
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Richmond Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (24 Rentals)
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1130 W Grace St

22 S Robinson St

Coliseum Lofts

1209 Wallace St

Iron House Apartments

1510 W. Broad Street

517 N Harrison St
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2700 Idlewood Ave

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Eagle Mill Towers

408-410 Dobson St

Pine Court I

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306 N Mulberry St

Pine Court Apartments III

South Arthur

1005 Grove Ave Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown Richmond?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown Richmond Studio Apartments | $1,269 | $995 | $1,635 |
| Uptown Richmond 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,505 | $999 | $2,000 |
| Uptown Richmond 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,884 | $1,025 | $3,400 |
| Uptown Richmond 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,490 | $920 | $3,800 |
| Uptown Richmond 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,617 | $979 | $3,475 |
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There are currently 24 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 1 Bed unit found at Eagle Mill Lofts priced from $1,000. Coliseum Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,104. Here are the most affordable Uptown Richmond apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Mill Lofts | 1 bed 1bth | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Coliseum Lofts | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,104 |
| Iron House Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| 1510 W. Broad Street | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 771sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1,325 |
| South Arthur | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Richmond, VA
As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown Richmond area is the $2.39 price per square foot 1843 W Grace St Model at 1843 W Grace St, Unit A in the in the Near West neighborhood starting from $2,990. The second greatest value Uptown Richmond apartment is the 2808 Floyd Ave Model at 2808 Floyd Ave, Unit A starting at $2,695 with a $2.41 price per square foot in the Far 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1843 W Grace St, Unit A | 1843 W Grace St | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| 2808 Floyd Ave, Unit A | 2808 Floyd Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| 1510 W. Broad Street | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 771sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| South Arthur | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| LIV Lakeview | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| The Guild | The Smith | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Iron House Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Eagle Mill Lofts | 2bed 1bth | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| 1130 W Grace St | 1130 W Grace St | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.22 |
| Chesterfield Apartments | THE LINDEN FLOOR PLAN - SUITE II (PRE-LEASE) | 3BR,1BA | $2.25 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Richmond Apartments
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 $1,000, while the average apartment in Uptown Richmond costs $2,501.
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 $758 which is $1,743 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Richmond.
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