
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shockoe Slip Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (170 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Shockoe Slip area of Richmond.


Eagle Mill Lofts

Belle Summit

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1204 N 20th St, Unit Apt 2

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Creighton Renaissance Apartments

New Manchester Flats

1106 West Franklin St

1019 W Leigh St

1017 W Leigh St

The Hill Building
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Van de Vyver

Jefferson Townhouses

1411 Grove Avenue

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The Masonry Apartments

Flats at 25th

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American Tobacco Collection

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Towers on Franklin

District Square Apartments

927 N 20th St

The Berkshire
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Flats at 14th

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Townsend Square

421 W Grace St, Unit 203

The Edison

1123-25-27 West Grace Street

Residences at the John Marshall

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Coliseum Lofts

River Lofts at Tobacco Row

The Mezzo Lofts

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Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero

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Grace & Monroe Apartments

Atrium on Broad Apartments

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The Mirage Manchester

The Oliver

The Concord Northside

The Biggs Building

1901-1915 Whitcomb
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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 | $1,368 | $995 | $2,305 |
| Shockoe Slip 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,494 | $700 | $2,750 |
| Shockoe Slip 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,836 | $930 | $4,610 |
| Shockoe Slip 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,147 | $810 | $3,800 |
| Shockoe Slip 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,104 | $729 | $3,680 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 170 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 Hatcher Tobacco Flats priced from $720. Manchester Grand 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| Manchester Grand Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| Creighton Renaissance Apartments | One Bedroom - D | 1BR,1BA | $926 |
| Mallard Greens | 2 Reno | 2BR,1BA | $935 |
| Eagle Mill Lofts | 2bed 1bth | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| New Manchester Flats | The Everett | 3BR,2BA | $950 |
| Shockoe Center | SCenter-A3 | 1BR,1BA | $974 |
| Van de Vyver | The Reserve | Studio,1BA | $998 |
| Jefferson Townhouses | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shockoe Slip, VA
As of May 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shockoe Slip area is the $0.51 price per square foot 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Shockoe Slip apartment is the Three Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier Model at The Gardens at Manchester starting at $1,655 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Old South 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Park | 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.51 |
| The Gardens at Manchester | Three Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II | Canal 236 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Townsend Square | Townhomes starting at $1080.00- Now Accepting A... | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Trolley Lofts | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 700sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Glenwood Ridge Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Tobacco Landing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| 1527 Mechanicsville Tpke | 1527 Mechanicsville Tpke | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleShockoe Slip, Richmond, VA
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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 Hatcher Tobacco Flats which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Shockoe Slip costs $2,225.
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 276 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 $546 which is $1,679 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shockoe Slip.
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