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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Oaks Studio Apartments | $1,360 | $954 | $1,840 |
| Willow Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,778 | $985 | $3,225 |
| Willow Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,879 | $1,165 | $3,932 |
| Willow Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,154 | $1,550 | $4,573 |
There are currently 72 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Willow Oaks Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
See all Apartments in RichmondThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Willow Oaks area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Villas at Cedarhurst priced from $954. Forest Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Willow Oaks apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas at Cedarhurst | What You See is What You Pay. | Studio,1BA | $954 |
| Forest Ridge | S1 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes | Lexington | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Chippenham Townhomes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| 700 West 44 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,151 |
| Park at Forest Hill | Byrd | 1BR,1BA | $1,155 |
| Ashley Park Apartments | The Belle | 1BR,1BA | $1,168 |
| The Arbors Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom - Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,191 |
| St. John's Wood | Cheyne Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes | 1 Bed 1.5 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,278 |
As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Willow Oaks area is the $1.74 price per square foot 2D (RENO) Model at River School Lofts in the in the Far West neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Willow Oaks apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes starting at $2,092 with a $1.78 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| River School Lofts | 2D (RENO) | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| The Residences of Westover Hills | 2BR 1BA Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Ashton Square Apartments | Kensington | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Alexander at 1090 | Humboldt | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Morningside Apartments | White Oak Tax Credit | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Willow Oaks Apartments | 1BR/1.5BA | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.81 |
| Chippenham Townhomes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes | Vanderbilt | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Villas at Cedarhurst | What You See is What You Pay. | Studio ,1BA | $1.80 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Willow Oaks is under $1,278.
The cheapest apartment in Willow Oaks is 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Willow Oaks costs $1,795.
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.
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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