Cheap Apartments for Rent in the John Marshall Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $400 (35 Rentals)

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Dwell Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dwell Apartments

3505 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
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Claremont Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Claremont Apartments

3902 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
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Cedarwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cedarwood Apartments

3803 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
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Estratbrook North
1 Bedroom Apartments

Estratbrook North

3809 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
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Bloom Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bloom Apartments

4307 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
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Vista Buena Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Buena Apartments

3813-3816 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
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3329 Cutshaw Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3329 Cutshaw Ave

3329 Cutshaw AveRichmond, VA 23230
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2910 Chamberlayne Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2910 Chamberlayne Ave

2910 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23222
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North Oak Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Oak Apartments

617 W Laburnum AveRichmond, VA 23222
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Legacy At Imperial Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy At Imperial Village

1711 Bellevue AveRichmond, VA 23227
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MacTavish Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

MacTavish Flats

1302 MacTavish AveRichmond, VA 23230
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Fieldcrest Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fieldcrest Townhomes

3731 Delmont StRichmond, VA 23222
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Lincoln Mews
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Mews

4101 North AveRichmond, VA 23222
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Hilliard Sqaure
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hilliard Sqaure

2115 Hilliard RdHenrico, VA 23228
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John Marshall, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available John Marshall Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the John Marshall area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Legacy at Imperial Village priced from $835. Bloom Apartments II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable John Marshall apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy at Imperial VillageStudioStudio,1BA$835
Bloom Apartments II1Bed/1Bath: 463 sq ft1BR,1BA$849
Creekside Manor Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$1,010
Legacy ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,085
Village at the ArborsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,099
Richfield Place ApartmentsThe York1BR,1BA$1,125
4306 Chamberlayne Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,125
Highland Terrace Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,140
Guardian Place ApartmentsS1 Guardian Place 1Studio,1BA$1,192
Colonial ApartmentsWilliamsburg1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in John Marshall, VA

As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the John Marshall area is the $1.40 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Overlook at Brook Run I & II in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value John Marshall apartment is the The Windsor Model at Richfield Place Apartments starting at $1,395 with a $1.51 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Overlook at Brook Run I & IITwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.40
Richfield Place ApartmentsThe Windsor3BR,1.5BA$1.51
4306 Chamberlayne Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.29
Creekside Manor Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.21
BellevueTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.59
Victory at Edgewood2 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhome - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.66
Village at the ArborsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
Legacy ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath - Patio1BR,1BA$1.73
Highland Terrace Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.78
Bloom Apartments II1Bed/1Bath: 456 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.97

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
John Marshall, Richmond, VA

Ranked #92

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the John Marshall Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,195.

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 $849, while the average apartment in John Marshall costs $2,197.

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 85 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 $657 which is $1,540 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in John Marshall.

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