
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Richmond Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (56 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Uptown Richmond area of Richmond.


Eagle Mill Lofts

The Ritz

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Coliseum Lofts

1106 W Main St

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Iron House Apartments

1719 Blair St

1414 W Marshall St, Unit 502

3206 Ellwood Ave

1919 Lakeview Ave
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9 S Brunswick St

1005 Grove Ave Apartments

1510 W. Broad Street

Pierce Arrow

19 S Arthur Ashe Blvd

20 S Allen Ave

18 S Allen Ave

The 1805

1840 Monument Ave

117 S Stafford Ave
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The Carousel

511 Ryland St

10 S Randolph St

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2207 W Grace St, Unit Apt C

2307 W Main St, Unit A

LIV Lakeview

112 S Laurel St, Unit B

1322 W Broad St

1110 W Main St

1333 W Broad St, Unit 514
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2623 Floyd Ave

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805W Lofts

1005 W Franklin St

102 N Lombardy St

2700 Idlewood Ave

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Cornish Brewery Apartments

Eagle Mill Towers

Victory Apartments

408-410 Dobson St
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The Villas At Granby

Eagle Mill Apartments

Pine Court I

Cary West Apartments

The Parkwood

306 N Mulberry St

Pine Court Apartments III

1318 W. Broad St.

South Arthur Apartments

Stuart and Davis
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown Richmond Studio Apartments | $1,316 | $1,000 | $1,749 |
| Uptown Richmond 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,571 | $1,010 | $2,900 |
| Uptown Richmond 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,783 | $975 | $2,750 |
| Uptown Richmond 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,069 | $810 | $3,800 |
| Uptown Richmond 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,121 | $890 | $3,680 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 56 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. Pierce Arrow has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,355. Here are the most affordable Uptown Richmond apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Mill Lofts | 2bed 2bth | 2BR,2BA | $950 |
| Pierce Arrow | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,355 |
| Coliseum Lofts | B5.1 | 2BR,2BA | $1,411 |
| LIV Lakeview | 2B/1BA Lake TH Reno | 2BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| 805W Lofts | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Lombardy Lofts | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1,695 |
| Circ Apartments | The Lombardy | 1BR,1BA | $1,736 |
| The Guild | The Carver | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Richmond, VA
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown Richmond area is the $0.20 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 1318 W. Broad St. in the in the Near West neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Uptown Richmond apartment is the 1301 W Leigh St Model at 1301 W Leigh St starting at $2,000 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1318 W. Broad St. | 3 Beds, 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $0.20 |
| 1301 W Leigh St | 1301 W Leigh St | 3BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Lombardy Lofts | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| 3121 Grove Ave, Unit 3 | 3121 Grove Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Coliseum Lofts | B4.1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.22 |
| 2219 W Grace St, Unit Apt 1 | 2219 W Grace St | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| LIV Lakeview | 2B/1BA Lake TH Reno | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| The Guild | The Carver ACC | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| 805W Lofts | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Eagle Mill Lofts | 1 bed 1bth | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUptown Richmond, Richmond, VA
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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
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 $1,825.
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 $950, while the average apartment in Uptown Richmond costs $2,000.
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 $508 which is $1,492 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Richmond.
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