
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the John Marshall Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $395 (74 Rentals)
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Legacy at Imperial Village

4905 Chamberlayne Ave

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Creekside Manor Apartments

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Richfield Place

3012 Chamberlayne Ave

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Bellevue

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Colonial Apartments

800 Brook Hill Rd, Unit 734

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Village at the Arbors
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Highland Terrace Apartments

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Victory at Edgewood

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Treehouse

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The Grand Richmond at Brook Run

3119 4th Ave

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Linden at Parkside

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Hermitage Manor

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2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B

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Courtyard Lofts

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The Cooperage
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Overlook at Brook Run I & II

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The Nest Scott's Addition

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1 Scott's Addition

3355 Dill Ave

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NOVEL Scott's Addition by Crescent Communities

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Scotts Edge

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INK at Scott's Collection

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SYMBOL Scotts Addition

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The Ella Scotts Addition

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2810 Griffin Ave, Unit Rosetta
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Canopy at Ginter Park Apartments

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Scott's View

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The Preserve Scotts Addition

3010 Woodcliff Ave

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The Alder on Dabney

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1111 N Thompson St

2910 Chamberlayne

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Estratbrook North
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3329 Cutshaw Ave

2910 Chamberlayne Ave

3618 Chamberlayne Ave

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John Marshall, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in John Marshall?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| John Marshall Studio Apartments | $1,725 | $835 | $2,717 |
| John Marshall 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,834 | $799 | $8,677 |
| John Marshall 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,352 | $995 | $10,000+ |
| John Marshall 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,281 | $1,395 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 74 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the John Marshall Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Cheapest Available John Marshall Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the John Marshall area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Bloom Apartments II priced from $799. Oxford Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable John Marshall apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Bloom Apartments II | 1Bed/1Bath: 456 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Oxford Square Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Legacy at Imperial Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $835 |
| 3618 Chamberlayne Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Richfield Place | The York | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| MacTavish Flats | B | Studio,1BA | $1,053 |
| Colonial Apartments | Williamsburg | 1BR,1BA | $1,085 |
| Creekside Manor Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Highland Terrace Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,140 |
| Treehouse | Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in John Marshall, VA
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the John Marshall area is the $0.58 price per square foot 2509 Seminary Ave Model at 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value John Marshall apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Overlook at Brook Run I & II starting at $1,399 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Bellevue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for John Marshall apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B | 2509 Seminary Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.58 |
| Overlook at Brook Run I & II | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Richfield Place | The Windsor | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.51 |
| Creekside Manor Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.31 |
| Bellevue | Cambridge | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Victory at Edgewood | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhome - Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Oxford Square Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Village at the Arbors | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 3618 Chamberlayne Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Bloom Apartments II | 1Bed/1Bath: 463 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap John Marshall Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in John Marshall?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in John Marshall is under $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in John Marshall?
The cheapest apartment in John Marshall is Bloom Apartments II which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in John Marshall costs $1,779.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in John Marshall?
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 95 regular apartments in John Marshall 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 John Marshall?
Cheap apartments in John Marshall have an average cost of $505 which is $1,274 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in John Marshall.
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