Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Willow Lawn Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (72 Rentals)

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2700 Idlewood Ave

2700 Idlewood AveRichmond, VA 23220
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2602-2608 Kensington AveRichmond, VA 23220
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Willow Lawn, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Willow Lawn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Willow Lawn area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Imperial Living Propco LLC priced from $835. Legacy Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,085. Here are the most affordable Willow Lawn apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Imperial Living Propco LLCStudioStudio,1BA$835
Legacy ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,085
Guardian Place ApartmentsS1 Guardian Place 1Studio,1BA$1,192
3425 Kensington Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,275
Cookie Factory LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
The CarouselJumperStudio,1BA$1,358
Penstock Quarter ApartmentsS4Studio,1BA$1,450
1 Scott's AdditionNorfolk One Bed1BR,1BA$1,455
Wellsmith ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,476
The Summit at Scotts AdditionThe Villa - Style B1BR,1BA$1,490

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Willow Lawn, VA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Willow Lawn area is the $2.04 price per square foot # 17 Model at The Abby on Stuart in the in the Far West neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Willow Lawn apartment is the 3 Bed/ 2 Bath Loft Model at Cookie Factory Lofts starting at $2,400 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the Bellevue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Willow Lawn apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Abby on Stuart# 172BR,2.5BA$2.04
Cookie Factory Lofts3 Bed/ 2 Bath Loft3BR,2BA$2.05
Malvern Manor ApartmentsUnrenovated Grove2BR,1BA$1.95
1510 BellevilleW41BR,1BA$2.04
South Arthur1/11BR,1BA$1.76
River School Lofts1D (RENO)1BR,1BA$2.16
The Icon1 Bedroom Tower1BR,1BA$2.20
1 Scott's AdditionNorfolk One Bed1BR,1BA$2.12
Legacy ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath - Patio1BR,1BA$1.73
Imperial Living Propco LLCOne Bedroom One Bath Standard1BR,1BA$1.94

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Willow Lawn, Richmond, VA

Ranked #70

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Willow Lawn Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Willow Lawn Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Willow Lawn?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Willow Lawn is under $1,490.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Willow Lawn?

The cheapest apartment in Willow Lawn is Imperial Living Propco LLC which is listed at $1,085, while the average apartment in Willow Lawn costs $5,981.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Willow Lawn?

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 50 regular apartments in Willow Lawn 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 Willow Lawn?

Cheap apartments in Willow Lawn have an average cost of $216 which is $5,765 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Willow Lawn.

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