
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Richmond Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (29 Rentals)
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Coliseum Lofts

1510 W Broad St - Residential

1144 W Grace St

1719 Blair St

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The 1805
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1301 W Main St

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Uptown Richmond, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown Richmond?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Uptown Richmond Studio Apartments | $1,181 | $1,049 | $1,488 |
Uptown Richmond 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,635 | $1,125 | $2,584 |
Uptown Richmond 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,945 | $1,150 | $3,711 |
Uptown Richmond 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,483 | $870 | $4,050 |
Uptown Richmond 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,601 | $850 | $3,710 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Uptown Richmond Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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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 2 Beds unit found at Eagle Mill Lofts priced from $950. Coliseum Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,049. Here are the most affordable Uptown Richmond apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Eagle Mill Lofts | 2bed 1bth | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
Coliseum Lofts | E2.2 | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
1510 W Broad St - Residential | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1,350 |
The Carousel | Jumper | Studio,1BA | $1,358 |
South Arthur | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
805W Lofts | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
The Guild | The Smith | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Richmond, VA
As of July 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Richmond area is the $1.63 price per square foot 1714 W Cary St Model at 1714 W Cary St, Unit 4 in the in the Near West neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Uptown Richmond apartment is the 1300 Grove Ave Model at 1300 Grove Ave, Unit 3 starting at $1,525 with a $1.17 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1714 W Cary St, Unit 4 | 1714 W Cary St | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.63 |
1300 Grove Ave, Unit 3 | 1300 Grove Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Circ Apartments | The Monument | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
1510 W Broad St - Residential | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
South Arthur | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
3101 W Cary St, Unit apt B | 3101 W Cary St | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
2306 Parkwood Ave, Unit D | 2306 Parkwood Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
Iron House Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Eagle Mill Lofts | Studios | Studio ,1BA | $2.24 |
Chesterfield Apartments | THE LINDEN FLOOR PLAN - SUITE III | 3BR,1BA | $2.11 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUptown Richmond, Richmond, VA
Ranked #157
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Uptown Richmond Neighborhood in Richmond, VA
Walk Score®
93 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
81 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
45 / 100
Some Transit
A few 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 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 $1,725.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown Richmond?
The cheapest apartment in Uptown Richmond is Eagle Mill Lofts which is listed at $1,125, while the average apartment in Uptown Richmond costs $2,500.
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 7 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 $699 which is $1,801 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Richmond.
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