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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shockoe Bottom Studio Apartments | $1,273 | $1,161 | $1,347 |
| Shockoe Bottom 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,454 | $1,016 | $2,750 |
| Shockoe Bottom 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,797 | $1,290 | $3,250 |
| Shockoe Bottom 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,270 | $1,800 | $2,750 |
| Shockoe Bottom 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,859 | $5,859 | $5,859 |
There are currently 58 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Shockoe Bottom Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Write a ReviewThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Shockoe Bottom area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Tobacco Landing priced from $851. Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Shockoe Bottom apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobacco Landing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $851 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| American Tobacco Collection | Dill-A10 | 1BR,1BA | $1,003 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II | Canal 236 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,057 |
| Raven Place | A.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| The Attain | Bellevue | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Masonry Apartments | Masonry BF-A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,186 |
| Pohlig Box Factory Apartments | Pohlig Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,240 |
| Poythress Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 541sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| The Lofts at Shiplock Watch | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,311 |
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shockoe Bottom area is the $1.54 price per square foot 412 N 27th St Model at 412 N 27th St, Unit 412 N27 Unit B in the in the East neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Shockoe Bottom apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Main2525 starting at $1,495 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shockoe Bottom apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 412 N 27th St, Unit 412 N27 Unit B | 412 N 27th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Main2525 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Consolidated | CO-B One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 1710 Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 72221 | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| American Cigar | AC-H One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Atrium Lofts at Cold Storage | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 18th Street Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II | Canal 236 Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.51 |
| Tobacco Landing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.58 |
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shockoe Bottom is under $1,311.
The cheapest apartment in Shockoe Bottom is Tobacco Landing which is listed at $851, while the average apartment in Shockoe Bottom costs $5,859.
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 44 regular apartments in Shockoe Bottom that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in Shockoe Bottom have an average cost of $1,455 which is $4,404 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shockoe Bottom.
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