Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tobacco Row Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $600 (49 Rentals)
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Attain Shockoe

The Masonry Apartments

Jefferson Townhouses

Mortons Apartments

Old Stone Row

Flats at 25th

The Edison Apartments

Atrium on Broad Apartments
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The Shockoe Collection

Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero

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Tobacco Row, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tobacco Row?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Tobacco Row Studio Apartments | $1,260 | $864 | $2,067 |
Tobacco Row 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,492 | $958 | $10,000+ |
Tobacco Row 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,816 | $1,098 | $3,156 |
Tobacco Row 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,386 | $1,395 | $3,400 |
Tobacco Row 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,784 | $1,620 | $5,949 |
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There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Tobacco Row Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Cheapest Available Tobacco Row Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tobacco Row area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hatcher Tobacco Flats priced from $933. Attain Shockoe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $994. Here are the most affordable Tobacco Row apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
Attain Shockoe | Pocahontas | Studio,1BA | $994 |
Jefferson Townhouses | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Mortons Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,015 |
Old Stone Row | OS A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
City View Place | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1BA | $1,090 |
The Shockoe Collection | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
210 E Grace St | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,116 |
The Jackson on Broad | 0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 19086 | Studio,1BA | $1,135 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tobacco Row, VA
As of October 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tobacco Row area is the $1.27 price per square foot Canal 236 2 Beds Model at Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Tobacco Row apartment is the B1.1 Model at Raven Place starting at $1,730 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tobacco Row apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk | Canal 236 2 Beds | Studio ,1BA | $1.27 |
Raven Place | B1.1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
Consolidated | CO-B One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Marshall Street Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Miller and Rhoads Residences | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
City View Place | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
American Cigar | AC-L One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Trolley Lofts | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleTobacco Row, Richmond, VA
Ranked #36
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Tobacco Row Neighborhood in Richmond, VA
Walk Score®
90 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
54 / 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 Tobacco Row Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Tobacco Row?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tobacco Row is under $1,135.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tobacco Row?
The cheapest apartment in Tobacco Row is Hatcher Tobacco Flats which is listed at $933, while the average apartment in Tobacco Row costs $3,784.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tobacco Row?
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 82 regular apartments in Tobacco Row 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 Tobacco Row?
Cheap apartments in Tobacco Row have an average cost of $1,164 which is $2,620 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tobacco Row.
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