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

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property at 22 S Robinson St

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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22 S Robinson St

RichmondVA23220
property at 1209 Wallace St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

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1209 Wallace St

RichmondVA23220
property at 517 N Harrison St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 10

517 N Harrison St

RichmondVA23220

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property at 1123 Grove Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

1123 Grove Ave

RichmondVA23220
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2700 Idlewood Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2700 Idlewood Ave

2700 Idlewood AveRichmond, VA 23220
Senior Living
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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
Student Housing
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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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408-410 Dobson St
2 Bedroom Apartments

408-410 Dobson St

408-410 Dobson StRichmond, VA 23220
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Pine Court I
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Court I

707 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
Student Housing
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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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Cary West Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cary West Apartments

2000-2021 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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Victory Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Victory Apartments

407 S Cherry 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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Pine Court Apartments III
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Court Apartments III

723-725 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
Student Housing
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South Arthur
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Arthur

215-217 S Arthur Ashe BlvdRichmond, 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eagle Mill Lofts1 bed 1bth1BR,1BA$1,000
Coliseum LoftsE1Studio,1BA$1,104
Iron House Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,175
1510 W. Broad Street2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 771sqft2BR,2BA$1,325
South Arthur1/11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1843 W Grace St, Unit A1843 W Grace St2BR,1BA$2.39
2808 Floyd Ave, Unit A2808 Floyd Ave2BR,1BA$2.41
1510 W. Broad Street2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 771sqft2BR,2BA$1.26
South Arthur2/12BR,1BA$1.70
LIV Lakeview2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.00
The GuildThe Smith1BR,1BA$2.64
Iron House Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.05
Eagle Mill Lofts2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$1.95
1130 W Grace St1130 W Grace St1BR,1.5BA$2.22
Chesterfield ApartmentsTHE LINDEN FLOOR PLAN - SUITE II (PRE-LEASE)3BR,1BA$2.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown Richmond, Richmond, VA

Ranked #160

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

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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.

Expert Rental Resources

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Written by: Richard Corrigan

Richmond is rightly considered one of the best places to live on the East Coast. We love Richmond’s rich history, phenomenal culinary scene, unique art and culture, and its next-level parks and green spaces.

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Richmond isn't always thought of as a college town, but there are actually several major colleges and universities here. One thing Richmond does get credit for—and rightfully so—is being a very neighborhood-friendly city.

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