Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shockoe Bottom Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (22 Rentals)

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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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Tracks at the Masonry
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tracks at the Masonry

1716 E Cary StRichmond, VA 23223
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Old Stone Row
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Old Stone Row

2001 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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Engine at The Masonry
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Engine at The Masonry

2026 E Main StRichmond, VA 23223
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Cameron Kinney
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cameron Kinney

2500 E Cary StRichmond, VA 23223
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The Lofts at Franklin
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lofts at Franklin

1806-1816 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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Haxall View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Haxall View

2101 E Main StRichmond, VA 23223

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Cheapest Available Shockoe Bottom Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shockoe Bottom area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at The Masonry Apartments priced from $925. 2001 East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,135. Here are the most affordable Shockoe Bottom apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Masonry ApartmentsMasonry TS-S1Studio,1BA$925
2001 EastStudioStudio,1BA$1,135
The Edge ApartmentsEdge-A31BR,1BA$1,192
Main25250BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,195
Shockoe Valley View1X1.21BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shockoe Bottom, VA

As of December 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shockoe Bottom area is the $1.25 price per square foot Canal 236 2 Beds Model at Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Shockoe Bottom 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 Shockoe Bottom apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal IICanal 236 2 BedsStudio ,1BA$1.25
Raven PlaceB1.12BR,2BA$1.47
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk IIITwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.71
Old Stone RowOS B52BR,2BA$1.65
American CigarAC-H One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.70
The Dill BuildingSCenter-A111BR,1BA$1.70
Pohlig Box Factory ApartmentsPohlig - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
Shockoe CenterSCenter-A111BR,1BA$1.74
The Lofts at Shiplock Watch1BR x 1 Bath (1447g11a)1BR,1BA$1.63
ConsolidatedCO-L One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.75

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

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 $1,255.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shockoe Bottom?

The cheapest apartment in Shockoe Bottom is The Edge Apartments which is listed at $1,192, while the average apartment in Shockoe Bottom costs $5,599.

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 58 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 $1,626 which is $3,973 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shockoe Bottom.

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