Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jackson Ward Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $600 (17 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 1 Bed unit found at District Square Apartments priced from $1,027. Towers on Franklin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,092. Here are the most affordable Jackson Ward apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
District Square Apartments1Bd1Ba--5901BR,1BA$1,027
Towers on FranklinCary1BR,1BA$1,092
Attain ShockoeElmwood1BR,1BA$1,119
Parc View at CommonwealthD5 - Penthouse4BR,4BA$1,145
Van de VyverThe Tribute1BR,1BA$1,155

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jackson Ward, VA

As of June 08, 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 C1 Model at American Tobacco Center starting at $2,345 with a $2.09 price per square foot in the East 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
American Tobacco CenterC13BR,3BA$2.09
The BerkshirePark1BR,1BA$1.34
Atrium Lofts at Cold StorageTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.84
The Scout Scotts Addition*The 1899 - Income Restricted*1BR,1BA$2.20
Hammond Lofts2021BR,1.5BA$2.01
The Mezzo LoftsMosaic Gallery - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.94
Towers on FranklinCompass1BR,1BA$2.06
Grace & Monroe Apartments1B | 1B - 5931BR,1BA$2.24
District Square Apartments1Bd1Ba-5241BR,1BA$2.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Jackson Ward, Richmond, VA

Ranked #122

Among neighborhoods in Richmond, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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 $1,322.

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

The cheapest apartment in Jackson Ward is District Square Apartments which is listed at $1,027, while the average apartment in Jackson Ward costs $1,724.

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 118 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 $721 which is $1,003 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jackson Ward.

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