Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shockoe Slip Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (188 Rentals)

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Shockoe Slip, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shockoe Slip Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shockoe Slip area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Towers on Franklin priced from $900. The Attain has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $931. Here are the most affordable Shockoe Slip apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Towers on FranklinHarrisonStudio,1BA$900
The AttainCary1BR,1BA$931
Van de VyverThe ReserveStudio,1BA$998
Hopper LoftsA21BR,1BA$999
Eagle Mill Lofts1 bed 1bth1BR,1BA$1,000
Jefferson Townhouses1X11BR,1BA$1,000
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1,020
Townsend SquareTownhomes starting at $1050.00- Now Accepting A...2BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shockoe Slip, VA

As of December 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shockoe Slip area is the $1.24 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 $1,613. The second greatest value Shockoe Slip apartment is the Townhomes starting at $1050.00- Now Accepting A... Model at Townsend Square starting at $1,050 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shockoe Slip 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$1.24
Townsend SquareTownhomes starting at $1050.00- Now Accepting A...2BR,1BA$0.91
209 E Main StUnit 208A2BR,1BA$1.36
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk IIIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Hatcher Tobacco Flats3X23BR,2BA$1.23
27th Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 258132BR,1BA$1.16
Marshall Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.25
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
Mallard GreensHoliday Cheer Starts at Mallard Greens Townhome...2BR,1BA$1.33
1527 Mechanicsville Tpke, Unit 11527 Mechanicsville Tpke1BR,1BA$1.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Shockoe Slip, Richmond, VA

Ranked #7

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Shockoe Slip, Richmond, and the greater Richmond area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Shockoe Slip Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

82 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

60 / 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 Slip Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Shockoe Slip?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shockoe Slip is under $1,050.

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

The cheapest apartment in Shockoe Slip is The Attain which is listed at $931, while the average apartment in Shockoe Slip costs $2,120.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shockoe Slip?

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 285 regular apartments in Shockoe Slip 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 Slip?

Cheap apartments in Shockoe Slip have an average cost of $584 which is $1,536 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shockoe Slip.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!