
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Willow Oaks Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $1,165 (57 Rentals)


Chippenham Townhomes

Park at Forest Hill

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The Residences of Westover Hills

404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes

St. John's Wood

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Forest Hill

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700 West 44

Alexander at 1090

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The Crossings at Bramblewood

Forest Ridge

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Georgetown Apartments

Georgetown Apartments

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Ashley Park Apartments

Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove Ave

2623 Floyd Ave

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Villas at Cedarhurst
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3106 Patterson Ave

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The Gallery Midtown Apartments

3549 Grove Ave

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3143 Ellwood Ave, Unit C

2601 Parkwood Ave

Village at Westlake

Courtyard Lofts

3106 Hanover Ave

118 S Colonial Ave

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The Carousel
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414 N Sheppard St

2820 Monument Ave

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The Nest Scott's Addition

3004 Douglasdale Rd, Unit 1

3329 Cutshaw Ave

Westover Hills Townhomes

306 N Mulberry St

Linden At Forest Hill

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3425 Kensington Avenue

3514 Park Ave.

Kensington Court

The Parkwood

Argon

Osprey Lofts

South Arthur Apartments

2802 Park Ave

3600 West Broad Street

Century Flats
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Willow Oaks, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Willow Oaks?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Oaks Studio Apartments | $1,354 | $954 | $1,840 |
| Willow Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,776 | $1,005 | $3,225 |
Willow Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,878 | $1,165 | $3,932 |
| Willow Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,160 | $1,550 | $4,553 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Willow Oaks Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Willow Oaks?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Willow Oaks is under $1,278.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Willow Oaks?
The cheapest apartment in Willow Oaks is Chippenham Townhomes which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Willow Oaks costs $1,795.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Willow Oaks?
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 66 regular apartments in Willow Oaks 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 Oaks?
Cheap apartments in Willow Oaks have an average cost of $595 which is $1,200 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Willow Oaks.
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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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