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

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property at 1204 N 20th St

$887

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$825
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$62

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$887

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1204 N 20th St

RichmondVA23223
property at 923 N 20th St

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15

923 N 20th St

RichmondVA23223

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property at 927 N 20th St

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

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927 N 20th St

RichmondVA23223
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The Masonry Apartments
$1,066 - $2,090
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$975 - $1,999
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The Masonry Apartments

2001 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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property at 3 N 18th St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

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3 N 18th St

RichmondVA23223
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Smokehouse Lofts
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$1,195 - $1,895
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$1,195 - $1,895

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$1,195 - $1,895
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Smokehouse Lofts

110-114 S 15th StRichmond, VA 23219
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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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The Villas of Oakwood
$1,224 - $1,409
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$1,224 - $1,409

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The Villas of Oakwood

3508 E Richmond RdRichmond, VA 23223
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The Shockoe Collection
$1,249 - $2,549
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$1,099 - $2,399
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$150

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$1,249 - $2,549
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Shockoe Collection

104 Shockoe SlipRichmond, VA 23219
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property at 1731 E Main St

$1,250 - $1,595

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$1,250

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$1,250

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1731 E Main St

RichmondVA23223
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Hydro
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$1,259 - $2,771
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$1,259 - $2,771

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$1,259 - $2,771
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hydro

101 Manchester RdRichmond, VA 23224
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The Trail Lofts
$1,263 - $2,605
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$1,263 - $2,605

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$1,263 - $2,605
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The Trail Lofts

12 S 17th StRichmond, VA 23219
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The Carlisle
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Carlisle

1700 Carlisle AveRichmond, VA 23231
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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
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2001 East
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2001 East

2001 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23223
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101 Poe St
2 Bedroom Apartments

101 Poe St

101 Poe StRichmond, VA 23222
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Cheapest Available Oakwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oakwood area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at American Tobacco Collection priced from $897. Creighton Renaissance Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $926. Here are the most affordable Oakwood apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
American Tobacco CollectionATC-A31BR,1BA$897
Creighton Renaissance ApartmentsOne Bedroom - D1BR,1BA$926
New Manchester FlatsThe Everett3BR,2BA$950
1822 Williamsburg Rd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$995
Market Villas1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 412871BR,1BA$1,021
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal IICanal 236 StudioStudio,1BA$1,063
Townsend SquareTownhomes starting at $1080.00- Now Accepting A...2BR,1BA$1,080
Flats at 14th0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 50215Studio,1BA$1,080
The AttainGranby1BR,1BA$1,100
Mallard GreensStay Cool, Live Easy — Mallard Greens Townhomes...2BR,1BA$1,103

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakwood, VA

As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakwood area is the $1.46 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 30004 Model at 10 Walnut Alley in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $1,830. The second greatest value Oakwood apartment is the B1.1 Model at Raven Place starting at $1,775 with a $1.50 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
10 Walnut Alley2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 300042BR,2BA$1.46
Raven PlaceB1.12BR,2BA$1.50
Townsend SquareTownhomes starting at $1080.00- Now Accepting A...2BR,1BA$0.94
ConsolidatedCO-R Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.52
Glenwood Ridge Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.13
Shockoe CollectionB3 - 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.39
Tobacco LandingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.33
Mallard GreensStay Cool, Live Easy — Mallard Greens Townhomes...2BR,1BA$1.33
1822 Williamsburg Rd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.24
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal IICanal 236 StudioStudio ,1BA$1.52

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oakwood, Richmond, VA

Ranked #66

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 our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Oakwood, Richmond, and the greater Richmond area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 American Tobacco Collection which is listed at $897, while the average apartment in Oakwood costs $2,120.

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 94 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 $593 which is $1,527 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakwood.

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