Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Upper Shockoe Valley Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $925 (28 Rentals)

Attain Shockoe

Jefferson Townhouses

American Tobacco Center

Shockoe Commons

1705-1709 E Franklin St

1407 E Cary Street
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The Oliver

10 Walnut Alley

Sphere Apartments
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Deco at CNB

Atrium Lofts at Cold Storage

1877 Lofts

1710 East Franklin Street

Shockoe Valley View

1903 E Marshall St

Exchange Place

The Watkins at Shockoe
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Upper Shockoe Valley, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Upper Shockoe Valley?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Upper Shockoe Valley Studio Apartments | $1,301 | $804 | $2,022 |
Upper Shockoe Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,554 | $925 | $2,694 |
Upper Shockoe Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,949 | $1,225 | $3,321 |
Upper Shockoe Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,704 | $1,395 | $4,050 |
Upper Shockoe Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,620 | $1,620 | $1,620 |
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Getting Around the Upper Shockoe Valley Neighborhood in Richmond, VA
Walk Score®
79 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
52 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
59 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper Shockoe Valley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Upper Shockoe Valley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Upper Shockoe Valley is under $1,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Upper Shockoe Valley?
The cheapest apartment in Upper Shockoe Valley is 2001 East which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Upper Shockoe Valley costs $2,651.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Upper Shockoe Valley?
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 56 regular apartments in Upper Shockoe Valley 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 Upper Shockoe Valley?
Cheap apartments in Upper Shockoe Valley have an average cost of $640 which is $2,011 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Shockoe Valley.
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