Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Willow Oaks Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (50 Rentals)

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Westover Hills Townhomes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westover Hills Townhomes

600 Westover Hills BlvdRichmond, VA 23225
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2700 Idlewood Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2700 Idlewood Ave

2700 Idlewood AveRichmond, VA 23220
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3329 Cutshaw Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3329 Cutshaw Ave

3329 Cutshaw AveRichmond, VA 23230
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The Parkwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Parkwood

3003 Parkwood AveRichmond, VA 23221
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Chippenham Townhomes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chippenham Townhomes

7523 Ander CtRichmond, VA 23225
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MacTavish Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

MacTavish Flats

1302 MacTavish AveRichmond, VA 23230
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306 N Mulberry St
2 Bedroom Apartments

306 N Mulberry St

306 N Mulberry StRichmond, VA 23220
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Osprey Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Osprey Lofts

3210 W Leigh StRichmond, VA 23230
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Hill Standard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hill Standard

4910-4930 Forest Hill AveRichmond, VA 23225
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Century Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Century Flats

1004 N Thompson StRichmond, VA 23230
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Argon Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Argon Apartments

3805 Cutshaw AveRichmond, VA 23230
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3514 Park Ave.
2 Bedroom Apartments

3514 Park Ave.

3514 Park AveRichmond, VA 23221
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Kensington Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kensington Court

2900 Kensington AveRichmond, VA 23221
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South Arthur
1 Bedroom Apartments

South Arthur

215-217 S Arthur Ashe BlvdRichmond, VA 23220

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Willow Oaks, Richmond, VA Local Guide

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 $975. Gateway Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Willow Oaks apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ashton Square ApartmentsAshley1BR,1BA$975
Gateway ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,050
Alexander at 1090Volta2BR,2BA$1,095
Forest RidgeS1Studio,1BA$1,099
Linden at Forest HillOne Bedroom - A1BR,1BA$1,100
404 Rivertowne Apartment HomesLexington1BR,1BA$1,150
The Residences of Westover Hills1BR 1BA Renovated1BR,1BA$1,175
Ashley Park11A1BR,1BA$1,199
St. John's WoodLambeth Loft Townhome1BR,1BA$1,250
3425 Kensington Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Willow Oaks, VA

As of August 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Willow Oaks area is the $1.81 price per square foot B1 Model at Boulders Lakeside in the in the Midlothian neighborhood starting from $2,090. The second greatest value Willow Oaks apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes starting at $1,617 with a $1.67 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Boulders LakesideB12BR,2BA$1.81
Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.67
Alexander at 1090Humboldt2BR,2BA$1.25
Morningside ApartmentsWhite Oak Tax Credit2BR,1BA$1.51
South Arthur1/11BR,1BA$1.76
Willow Oaks Apartments1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$1.81
St. John's WoodLambeth Townhome1BR,1BA$1.79
404 Rivertowne Apartment HomesLexington1BR,1BA$1.72
The Residences of Westover Hills1BR 1BA Renovated1BR,1BA$1.81
Linden at Forest HillOne Bedroom - A1BR,1BA$1.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Willow Oaks, Richmond, VA

Ranked #100

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Willow Oaks, Richmond, VA

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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?

  • 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 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 $1,275.

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 $975, while the average apartment in Willow Oaks costs $5,981.

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 41 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 $798 which is $5,183 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Willow Oaks.

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