Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Whitcomb Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $395 (219 Rentals)

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property at 1927 Carrington St
$900

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1927 Carrington St

RichmondVA23223
property at 1925 Carrington St
$900

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1925 Carrington St

RichmondVA23223
property at 927 N 20th St
$900

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927 N 20th St

RichmondVA23223

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$995 - $2,195

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1011 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 411 W Duval St
$995

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411 W Duval St

RichmondVA23220
property at 1019 W Leigh St
$995

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1019 W Leigh St

RichmondVA23220
property at 315 N Adams St
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 12
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315 N Adams St

RichmondVA23220

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The Masonry Apartments
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$1,091 - $1,861

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Base Rent$1,000 - $1,770
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The Masonry Apartments

2001 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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Smokehouse Lofts
$1,095 - $1,195

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Smokehouse Lofts

110-114 S 15th StRichmond, VA 23219
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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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$1,155 - $2,139

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Base Rent$1,010 - $1,994
Required Monthly Fees$145

Total Monthly Price$1,155 - $2,139
12 Month Lease Term
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Towers on Franklin

104 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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311 W. Franklin
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$1,195 - $1,695

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311 W. Franklin

311 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 621 N 32nd St
$1,199

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621 N 32nd St

RichmondVA23223
property at 3503 E Marshall St
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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3503 E Marshall St

RichmondVA23223
property at 3119 4th Ave
$1,225

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Base Rent$1,225

Total Monthly Price$1,225
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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3119 4th Ave

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 11 E Broad St priced from $749. Bloom Apartments II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Whitcomb apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
11 E Broad St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$749
Bloom Apartments II1Bed/1Bath: 456 sq ft1BR,1BA$799
Oxford Square Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$800
Tobacco LandingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$851
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk IIIStudioStudio,1BA$900
Raven PlaceA4.11BR,1BA$959
American Tobacco CollectionEdge-A21BR,1BA$977
Creighton Renaissance ApartmentsOne Bedroom - B1BR,1BA$981
Van de VyverThe ReserveStudio,1BA$998

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Whitcomb, VA

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Whitcomb area is the $0.58 price per square foot 2509 Seminary Ave Model at 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Whitcomb apartment is the CR-XB Three Bedroom, Three Bathroom Model at Cutters Ridge starting at $2,500 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the East 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$0.58
Cutters RidgeCR-XB Three Bedroom, Three Bathroom3BR,3BA$1.25
The Mezzo LoftsMandala Gallery - 3 Bedroom 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.16
Townsend SquareTownhomes starting at $1080.00- Now Accepting A...2BR,1BA$0.94
The JamesJAMES-22BR,2BA$0.89
Marshall Street Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 632sqft1BR,1BA$1.25
Glenwood Ridge Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.13
Creighton Renaissance ApartmentsOne Bedroom - B1BR,1BA$1.26
Oxford Square Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.07
Tobacco LandingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29

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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 $998.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Whitcomb?

The cheapest apartment in Whitcomb is 11 E Broad St which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in Whitcomb costs $1,550.

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 185 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 $602 which is $948 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Whitcomb.

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