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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravel Hill Studio Apartments | $1,382 | $954 | $1,844 |
| Gravel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,793 | $980 | $3,225 |
| Gravel Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,883 | $1,089 | $4,500 |
| Gravel Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,159 | $1,550 | $3,537 |
There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Gravel Hill Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
See all Apartments in RichmondThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Gravel Hill area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Villas at Cedarhurst priced from $954. 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $980. Here are the most affordable Gravel Hill apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas at Cedarhurst | Just the Basics. Just What You Need. | Studio,1BA | $954 |
| 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes | Brookline | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
| Chippenham Townhomes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| James River Pointe | 2 Bed/1 Bath- Phase 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,089 |
| Ashley Park Apartments | The Belle | 1BR,1BA | $1,143 |
As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gravel Hill area is the $1.78 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes in the in the Midlothian neighborhood starting from $2,086. The second greatest value Gravel Hill apartment is the Berkshire Model at Ashton Square Apartments starting at $1,575 with a $1.51 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| Ashton Square Apartments | Berkshire | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.51 |
| The Crossings at Bramblewood | Renovated Oakton | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Alexander at 1090 | Humboldt | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Morningside Apartments | White Oak Tax Credit | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| James River Pointe | 2 Bed/1.5 Bath- Phase 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.34 |
| Willow Oaks Apartments | 1BR/1.5BA | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.65 |
| St. John's Wood | Lambeth Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Chippenham Townhomes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Villas at Cedarhurst | Just the Basics. Just What You Need. | Studio ,1BA | $1.80 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gravel Hill is under $1,275.
The cheapest apartment in Gravel Hill is 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes which is listed at $980, while the average apartment in Gravel Hill costs $1,736.
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 65 regular apartments in Gravel Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in Gravel Hill have an average cost of $668 which is $1,068 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gravel Hill.
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