Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Shockoe Valley Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (14 Rentals)

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2001 East
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2001 East

2001 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23223
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Shockoe Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shockoe Commons

1209-1211 E Main StRichmond, VA 23223
property at 219 N 19th St

$1,195

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 15

219 N 19th St

RichmondVA23223
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Shockoe Creek Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Shockoe Creek Apartments

1407-1411 E Cary StRichmond, VA 23219
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The Lofts at Franklin
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lofts at Franklin

1806-1816 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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Upper Shockoe Valley, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Upper Shockoe Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper Shockoe Valley area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at The Hill Building priced from $995. Shockoe Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,043. Here are the most affordable Upper Shockoe Valley apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hill BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$995
Shockoe CommonsSCommons-A21BR,1BA$1,043
Flats at 14th0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 31684Studio,1BA$1,081
The AttainBellevue1BR,1BA$1,109
The OliverThe Virginia1BR,1BA$1,177

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Shockoe Valley, VA

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Shockoe Valley area is the $1.46 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 30004 Model at 10 Walnut Alley in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $1,830. The second greatest value Upper Shockoe Valley apartment is the B1.1 Model at Raven Place starting at $1,775 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper Shockoe Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
10 Walnut Alley2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 300042BR,2BA$1.46
Raven PlaceB1.12BR,2BA$1.50
The Watkins at ShockoeThe Watkins - Shiplock (One Bedroom)1BR,1BA$1.53
Atrium Lofts at Cold StorageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.74
Jefferson Townhouses2x12BR,1BA$1.63
The Hill Building1BD/1BA - Two Story Loft1BR,1BA$1.85
2001 EastA21BR,1BA$2.15
Shockoe CommonsSCommons-A21BR,1BA$1.66
Cigar LoftsThe Scout1BR,1BA$1.98
Cedar BroadA2a1BR,1BA$2.29

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Upper Shockoe Valley, Richmond, VA

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

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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 $1,320.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Upper Shockoe Valley?

The cheapest apartment in Upper Shockoe Valley is Shockoe Commons which is listed at $1,043, while the average apartment in Upper Shockoe Valley costs $1,981.

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 17 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 $839 which is $1,142 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Shockoe Valley.

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