Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tobacco Row Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (72 Rentals)

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Richmond Arts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Richmond Arts

115 N 1st StRichmond, VA 23219
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Tracks at the Masonry
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tracks at the Masonry

1716 E Cary StRichmond, VA 23223
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Market Slip
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Market Slip

2 S 17th StRichmond, VA 23219
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501-503 E Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

501-503 E Main St

501-503 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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The Hill Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hill Building

114 Virginia StRichmond, VA 23219
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Linden Tower
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Linden Tower

116 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23219
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1820 E Broad St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1820 E Broad St

1820 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23223
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Old Stone Row
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Old Stone Row

2001 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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Tobacco Row, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Tobacco Row Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tobacco Row area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Attain Shockoe priced from $955. Jefferson Townhouses has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Tobacco Row apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Attain ShockoePocahontasStudio,1BA$955
Jefferson Townhouses1X11BR,1BA$1,000
Cedar BroadA2b1BR,1BA$1,045
Old Stone RowOS A101BR,1BA$1,055
Mortons Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Hatcher Tobacco Flats2X22BR,2BA$1,110
Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,116
Revival Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,149
The OliverThe Wonderland2BR,2BA$1,177
Trolley Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tobacco Row, VA

As of August 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tobacco Row area is the $1.55 price per square foot The Hull Model at The Hudson in the in the Old South neighborhood starting from $2,080. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The HudsonThe Hull3BR,2BA$1.55
Raven PlaceB1.12BR,2BA$1.47
Hatcher Tobacco Flats3X23BR,2BA$1.23
Miller and Rhoads Residences1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.51
Trolley Lofts2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.58
Smokehouse Lofts2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.61
The Corner Lofts - 1321 E. Main St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.50
Mortons Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.42
Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.57
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal WalkCanal 236 StudioStudio ,1BA$1.55

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Tobacco Row, Richmond, VA

Ranked #38

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Virginia, including Richmond. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tobacco Row?

The cheapest apartment in Tobacco Row is Jefferson Townhouses which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Tobacco Row costs $3,909.

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 101 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 $1,162 which is $2,747 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tobacco Row.

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