
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Shockoe Valley Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (14 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Upper Shockoe Valley area of Richmond.


Jefferson Townhouses

Flats at 14th

The Attain

The Corner Lofts

The Oliver

219 N 19th St, Unit 33
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Shockoe Valley View

2001 East

Shockoe Commons

Terrace at the Masonry

219 N 19th St

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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 | $1,197 | $995 | $1,479 |
| Upper Shockoe Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,472 | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Upper Shockoe Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,608 | $1,225 | $2,177 |
| Upper Shockoe Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,853 | $1,395 | $2,258 |
| Upper Shockoe Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,620 | $1,620 | $1,620 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Upper Shockoe Valley Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hill Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Shockoe Commons | SCommons-A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,043 |
| Flats at 14th | 0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 31684 | Studio,1BA | $1,081 |
| The Attain | Bellevue | 1BR,1BA | $1,109 |
| The Oliver | The Virginia | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Walnut Alley | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 30004 | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Raven Place | B1.1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| The Watkins at Shockoe | The Watkins - Shiplock (One Bedroom) | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Atrium Lofts at Cold Storage | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Jefferson Townhouses | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| The Hill Building | 1BD/1BA - Two Story Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| 2001 East | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Shockoe Commons | SCommons-A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Cigar Lofts | The Scout | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Cedar Broad | A2a | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
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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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