Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Whitcomb Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $300 (233 Rentals)

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property at 603 Chamberlayne Pky

$750

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$750

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$750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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603 Chamberlayne Pky

RichmondVA23220
property at 923 N 20th St

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15

923 N 20th St

RichmondVA23223

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property at 927 N 20th St

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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927 N 20th St

RichmondVA23223

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property at 3 N 18th St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3 N 18th St

RichmondVA23223
property at 3310 Barton Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3310 Barton Ave

RichmondVA23222
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209 E Main St
$1,100 - $1,700
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209 E Main St

209 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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Towers on Franklin
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$1,135 - $2,139
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$990 - $1,994
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Towers on Franklin

104 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 1007 N 25th St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1007 N 25th St

RichmondVA23223

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property at 3528 E Richmond Rd

$1,195

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$1,195

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3528 E Richmond Rd

RichmondVA23223
property at 1607 Brookfield St

$1,195

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$1,195

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1607 Brookfield St

RichmondVA23222

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Whitcomb, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Whitcomb Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Whitcomb area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Bloom Apartments II priced from $849. American Tobacco Collection has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $897. Here are the most affordable Whitcomb apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bloom Apartments II1Bed/1Bath: 463 sq ft1BR,1BA$849
American Tobacco CollectionATC-A31BR,1BA$897
Creighton Renaissance ApartmentsOne Bedroom - D1BR,1BA$926
Highland Terrace Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$946
Eagle Mill Lofts2bed 2bth2BR,2BA$950
The Hill BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$995
Van de VyverThe ReserveStudio,1BA$998
Green Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,037
The Stables1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,055
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal IICanal 236 StudioStudio,1BA$1,068

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Whitcomb, VA

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Whitcomb area is the $0.62 price per square foot 2509 Seminary Ave Model at 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Whitcomb apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Park Plaza @ Belvidere starting at $1,862 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Whitcomb apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B2509 Seminary Ave2BR,1BA$0.62
Park Plaza @ Belvidere2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.33
10 Walnut Alley2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 300042BR,2BA$1.24
Townsend SquareTownhomes starting at $1080.00- Now Accepting A...2BR,1BA$0.94
200 Minor Street Quad3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.18
210 E Grace St2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.35
Glenwood Ridge Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.13
Mortons Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.25
Tobacco LandingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.33
Mallard GreensMake Your Move to Mallard Greens Townhomes Today!!2BR,1BA$1.33

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Whitcomb, Richmond, VA

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Whitcomb, Richmond, and the greater Richmond area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Whitcomb Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Whitcomb?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Whitcomb is under $1,068.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Whitcomb?

The cheapest apartment in Whitcomb is Bloom Apartments II which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in Whitcomb costs $1,969.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Whitcomb?

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 126 regular apartments in Whitcomb 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 Whitcomb?

Cheap apartments in Whitcomb have an average cost of $461 which is $1,508 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Whitcomb.

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