Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gravel Hill Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (19 Rentals)

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Villas at Cedarhurst
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$1,003 - $1,603
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$999 - $1,599
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$4

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$1,003 - $1,603
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Villas at Cedarhurst

5950 Westower CtRichmond, VA 23225
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Woodbriar Apartments
$1,117 - $1,351
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$1,111 - $1,345
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 15

Woodbriar Apartments

621 Warwick Village DrRichmond, VA 23224
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700 West 44
$1,151 - $1,602
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$1,146 - $1,597
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$5

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$1,151 - $1,602
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

700 West 44

4500 Bassett AveRichmond, VA 23225
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404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes
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$1,208 - $1,998
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$1,045 - $1,835
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$163

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$1,208 - $1,998
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404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes

402 Westover Hills BlvdRichmond, VA 23225
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St. John's Wood
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$1,224 - $2,788
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$1,016 - $2,580
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$208

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$1,224 - $2,788
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

St. John's Wood

901 Saint Johns Wood DrRichmond, VA 23225
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Gravel Hill, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gravel Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gravel Hill area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Forest Ridge priced from $999. Villas at Cedarhurst has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,003. Here are the most affordable Gravel Hill apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest RidgeS1Studio,1BA$999
Villas at CedarhurstStudio 1 bath 531 sq. ft.Studio,1BA$1,003
Chippenham Townhomes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
The Residences of Westover Hills1BR 1BA Upgraded1BR,1BA$1,090
700 West 44One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,151

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gravel Hill, VA

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gravel Hill area is the $1.39 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Urbana at Hioaks in the in the Midlothian neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Gravel Hill apartment is the Kensington Model at Ashton Square Apartments starting at $1,630 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Midlothian neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gravel Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Urbana at Hioaks2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.39
Ashton Square ApartmentsKensington2BR,1BA$1.76
Alexander at 1090Humboldt2BR,2BA$1.58
Morningside ApartmentsWhite Oak2BR,1BA$1.54
James River Pointe2 Bed/1 Bath- Phase 32BR,1BA$1.54
St. John's WoodEssex1BR,1BA$1.86
The Point at Beaufont1x1 710 Sq ft1BR,1BA$1.85
Chippenham Townhomes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52
The Residences of Westover Hills1BR 1BA Renovated1BR,1BA$1.76
Villas at CedarhurstStudio 1 bath 531 sq. ft.Studio ,1BA$1.89

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Gravel Hill, Richmond, VA

Ranked #92

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 Gravel Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Gravel Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gravel Hill is under $1,320.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gravel Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Gravel Hill is Chippenham Townhomes which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Gravel Hill costs $2,028.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gravel Hill?

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 67 regular apartments in Gravel Hill 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 Gravel Hill?

Cheap apartments in Gravel Hill have an average cost of $565 which is $1,463 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gravel Hill.

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