
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Shockoe Bottom Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $1,239 (23 Rentals)


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The Masonry Apartments

The River Lofts at Tobacco Row

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American Tobacco Collection

Shockoe Valley View

17 1/2 N 17th St

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17 N 17th St, Unit B
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10 Walnut Alley

3319 E Marshall St
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 | $1,249 | $1,100 | $1,347 |
| Shockoe Bottom 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,460 | $1,091 | $2,750 |
Shockoe Bottom 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,775 | $1,239 | $3,250 |
| Shockoe Bottom 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,171 | $1,816 | $2,750 |
| Shockoe Bottom 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shockoe Bottom Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Shockoe Bottom?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shockoe Bottom is under $1,325.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shockoe Bottom?
The cheapest apartment in Shockoe Bottom is Tobacco Landing which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Shockoe Bottom costs $2,049.
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 30 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 $301 which is $1,748 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shockoe Bottom.
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