Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Shockoe Bottom Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $1,275 (1 Rental)
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Shockoe Bottom, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shockoe Bottom?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Shockoe Bottom Studio Apartments | $1,327 | $1,102 | $1,734 |
Shockoe Bottom 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,549 | $925 | $2,751 |
Shockoe Bottom 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,763 | $1,275 | $3,722 |
Shockoe Bottom 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,146 | $1,695 | $2,867 |
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Getting Around the Shockoe Bottom Neighborhood in Richmond, VA
Walk Score®
89 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
62 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
55 / 100
Good Transit
Many 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 Shockoe Bottom Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shockoe Bottom?
The cheapest apartment in Shockoe Bottom is 2001 East which is listed at $1,275, while the average apartment in Shockoe Bottom costs $2,110.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shockoe Bottom?
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 35 regular apartments in Shockoe Bottom 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 Shockoe Bottom?
Cheap apartments in Shockoe Bottom have an average cost of $563 which is $1,547 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shockoe Bottom.
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