Cheap Homes for Rent in Shockoe Bottom Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $1,200 (2 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Shockoe Bottom area of Richmond.

property at 620 N 29th St

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 24

620 N 29th St

RichmondVA23223

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property at 3319 E Marshall St

$1,630

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$1,630

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$1,630

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 21

3319 E Marshall St

RichmondVA23223

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shockoe Bottom, VA

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shockoe Bottom area is the $1.46 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 30004 Model at 10 Walnut Alley in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $1,830. The second greatest value Shockoe Bottom apartment is the B1.1 Model at Raven Place starting at $1,775 with a $1.50 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.
10 Walnut Alley2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 300042BR,2BA$1.46
Raven PlaceB1.12BR,2BA$1.50
Main25252BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.78
Tobacco LandingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.33
American CigarAC-B One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.74
Atrium Lofts at Cold StorageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.71
Cedar BroadB12BR,2BA$1.72
River Lofts at Tobacco RowCO-L One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.75
ConsolidatedCO-L One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.75
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal IICanal 236 StudioStudio ,1BA$1.52

Frequently Asked Questions about Shockoe Bottom

What type of rentals are currently available in Shockoe Bottom?

There are currently 131 Apartments for Rent in Shockoe Bottom, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,027 to $3,250. There are also 7 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shockoe Bottom ranging from $1,295 to $2,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Shockoe Bottom?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Shockoe Bottom ranges from $1,295 to $2,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,105.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Shockoe Bottom?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Shockoe Bottom range from $1,969 to $2,750, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,195 to $2,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.

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