Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Willow Oaks Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (81 Rentals)

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Villas at Cedarhurst
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$954 - $1,603
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$950 - $1,599
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$954 - $1,603
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Villas at Cedarhurst

5950 Westower CtRichmond, VA 23225
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700 West 44
$1,151 - $1,602
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$1,146 - $1,597
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$1,151 - $1,602
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700 West 44

4500 Bassett AveRichmond, VA 23225
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Ashton Square Apartments
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$1,275 - $1,575
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$1,275 - $1,575

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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ashton Square Apartments

603-A Westover Hills BlvdRichmond, VA 23225
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property at 3401 Monument Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 16

3401 Monument Ave, Unit C

3401 Monument Ave
RichmondVA23221
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Ashley Park Apartments
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$1,308 - $2,991
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$1,205 - $2,888
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Ashley Park Apartments

6901 Marlowe RdRichmond, VA 23225
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property at 3218 W Grace St

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3218 W Grace St

RichmondVA23221
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Rent Specials
$1,442 - $2,707
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$1,442 - $2,707

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$1,442 - $2,707
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2400 Grayland AveRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 4201 Bromley Ln

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 10

4201 Bromley Ln

RichmondVA23221
property at 3314 Ellwood Ave

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3314 Ellwood Ave

RichmondVA23221
property at 3322 Ellwood Ave

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3322 Ellwood Ave

RichmondVA23221

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property at 3204 Hanover Ave

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 7

3204 Hanover Ave

RichmondVA23221
property at 2605 Parkwood Ave

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2605 Parkwood Ave

RichmondVA23220

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property at 3106 Patterson Ave

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3106 Patterson Ave

RichmondVA23221
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$1,681 - $4,090
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$1,681 - $4,090

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$1,681 - $4,090
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 3

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1209 Mactavish AveRichmond, VA 23230
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property at 208 N Nansemond St

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 15

208 N Nansemond St

RichmondVA23221
property at 2601 Parkwood Ave

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2601 Parkwood Ave

RichmondVA23220
property at 3549 Grove Ave

$1,775

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$1,775

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$1,775

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3549 Grove Ave

RichmondVA23221
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3143 Ellwood Ave, Unit D
$1,795
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$1,795

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$1,795
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3143 Ellwood Ave, Unit D

3143 Ellwood AveRichmond, VA 23221
property at 3106 Hanover Ave

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3106 Hanover Ave

RichmondVA23221

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
404 Rivertowne Apartment HomesBrookline1BR,1BA$980
Chippenham Townhomes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
MacTavish FlatsBStudio,1BA$1,053
Forest RidgeS2Studio,1BA$1,199
The Residences of Westover Hills2BR 1BA Renovated2BR,1BA$1,215
3425 Kensington Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,250
St. John's WoodCheyne Loft Townhome2BR,1BA$1,255
Ashton Square ApartmentsLexington2BR,1BA$1,275
Morningside ApartmentsWhite Oak Tax Credit2BR,1BA$1,320
2832 Monument Ave.*1BR/1.0BA1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.65
2802 Park Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
3530 Grove Avenue2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.48
Ashton Square ApartmentsBerkshire3BR,1.5BA$1.51
Villas at Cedarhurst2 bed/ 1.5 bath Townhome (U-shaped kitchen)2BR,1.5BA$1.54
Hill StandardOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.47
The Residences of Westover Hills2BR 1BA Renovated2BR,1BA$1.28
Alexander at 1090Humboldt2BR,2BA$1.58
Morningside ApartmentsWhite Oak Tax Credit2BR,1BA$1.51
Chippenham Townhomes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52

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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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