Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shockoe Slip Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (155 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Shockoe Slip area of Richmond.

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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 2 Beds unit found at New Manchester Flats priced from $832. Manchester Grand Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $855. Here are the most affordable Shockoe Slip apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
New Manchester FlatsThe Maury2BR,2BA$832
Manchester Grand ApartmentsA2111BR,1BA$855
Attain ShockoeBellevue1BR,1BA$895
Towers on FranklinRodneyStudio,1BA$949
Eagle Mill Lofts2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$950
Dogtown Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$999
Townsend SquareTownhomes starting at $1000.00- Now Accepting A...2BR,1BA$1,000
Jefferson Townhouses1X11BR,1BA$1,000
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1,020

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shockoe Slip, VA

As of May 02, 2025 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 Canal 236 1 Bed Model at Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk starting at $1,227 with a $0.94 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Marshall Park4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.51
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal WalkCanal 236 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.94
Townsend SquareTownhomes starting at $1000.00- Now Accepting A...2BR,1BA$0.87
Venus At Manchester Apartments2 -Bedroom, 2-Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk IIIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
1407 E Cary Street1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.11
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
Mallard GreensTWO BEDROOMS JUST FOR YOU!! AVAILABLE NOW - WH...2BR,1BA$1.33
1527 Mechanicsville Tpke, Unit 31527 Mechanicsville Tpke1BR,1BA$1.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Shockoe Slip, Richmond, VA

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in Richmond, VA 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 $1,020.

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

The cheapest apartment in Shockoe Slip is Manchester Grand Apartments which is listed at $855, while the average apartment in Shockoe Slip costs $3,145.

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 281 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 $504 which is $2,641 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shockoe Slip.

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