
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Jackson Ward Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $998 (11 Rentals)


Van de Vyver

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jackson Ward?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Jackson Ward Studio Apartments | $1,138 | $998 | $1,324 |
| Jackson Ward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,423 | $1,081 | $2,300 |
| Jackson Ward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $1,295 | $2,875 |
| Jackson Ward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,528 | $1,250 | $2,950 |
| Jackson Ward 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,006 | $750 | $1,265 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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 $1,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jackson Ward?
The cheapest apartment in Jackson Ward is Van de Vyver which is listed at $998, while the average apartment in Jackson Ward costs $1,605.
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 87 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 $952 which is $653 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jackson Ward.
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