Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jackson Ward Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $600 (8 Rentals)

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Jernigin Hall
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Jernigin Hall

314 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
Student Housing
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1 Bedroom Apartments

The Rosa

744 N 2nd StRichmond, VA 23219
Senior Living

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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
The Mezzo LoftsMontage Gallery - StudiosStudio,1BA$1,051

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jackson Ward, VA

As of December 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jackson Ward area is the $1.45 price per square foot Downtown Double Suite Model at The Berkshire in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Jackson Ward apartment is the 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park starting at $800 with a $0.54 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.
The BerkshireDowntown Double Suite2BR,2BA$1.45
Marshall Park4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.54
Jackson Street Lofts3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$1.47
511 W Marshall St, Unit 101511 W Marshall St2BR,1BA$1.57
Marshall Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.25
The Jackson on Broad2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 190442BR,2BA$1.69
Grace & Monroe Apartments2B | 1B - 7892BR,1BA$1.76
2 E Broad St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.60
404 W Broad St, Unit 304404 W Broad StStudio ,1BA$1.75
The Mezzo LoftsMontage Gallery - StudiosStudio ,1BA$1.88

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Jackson Ward, Richmond, VA

Ranked #148

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 $1,279.

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

The cheapest apartment in Jackson Ward is The Berkshire which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in Jackson Ward costs $1,575.

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 63 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 $954 which is $621 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jackson Ward.

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