Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakwood Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (140 Rentals)

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property at 923 N 20th St

$823

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$823

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$823

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923 N 20th St

RichmondVA23223
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The Masonry Apartments
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$1,016 - $1,861
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$925 - $1,770
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The Masonry Apartments

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

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

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3 N 18th St

RichmondVA23223
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Honey Brook
$1,112 - $1,447
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$1,112 - $1,447

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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 10

Honey Brook

3500 Kings DrRichmond, VA 23231
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property at 1007 N 25th St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1007 N 25th St

RichmondVA23223

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property at 3528 E Richmond Rd

$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3528 E Richmond Rd

RichmondVA23223
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Smokehouse Lofts
Rent Specials
$1,195
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$1,195

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$1,195
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Smokehouse Lofts

110-114 S 15th StRichmond, VA 23219
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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
property at 104 Poe St

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 27

104 Poe St

RichmondVA23222
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The Trail Lofts
$1,295 - $2,910
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$1,295 - $2,910

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$1,295 - $2,910
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The Trail Lofts

12 S 17th StRichmond, VA 23219
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property at 604 N 32nd St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 6

604 N 32nd St

RichmondVA23223
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The Villas of Oakwood
$1,312 - $1,512
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$1,312 - $1,512

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The Villas of Oakwood

3508 E Richmond RdRichmond, VA 23223
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The Hub Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,319 - $2,415
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$1,199 - $2,295
Required Monthly Fees
$120

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$1,319 - $2,415
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Hub Apartments

500 Maury StRichmond, VA 23224
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Hydro
$1,348 - $3,407
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$1,348 - $3,407

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$1,348 - $3,407
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Hydro

101 Manchester RdRichmond, VA 23224
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property at 617 N 32nd St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 6

617 N 32nd St

RichmondVA23223
property at 3503 E Marshall St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3503 E Marshall St

RichmondVA23223
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The Navigator
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$1,411 - $2,399
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$1,340 - $2,328
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The Navigator

103 E 2nd StRichmond, VA 23224
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Oakwood, Richmond, VA Local Guide

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 Tobacco Landing priced from $851. American Tobacco Collection has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $857. Here are the most affordable Oakwood apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tobacco LandingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$851
American Tobacco CollectionSCommons-A11BR,1BA$857
Atrium Lofts at Cold StorageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$870
Creighton Renaissance ApartmentsOne Bedroom - D1BR,1BA$926
The AttainPocahontasStudio,1BA$950
New Manchester FlatsThe Everett3BR,2BA$950
2201-2231 Williamsburg Rd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$995
1822 Williamsburg Rd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$995
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal IICanal 236 StudioStudio,1BA$1,054
Townsend SquareTownhomes starting at $1080.00- Now Accepting A...2BR,1BA$1,080

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakwood, VA

As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakwood area is the $0.94 price per square foot Townhomes starting at $1080.00- Now Accepting A... Model at Townsend Square in the in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood starting from $1,080. The second greatest value Oakwood apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Glenns at Millers Lane starting at $1,619 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Oakwood Cemetery 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.
Townsend SquareTownhomes starting at $1080.00- Now Accepting A...2BR,1BA$0.94
Glenns at Millers LaneThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.47
200 Minor Street Quad3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.18
Main25251BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.34
Flats at 25thElevation2BR,2BA$1.41
ConsolidatedCO-B One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.42
Glenwood Ridge Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.13
Tobacco LandingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.33
Mallard GreensMake Your Move This June to Mallard Greens!!2BR,1BA$1.33
1822 Williamsburg Rd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oakwood, Richmond, VA

Ranked #72

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 $1,080.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakwood?

The cheapest apartment in Oakwood is Tobacco Landing which is listed at $851, while the average apartment in Oakwood costs $3,739.

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 108 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 $1,037 which is $2,702 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakwood.

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