Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jackson Ward Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $600 (7 Rentals)

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Jernigin Hall
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Jernigin Hall

314 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Rosa
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Rosa

744 N 2nd StRichmond, VA 23219
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Jackson Ward, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Jackson Ward Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jackson Ward area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Towers on Franklin priced from $900. Van de Vyver has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $998. Here are the most affordable Jackson Ward apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Towers on FranklinGoldStudio,1BA$900
Van de VyverThe ReserveStudio,1BA$998
Parc View at CommonwealthD5 - Penthouse4BR,4BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jackson Ward, VA

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jackson Ward area is the $0.51 price per square foot 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Jackson Ward apartment is the 511 W Marshall St Model at 511 W Marshall St, Unit 101 Main Floor starting at $1,790 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jackson Ward apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Marshall Park4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.51
511 W Marshall St, Unit 101 Main Floor511 W Marshall St2BR,1BA$1.65
The Mezzo LoftsMotif Gallery - 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.53
Grace & Monroe Apartments2B | 2B - 8982BR,2BA$1.88
The Jackson on Broad - 20-22 East Broad St2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.24
District Square Apartments2Bd2Ba-7942BR,2BA$1.84
404 W Broad St, Unit 201404 W Broad St1BR,1BA$1.71
Hammond Lofts1021BR,1BA$1.96
Atrium on Broad Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.99
Harper's FlatsJem1BR,1BA$2.47

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Jackson Ward, Richmond, VA

Ranked #156

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Jackson Ward Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

97 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

80 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

62 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jackson Ward Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Jackson Ward?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jackson Ward is under $1,561.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jackson Ward?

The cheapest apartment in Jackson Ward is The Mezzo Lofts which is listed at $1,197, while the average apartment in Jackson Ward costs $1,650.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jackson Ward?

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 51 regular apartments in Jackson Ward 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 Jackson Ward?

Cheap apartments in Jackson Ward have an average cost of $822 which is $828 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jackson Ward.

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