
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Willow Oaks Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $600 (32 Rentals)
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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 |
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Willow Oaks Studio Apartments | $1,329 | $1,050 | $1,759 |
Willow Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,810 | $629 | $3,605 |
Willow Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,036 | $809 | $6,550 |
Willow Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,126 | $984 | $7,150 |
Willow Oaks 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,483 | $2,700 | $7,250 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Willow Oaks Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Cheapest Available Willow Oaks Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Willow Oaks area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ashton Square Apartments priced from $629. The Arbors Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Willow Oaks apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Ashton Square Apartments | Ashley | 1BR,1BA | $629 |
The Arbors Senior Apartments | Move-in Special Now offering Reduced Rent - ... | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Gateway Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes | Lexington | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,163 |
Villas at Cedarhurst | We can’t believe it either: a 1BD townhome for ... | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Ashley Park | 11A | 1BR,1BA | $1,217 |
The Crossings at Bramblewood Apartment Homes | The Pine | 1BR,1BA | $1,238 |
3425 Kensington Avenue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Morningside Apartments | White Oak Tax Credit | 2BR,1BA | $1,320 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Willow Oaks, VA
As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Willow Oaks area is the $1.46 price per square foot 2BR/2BA Model at Willow Oaks Apartments in the in the Midlothian neighborhood starting from $1,747. The second greatest value Willow Oaks apartment is the 3 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes starting at $1,937 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Midlothian neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Willow Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Willow Oaks Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes | 3 Bed 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.63 |
The Residences of Westover Hills | 2BR 1BA Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Morningside Apartments | White Oak Tax Credit | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Linden at Forest Hill | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Ashton Square Apartments | West | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
St. John's Wood | Lambeth Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
The Crossings at Bramblewood Apartment Homes | The Pine | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes | Regency | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
The Arbors Senior Apartments | Move-in Special Now offering Reduced Rent - ... | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Willow Oaks Neighborhood in Richmond, VA
Walk Score®
48 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
32 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
28 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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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 $1,320.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Willow Oaks?
The cheapest apartment in Willow Oaks is Ashton Square Apartments which is listed at $629, while the average apartment in Willow Oaks costs $6,500.
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 33 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 $531 which is $5,969 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Willow Oaks.
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