
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shockoe Slip Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (175 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Shockoe Slip area of Richmond.


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Creighton Renaissance Apartments

Belle Summit

Mortons Apartments

Eagle Mill Lofts

1019 W Leigh St

1017 W Leigh St

1917 Lakeview Ave

Hopper Lofts

Van de Vyver
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1130 W Grace St

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1619 N 28th St

Jefferson Townhouses

1723 Blair St

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The Masonry Apartments

The Attain

Flats at 25th

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Towers on Franklin

Residences at the John Marshall

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Townsend Square
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1110 W Main St

927 N 20th St

The Berkshire

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The Corner Lofts

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Coliseum Lofts

The Edison Apartments

The Hill Building

114 Virginia St

Grace & Monroe Apartments
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210 E Grace St

1204 Hull Street- Bean Building

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NOON Ingram

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American Tobacco Center

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1209 Hull Street- Dogtown

2915 Hull Street Rd

1209 Wallace St

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2000 Riverside Apartments

River Lofts at Tobacco Row

Monroe Park Towers Apartments

1510 W. Broad Street

Spectrum Apartments

The Mirage Manchester

The Concord Northside
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Shockoe Slip, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shockoe Slip?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shockoe Slip Studio Apartments | $1,314 | $995 | $2,434 |
| Shockoe Slip 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,466 | $553 | $2,765 |
| Shockoe Slip 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,822 | $879 | $3,895 |
| Shockoe Slip 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,184 | $759 | $3,800 |
| Shockoe Slip 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,125 | $689 | $3,600 |
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There are currently 175 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Shockoe Slip Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Cheapest Available Shockoe Slip Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shockoe Slip area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at New Manchester Flats priced from $553. Creighton Renaissance Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $770. Here are the most affordable Shockoe Slip apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Manchester Flats | The Decatur | 1BR,1BA | $553 |
| Creighton Renaissance Apartments | One Bedroom - D | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| Mortons Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Hopper Lofts | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $997 |
| Van de Vyver | The Reserve | Studio,1BA | $998 |
| 1619 N 28th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath - Furnished | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Eagle Mill Lofts | 1 bed 1bth | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Jefferson Townhouses | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shockoe Slip, VA
As of March 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shockoe Slip area is the $1.03 price per square foot 612 Hull St Model at 612 Hull St, Unit #301 in the in the Old South neighborhood starting from $3,895. The second greatest value Shockoe Slip apartment is the 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park starting at $800 with a $0.54 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shockoe Slip apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 612 Hull St, Unit #301 | 612 Hull St | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.03 |
| Marshall Park | 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.54 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II | Canal 236 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Townsend Square | Townhomes starting at $1050.00- Now Accepting A... | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Trolley Lofts | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 700sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| The Gardens at Manchester | Two Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Marshall Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 632sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| Tobacco Landing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleShockoe Slip, Richmond, VA
Ranked #8
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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!
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 $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shockoe Slip?
The cheapest apartment in Shockoe Slip is New Manchester Flats which is listed at $553, while the average apartment in Shockoe Slip costs $2,281.
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 232 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 $513 which is $1,768 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shockoe Slip.
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