Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Monroe Ward Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $600 (20 Rentals)

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Richmond Arts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Richmond Arts

115 N 1st StRichmond, VA 23219
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Jernigin Hall
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Jernigin Hall

314 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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501-503 E Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

501-503 E Main St

501-503 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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Linden Tower
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Linden Tower

116 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23219
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1 West Cary
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1 West Cary

106 S Foushee StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Jackson on Broad
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Jackson on Broad

20-22 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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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 Studio unit found at The Mezzo Lofts priced from $1,087. 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 Monroe Ward apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Mezzo LoftsMontage Gallery - StudiosStudio,1BA$1,087
Towers on FranklinCary1BR,1BA$1,092
Grace & Monroe Apartments1B | 1B - 4611BR,1BA$1,096
210 E Grace St1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$1,100
The Jackson on Broad0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 19029Studio,1BA$1,135

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monroe Ward, VA

As of November 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Monroe Ward area is the $1.45 price per square foot Downtown Double Suite Model at The Berkshire in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Monroe Ward apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Park Plaza @ Belvidere starting at $2,306 with a $1.65 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The BerkshireDowntown Double Suite2BR,2BA$1.45
Park Plaza @ Belvidere2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.65
Mortons Apartments1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$1.46
Atrium on Broad Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.76
The Jackson on Broad2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 190442BR,2BA$1.69
2 E Broad St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.60
1 West Cary Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.61
210 E Grace St1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$1.56
Revival Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.69
404 W Broad St, Unit 304404 W Broad StStudio ,1BA$1.75

Getting Around the Monroe Ward Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

96 / 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 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 $1,210.

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

The cheapest apartment in Monroe Ward is Towers on Franklin which is listed at $1,092, while the average apartment in Monroe Ward costs $1,800.

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 105 regular apartments in Monroe 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 Monroe Ward?

Cheap apartments in Monroe Ward have an average cost of $911 which is $889 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Monroe Ward.

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