
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Whitcomb Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (68 Rentals)
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2001 East

3114 Barton Ave

Towers on Franklin

The Masonry Apartments

Creighton Renaissance Apartments

The Mezzo Lofts

1019 W Leigh St

2104 Phaup St

Eagle Mill Lofts
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Van de Vyver

923 N 20th St

Jefferson Townhouses

Flats at 25th

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The Attain

The Berkshire

Townsend Square

927 N 20th St

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Grace & Monroe Apartments

210 E Grace St

Oxford Square Apartments

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Goshen Street

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The Richmond Dairy Apartments
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Jefferson Mews

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Richmond Arts

Market Slip

Jernigin Hall

2910 Chamberlayne Ave

101 Poe St

Tracks at the Masonry

The Dill Building

Bacon Retirement Community
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701 Saint James Street Apartments

Highland Terrace Apartments

Bowler Retirement Community

501-503 E Main St

1200 SEMMES Apartments

Eagle Mill Towers

Beckstoffer's Mill Lofts

Linden Tower
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Whitcomb, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Whitcomb?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitcomb Studio Apartments | $1,258 | $849 | $2,177 |
| Whitcomb 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,494 | $895 | $2,657 |
| Whitcomb 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,778 | $859 | $3,795 |
| Whitcomb 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,964 | $739 | $3,266 |
| Whitcomb 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,164 | $649 | $5,599 |
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There are currently 68 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Whitcomb Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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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 $899. Towers on Franklin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Whitcomb apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloom Apartments II | 1Bed/1Bath: 456 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Towers on Franklin | Harrison | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| The Mezzo Lofts | Montage Gallery - Studios | Studio,1BA | $991 |
| The Masonry Apartments | Masonry TS-S1 | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Van de Vyver | The Reserve | Studio,1BA | $998 |
| Eagle Mill Lofts | 1 bed 1bth | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Jefferson Townhouses | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Atrium on Broad Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Cedar Broad | A2b | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Townsend Square | Townhomes starting at $1050.00- Now Accepting A... | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Whitcomb, VA
As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Whitcomb area is the $1.45 price per square foot Downtown Double Suite Model at The Berkshire in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Whitcomb apartment is the Two Bed Two Bath Model at Broadway Apartments starting at $1,446 with a $1.06 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Berkshire | Downtown Double Suite | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Broadway Apartments | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II | Canal 236 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Raven Place | B1.1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Townsend Square | Townhomes starting at $1050.00- Now Accepting A... | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| 209 E Main St | Unit 208A | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Marshall Street Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| The Corner Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 33402 | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Mallard Greens | Welcome to MallardGreens | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Atrium on Broad Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
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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 $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Whitcomb?
The cheapest apartment in Whitcomb is Bloom Apartments II which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Whitcomb costs $2,049.
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 168 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 $543 which is $1,506 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Whitcomb.
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