Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Richmond Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (80 Rentals)

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1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 1301
$926
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$926

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$926
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 1301

1301 Idlewood AveRichmond, VA 23220
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Iron House Apartments
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$1,326 - $2,515
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$1,221 - $2,410
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Iron House Apartments

1309 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 2602 Grove

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2602 Grove

RichmondVA23220
property at 303 S Arthur Ashe Blvd

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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303 S Arthur Ashe Blvd, Unit 8

303 S Arthur Ashe Blvd
RichmondVA23220

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The Carousel
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$1,442 - $2,650
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$1,442 - $2,650

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$1,442 - $2,650
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Carousel

2400 Grayland AveRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 1005 W Franklin St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1005 W Franklin St

RichmondVA23220
property at 511 Ryland St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 11

511 Ryland St

RichmondVA23220
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Coliseum Lofts
Rent Specials
$1,499 - $2,869
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$1,499 - $2,869

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$1,499 - $2,869
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Coliseum Lofts

1335-1387 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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Circ Apartments
$1,589 - $3,834
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$1,589 - $3,834

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$1,589 - $3,834
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 19

Circ Apartments

1137 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 10 N Harrison St

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 5

10 N Harrison St

RichmondVA23220
property at 102 N Lombardy St

$1,600 - $2,490

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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102 N Lombardy St

RichmondVA23220

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property at 2215 W Grace St

$1,610

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$1,610

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$1,610

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 31

2215 W Grace St

RichmondVA23220
property at 1144 W Grace St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1144 W Grace St

RichmondVA23220
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805W Lofts
$1,695 - $2,195
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$1,695 - $2,195

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$1,695 - $2,195
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 14

805W Lofts

805 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 1422 Winder St

$1,699

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$1,699

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$1,699

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1422 Winder St

RichmondVA23220
property at 3120 Parkwood Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 31

3120 Parkwood Ave

RichmondVA23221

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property at 1302 Floyd Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 12

1302 Floyd Ave

RichmondVA23220
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1701 W Leigh St
$1,700 - $2,500
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$1,700 - $2,500

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$1,700 - $2,500
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1701 W Leigh St

1701 W Leigh StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 2601 Parkwood Ave

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2601 Parkwood Ave

RichmondVA23220
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3143 Ellwood Ave, Unit C
$1,795
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$1,795

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$1,795
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

3143 Ellwood Ave, Unit C

3143 Ellwood AveRichmond, VA 23221
property at 2220 Parkwood Ave

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

2220 Parkwood Ave

RichmondVA23220
property at 312 S Pine St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

312 S Pine St

RichmondVA23220
property at 939 W Grace St

$1,800 - $2,700

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 16

939 W Grace St

RichmondVA23220

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property at 3106 Hanover Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3106 Hanover Ave

RichmondVA23221
property at 402 Stuart Cir

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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402 Stuart Cir

RichmondVA23220
property at 2000 Lakeview Ave

$1,899

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$1,899

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$1,899

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2000 Lakeview Ave

RichmondVA23220
property at 1620 Grove Ave

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1620 Grove Ave

RichmondVA23220
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2700 Idlewood Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2700 Idlewood Ave

2700 Idlewood AveRichmond, VA 23220
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Virginia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Virginia Apartments

2602-2608 Kensington AveRichmond, VA 23220
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Cornish Brewery Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornish Brewery Apartments

1201 W Clay StRichmond, VA 23220
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Eagle Mill Towers
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Mill Towers

1414 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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Cheapest Available Uptown Richmond Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Richmond area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Grace St 1120 priced from $1,175. Eagle Mill Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here are the most affordable Uptown Richmond apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grace St 1120Grace St 1120 - 171BR,1BA$1,175
Eagle Mill Lofts1 bed 1bth1BR,1BA$1,225
1510 W. Broad Street1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 599sqft1BR,1BA$1,250
Claiborne Court Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,349
Pierce ArrowStudioStudio,1BA$1,355
1322 W Broad St1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 771141BR,1BA$1,380
Stuart and Davis1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 650sqft1BR,1BA$1,399
LIV Lakeview2B/1BA Lake TH Class2BR,1BA$1,495
The CarouselPrancer1BR,1BA$1,507

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Richmond, VA

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown Richmond area is the $0.58 price per square foot 1301 Idlewood Ave Model at 1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 1301 in the in the Near West neighborhood starting from $926. The second greatest value Uptown Richmond apartment is the 2100 W Cary St Model at 2100 W Cary St starting at $2,900 with a $2.15 price per square foot in the Near West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown Richmond apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 13011301 Idlewood Ave4BR,2BA$0.58
2100 W Cary St2100 W Cary St3BR,2BA$2.15
Iron House Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.93
929 W Grace St, Unit second floor #2929 W Grace St3BR,1BA$1.58
1701 W Leigh St1701 W Leigh St2BR,1BA$1.42
Stuart and Davis1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 650sqft1BR,1BA$1.40
2914 Idlewood Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.76
1510 W. Broad Street1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 599sqft1BR,1BA$1.43
Claiborne Court Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.59
LIV Lakeview2B/1.5BA Lake TH Ren2BR,1.5BA$2.13

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Uptown Richmond, Richmond, VA

Ranked #145

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Richmond Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Uptown Richmond?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Uptown Richmond is under $1,507.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown Richmond?

The cheapest apartment in Uptown Richmond is Grace St 1120 which is listed at $1,175, while the average apartment in Uptown Richmond costs $2,299.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Uptown Richmond?

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 16 regular apartments in Uptown Richmond 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 Uptown Richmond?

Cheap apartments in Uptown Richmond have an average cost of $347 which is $1,952 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Richmond.

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