Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakwood Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (35 Rentals)
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The Masonry Apartments

American Tobacco Center

The Hill Building

New Manchester Flats

2105 Phaup St

Jefferson Townhouses

Attain Shockoe

Pointe at River City

Flats at 25th

927 N 20th St

1816 E Franklin St

The Mirage Manchester

The Oliver

The Shockoe Collection

Carter Woods - 62 + Better Senior Community

Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III
Oakwood, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oakwood?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Oakwood Studio Apartments | $1,243 | $864 | $2,005 |
Oakwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,455 | $925 | $2,400 |
Oakwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,649 | $999 | $3,199 |
Oakwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,026 | $1,395 | $3,759 |
Oakwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,784 | $1,620 | $5,949 |
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Cheapest Available Oakwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oakwood area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at The Masonry Apartments priced from $925. New Manchester Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $979. Here are the most affordable Oakwood apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Masonry Apartments | Masonry TS-S1 | Studio,1BA | $925 |
New Manchester Flats | The Decatur | 1BR,1BA | $979 |
1822 Williamsburg Rd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
Jefferson Townhouses | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Pointe at River City | Gold | 2BR,1BA | $1,054 |
Attain Shockoe | Pocahontas | Studio,1BA | $1,055 |
The Oliver | The Virginia | 1BR,1BA | $1,085 |
The Mirage Manchester | The Sandman | 1BR,1BA | $1,085 |
1808 Williamsburg Rd | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Mallard Greens | TWO BEDROOMS JUST FOR YOU!! AVAILABLE NOW - WH... | 2BR,1BA | $1,103 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakwood, VA
As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakwood area is the $1.27 price per square foot Canal 236 2 Beds Model at Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Oakwood apartment is the B1.1 Model at Raven Place starting at $1,730 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakwood apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk | Canal 236 2 Beds | Studio ,1BA | $1.27 |
Raven Place | B1.1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
Consolidated | One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
New Manchester Flats | The Stockton | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.53 |
Smokehouse Lofts | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
Mallard Greens | TWO BEDROOMS JUST FOR YOU!! AVAILABLE NOW - WH... | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
1822 Williamsburg Rd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Pointe at River City | Diamond | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Flats at 14th | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.64 |
The Lofts at Shiplock Watch | The Lofts at Shiplock Watch - 1BR x 1 Bath (144... | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOakwood, Richmond, VA
Ranked #63
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Oakwood, Richmond, VA
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
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Getting Around the Oakwood Neighborhood in Richmond, VA
Walk Score®
30 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
40 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
36 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakwood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Oakwood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oakwood is under $1,103.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakwood?
The cheapest apartment in Oakwood is The Masonry Apartments which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Oakwood costs $3,784.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oakwood?
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 165 regular apartments in Oakwood 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 Oakwood?
Cheap apartments in Oakwood have an average cost of $1,239 which is $2,545 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakwood.
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