| Park Plaza @ Belvidere | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| The Berkshire | Goshen | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Townsend Square | Townhomes starting at $1080.00- Now Accepting A... | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Trolley Lofts | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 700sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Glenwood Ridge Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Mortons Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Tobacco Landing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
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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 $1,055.
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 $2,189.
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 199 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 $501 which is $1,688 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gilpin.
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