
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Monroe Ward Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (24 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Monroe Ward area of Richmond.


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209 E Main St

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Towers on Franklin

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Grace & Monroe Apartments

District Square Apartments

Monroe Park Towers

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17 W Main St, Unit 203
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501 W Grace St, Unit B

Atrium on Broad

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Monroe Ward, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Monroe Ward?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Ward Studio Apartments | $1,209 | $1,135 | $1,363 |
| Monroe Ward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,470 | $1,061 | $2,300 |
| Monroe Ward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,851 | $1,164 | $2,875 |
| Monroe Ward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,619 | $1,250 | $2,950 |
| Monroe Ward 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,189 | $1,150 | $1,260 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Monroe Ward Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Cheapest Available Monroe Ward Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Monroe Ward area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at 209 E Main St priced from $1,100. Mortons Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,139. Here are the most affordable Monroe Ward apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 209 E Main St | Unit 4,6,8 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Mortons Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,139 |
| Monroe Park Towers Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,164 |
| District Square Apartments | 2Bd2Ba-727 | 2BR,2BA | $1,164 |
| Revival | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 464sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,205 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monroe Ward, VA
As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monroe Ward area is the $1.33 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Park Plaza at Belvidere in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $1,862. The second greatest value Monroe Ward apartment is the 16 W Broad St Model at 16 W Broad St, Unit Apartment 1 starting at $1,900 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Monroe Ward apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Plaza at Belvidere | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| 16 W Broad St, Unit Apartment 1 | 16 W Broad St | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| 210 E Grace St | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| 11 E Broad St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Morton Building Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| District Square Apartments | 2Bd2Ba-727 | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| Revival | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 464sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| The Mezzo Lofts | Mosaic Gallery - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Atrium on Broad | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| 209 E Main St | Unit 212 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Monroe Ward Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Monroe Ward?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Monroe Ward is under $1,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Monroe Ward?
The cheapest apartment in Monroe Ward is 209 E Main St which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Monroe Ward costs $1,756.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Monroe 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 19 regular apartments in Monroe Ward that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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