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1721 Blair St

RichmondVA23220

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6 S Harvie St

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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Eagle Mill Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Mill Towers

1414 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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408-410 Dobson St
2 Bedroom Apartments

408-410 Dobson St

408-410 Dobson StRichmond, VA 23220

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Pine Court Apartments III
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Court Apartments III

723-725 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
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Pine Court I
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Court I

707 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Parkwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Parkwood

3003 Parkwood AveRichmond, VA 23221
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Eagle Mill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Mill Apartments

1400 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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306 N Mulberry St
2 Bedroom Apartments

306 N Mulberry St

306 N Mulberry StRichmond, VA 23220
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Victory Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Victory Apartments

407 S Cherry StRichmond, VA 23220
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1523 W Cary St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1523 W Cary St

1523 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
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Uptown Richmond, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown Richmond Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Richmond area of Richmond, VA is a 3 Beds unit found at Chesterfield Apartments priced from $845. Eagle Mill Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Uptown Richmond apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chesterfield ApartmentsTHE LINDEN FLOOR PLAN - SUITE III3BR,1BA$845
Eagle Mill Lofts2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$950
Coliseum LoftsE2.3Studio,1BA$1,190
The CarouselJumperStudio,1BA$1,325
1510 W Broad St - Residential2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,350
Sphere ApartmentsS2Studio,1BA$1,371
805W LoftsA41BR,1BA$1,450
Deco at CNBPaige - 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,460
The Icon1 Bedroom Tower1BR,1BA$1,505
The Scout Scotts Addition*The 1899 - Income Restricted*1BR,1BA$1,530

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Richmond, VA

As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Richmond area is the $1.75 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 $2,900. The second greatest value Uptown Richmond apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at 301 S Arthur Ashe Boulevard starting at $3,600 with a $2.40 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1714 W Cary St, Unit 41714 W Cary St2BR,2.5BA$1.75
301 S Arthur Ashe Boulevard3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$2.40
1706 Floyd Ave, Unit B1706 Floyd Ave2BR,1BA$1.63
Chesterfield ApartmentsTHE MULBERRY FLOOR PLAN3BR,1BA$2.36
1510 W Broad St - Residential2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.69
2306 Parkwood Ave, Unit D2306 Parkwood Ave2BR,2BA$1.97
The Icon1 Bedroom Tower1BR,1BA$1.91
The Scout Scotts Addition*The 1899 - Income Restricted*1BR,1BA$2.20
The GuildThe Smith1BR,1BA$2.43
Eagle Mill LoftsStudiosStudio ,1BA$2.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown Richmond, Richmond, VA

Ranked #128

Among neighborhoods in Richmond, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,530.

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 $2,591.

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 80 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 $600 which is $1,991 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Richmond.

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