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
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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 FranklinHarrisonStudio,1BA$900
Van de VyverThe ReserveStudio,1BA$998
Atrium on Broad Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jackson Ward, VA

As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jackson Ward area is the $1.47 price per square foot 3BR/3.0BA Model at Jackson Street Lofts in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Jackson Ward apartment is the Clay Model at The Berkshire starting at $1,600 with a $1.33 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.
Jackson Street Lofts3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$1.47
The BerkshireClay1BR,1BA$1.33
Marshall Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.25
The Jackson on Broad2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 190442BR,2BA$1.69
The Mezzo LoftsMotif Gallery - 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.72
2 E Broad St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.60
Atrium on Broad Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.44
District Square Apartments1Bd15Ba5531BR,1.5BA$2.22
Hammond Lofts2051BR,1BA$2.19
Towers on FranklinHarrisonStudio ,1BA$2.33

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Jackson Ward, Richmond, VA

Ranked #156

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jackson Ward Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Jackson Ward?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Jackson Ward is at Towers on Franklin listed at $900.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Jackson Ward Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Jackson Ward Apartment is $1,025 at Atrium on Broad Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Jackson Ward Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Jackson Ward is starting from $1,362 at District Square Apartments.

What is the most affordable Jackson Ward Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Jackson Ward Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parc View at Commonwealth and starts from $1,250.

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