
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shockoe Bottom Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (18 Rentals)
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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 |
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Shockoe Bottom Studio Apartments | $1,334 | $1,102 | $1,691 |
Shockoe Bottom 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,546 | $1,054 | $2,736 |
Shockoe Bottom 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,770 | $1,275 | $3,732 |
Shockoe Bottom 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,117 | $1,695 | $2,867 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Shockoe Bottom Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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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 1 Bed unit found at Old Stone Row priced from $1,055. Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,056. Here are the most affordable Shockoe Bottom apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Old Stone Row | OS A10 | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk | Canal 236 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,056 |
Attain Shockoe | Ginter | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
River Lofts at Tobacco Row | One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,185 |
American Cigar | One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,240 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shockoe Bottom, VA
As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shockoe Bottom area is the $1.03 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at 1710 East Franklin Street in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $1,310. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1710 East Franklin Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Raven Place | B1.1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
The Waterford At Rocketts Landing | The James | 2BR,2BA | $2.03 |
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Consolidated | One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Atrium Lofts at Cold Storage | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.03 |
Old Stone Row | OS B8 | 2BR,2BA | $1.96 |
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk | Canal 236 Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.51 |
Market Villas | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Poythress Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
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 Old Stone Row which is listed at $1,055, 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 34 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 $482 which is $1,567 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shockoe Bottom.
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