Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jackson Ward Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $600 (30 Rentals)

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Towers on Franklin
$1,135 - $2,139
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$990 - $1,994
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Towers on Franklin

104 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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311 W. Franklin
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$1,195 - $1,495
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$1,195 - $1,495

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311 W. Franklin

311 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 308 W Broad St

$1,350

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$1,350

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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308 W Broad St

RichmondVA23220

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property at 319 N 2nd St

$1,500

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$1,500

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319 N 2nd St, Unit B

319 N 2nd St
RichmondVA23219
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11 E Broad St
1 Bedroom Apartments

11 E Broad St

11 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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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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The Jackson on Broad
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Jackson on Broad

20-22 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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One West Jackson Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

One West Jackson Apartments

1-27 W Jackson StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 405 N Madison St

$1,295

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$1,295

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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405 N Madison St

RichmondVA23220
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Hammond Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hammond Lofts

109 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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CT Russell Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

CT Russell Apartments

700-702 N 2nd StRichmond, VA 23219
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2 E Broad St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2 E Broad St

2 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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The Jewelry Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Jewelry Building

119-123 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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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 1 Bed unit found at 11 E Broad St priced from $749. 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
11 E Broad St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$749
Van de VyverThe ReserveStudio,1BA$998
District Square ApartmentsStudio-426Studio,1BA$1,136
311 W. FranklinHarrisonStudio,1BA$1,195
The Mezzo LoftsMosaic Gallery - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
Atrium on Broad Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,299
Marshall Street Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 632sqft1BR,1BA$1,325
The Penny at Jackson WardThe Ella (E-B)1BR,1BA$1,632
121 W Broad St2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 606142BR,2BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jackson Ward, VA

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jackson Ward area is the $1.39 price per square foot Broad St W 200 - 202 Model at Broad St W 200 in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Jackson Ward apartment is the 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park starting at $710 with a $0.48 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.
Broad St W 200Broad St W 200 - 2023BR,2BA$1.39
Marshall Park4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.48
16 W Broad St, Unit Apartment 116 W Broad St3BR,2BA$1.36
Jackson Street Lofts3 Bedroom / 3 Bath - 1,975sqft3BR,3BA$1.69
11 E Broad St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.00
Marshall Street Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 632sqft1BR,1BA$1.33
121 W Broad St2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 606142BR,2BA$1.95
The Penny at Jackson WardThe Ella (E-B)1BR,1BA$2.28
The Mezzo LoftsMosaic Gallery - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.88
Atrium on Broad Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.27

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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 $1,800.

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

The cheapest apartment in Jackson Ward is 11 E Broad St which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in Jackson Ward costs $1,743.

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 20 regular apartments in Jackson Ward that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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