Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Grove Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (94 Rentals)

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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. The Masonry Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. 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
The Masonry ApartmentsMasonry TS-S11BR,1BA$925
Hatcher Tobacco Flats1X11BR,1BA$933
New Manchester FlatsThe James1BR,1BA$999
Attain ShockoeElmwood1BR,1BA$1,010
Hopper LoftsA11BR,1BA$1,012
Old Stone RowOS A101BR,1BA$1,015
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1,020
Cedar BroadA2b1BR,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Grove, VA

As of November 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oak Grove area is the $1.47 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 3 Bath - 19100 Model at Manchester Park in the in the Old South neighborhood starting from $2,379. The second greatest value Oak Grove apartment is the Canal 236 1 Bed Model at Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk starting at $1,298 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.
Manchester Park3 Bedroom 3 Bath - 191003BR,3BA$1.47
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal WalkCanal 236 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.00
Raven PlaceB1.12BR,2BA$1.47
Townhouses of Chesterfield IIBirch2BR,1.5BA$1.43
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
Graystone Place ApartmentsBirch2BR,1BA$1.38
The Gardens at ManchesterFeast Your Eyes on This Home Deal – Celebrate c...2BR,1BA$1.40
Hatcher Tobacco Flats1X11BR,1BA$1.41
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oak Grove, Richmond, VA

Ranked #36

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the Oak Grove Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

33 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,045.

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 $5,599.

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 219 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 $1,458 which is $4,141 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Grove.

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