
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Willow Oaks Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (81 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Willow Oaks area of Richmond.


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Villas at Cedarhurst

404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes

Forest Ridge

Norcroft Townhomes-55 and older

Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove Ave

Chippenham Townhomes

Park at Forest Hill

Forest Hill

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The Residences of Westover Hills
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700 West 44

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Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes

St. John's Wood

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The Crossings at Bramblewood

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Ashton Square Apartments

3401 Monument Ave, Unit C

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Ashley Park Apartments

Courtyard Lofts

Morningside Apartments

4337 Shirley Rd
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Alexander at 1090

3218 W Grace St

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The Carousel

4201 Bromley Ln

3314 Ellwood Ave

3322 Ellwood Ave

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The Gallery Midtown Apartments

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Georgetown Apartments

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The Nest Scott's Addition
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Willow Oaks Apartments

The Summit at Scotts Addition

Village at Westlake

3204 Hanover Ave

4050 Forest Hill Ave, Unit 4050 Forest Hill Avenue #U35

The Preserve Scotts Addition

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414 N Sheppard St

1111 N Thompson St

2605 Parkwood Ave

Triton Scotts Addition - Monument
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3106 Patterson Ave

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The Icon

208 N Nansemond St

2601 Parkwood Ave

2802 Park Ave

Ellison Museum District

3549 Grove Ave

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3143 Ellwood Ave, Unit D

3106 Hanover Ave

3415 Stuart Ave
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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 | $1,413 | $954 | $1,844 |
| Willow Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,768 | $980 | $3,225 |
| Willow Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,827 | $1,165 | $3,520 |
| Willow Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,107 | $1,550 | $4,575 |
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There are currently 81 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 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes priced from $980. Chippenham Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Willow Oaks apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes | Brookline | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
| Chippenham Townhomes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| MacTavish Flats | B | Studio,1BA | $1,053 |
| Forest Ridge | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| The Residences of Westover Hills | 2BR 1BA Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1,215 |
| 3425 Kensington Avenue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| St. John's Wood | Cheyne Loft Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,255 |
| Ashton Square Apartments | Lexington | 2BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Morningside Apartments | White Oak Tax Credit | 2BR,1BA | $1,320 |
| 2832 Monument Ave.* | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Willow Oaks, VA
As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Willow Oaks area is the $1.65 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes in the in the Midlothian neighborhood starting from $1,934. The second greatest value Willow Oaks apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 2802 Park Ave starting at $1,700 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Near West 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| 2802 Park Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 3530 Grove Avenue | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Ashton Square Apartments | Berkshire | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.51 |
| Villas at Cedarhurst | 2 bed/ 1.5 bath Townhome (U-shaped kitchen) | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.54 |
| Hill Standard | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| The Residences of Westover Hills | 2BR 1BA Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Alexander at 1090 | Humboldt | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Morningside Apartments | White Oak Tax Credit | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Chippenham Townhomes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
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Best Local Schools in Willow Oaks, Richmond, VA
Southampton Elementary School
Lucille M. Brown Middle School
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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 $1,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Willow Oaks?
The cheapest apartment in Willow Oaks is 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes which is listed at $980, while the average apartment in Willow Oaks costs $1,681.
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 72 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 $467 which is $1,214 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Willow Oaks.
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