Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Grove Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (86 Rentals)

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property at 1208 Hull St

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1208 Hull St, Unit 3

1208 Hull St
RichmondVA23224

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The Masonry Apartments
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$1,016 - $2,110
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$925 - $2,019
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Masonry Apartments

2001 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
Student Housing
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  • Low Income
property at 1319 Minefee St

$1,061

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$999
Required Monthly Fees
$62

Total Monthly Price
$1,061

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1319 Minefee St

RichmondVA23224
property at 1009 N 25th St

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

1009 N 25th St

RichmondVA23223

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2000 Riverside Apartments
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$1,121 - $1,767
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$1,119 - $1,765
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$2

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$1,121 - $1,767
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

2000 Riverside Apartments

2000 Riverside DrRichmond, VA 23225
Family Friendly
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property at 2915 Hull Street Rd

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2915 Hull Street Rd

RichmondVA23224
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American Tobacco Center
$1,154 - $3,397
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$1,089 - $3,332
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$65

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$1,154 - $3,397
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

American Tobacco Center

119-121 N 20th StRichmond, VA 23223
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property at 1007 N 25th St

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1007 N 25th St

RichmondVA23223

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property at 2908 Richmond Hwy

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2908 Richmond Hwy

RichmondVA23234
property at 3 N 18th St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 28

3 N 18th St

RichmondVA23223
property at 2304 Riverside Dr

$1,200 - $1,575

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2304 Riverside Dr

RichmondVA23225
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Lafayette Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lafayette Gardens

2219 Ruffin RdRichmond, VA 23234
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Jefferson Mews
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Mews

600 Jefferson AveRichmond, VA 23223
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Market Slip
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Market Slip

2 S 17th StRichmond, VA 23219
  • Utilities Included

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Oak Grove, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oak Grove Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oak Grove area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments priced from $825. New Manchester Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $835. Here are the most affordable Oak Grove apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
New Manchester FlatsThe Maury2BR,2BA$835
Hatcher Tobacco Flats1X11BR,1BA$933
Hopper LoftsA21BR,1BA$940
The Hill BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$995
Dill BuildingDill-A11BR,1BA$1,012
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1,020
Market Villas1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 412871BR,1BA$1,021
Tobacco LandingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,021

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Grove, VA

As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Grove area is the $1.35 price per square foot 1205 N 34th St Model at 1205 N 34th St in the in the East neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Oak Grove apartment is the Canal 236 1 Bed Model at Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II starting at $1,296 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Grove apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1205 N 34th St1205 N 34th St3BR,2.5BA$1.35
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal IICanal 236 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.00
Townhouses of Chesterfield IIPine II2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Trolley Lofts2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 700sqft2BR,2BA$1.20
The Gardens at ManchesterTwo Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier2BR,2BA$1.23
27th Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 469732BR,1BA$1.26
Glenwood Ridge Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.13
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Tobacco LandingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.14
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oak Grove, Richmond, VA

Ranked #32

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Richmond. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Grove Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Oak Grove?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oak Grove is under $1,021.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Grove?

The cheapest apartment in Oak Grove is Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Oak Grove costs $2,498.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oak Grove?

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 78 regular apartments in Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove?

Cheap apartments in Oak Grove have an average cost of $199 which is $2,299 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Grove.

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