
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilton Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $999 (50 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Wilton area of Richmond.


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Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove Ave

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Chippenham Townhomes

6401 Stuart Ave

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Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes

4337 Shirley Rd

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Georgetown Apartments

4201 Bromley Ln

3322 Ellwood Ave

3314 Ellwood Ave
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Tapestry West

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The Gallery Midtown Apartments

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The Alder on Dabney

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Triton Scotts Addition - Monument

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The Crest at Westhampton

208 N Nansemond St

3916 Stuart Ave

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Ellison Museum District

3549 Grove Ave
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The Ella Scotts Addition

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3143 Ellwood Ave, Unit D

4208 Fitzhugh Ave

3415 Stuart Ave

3924 Cutshaw Ave

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Malvern Manor Apartments

4406 Augusta Ave

6 N Dooley Ave

4506 Monument Ave

3538 Floyd Ave
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3139 Ellwood Ave, Unit D

3543 Grove Ave

The Faison Residence

3514 Park Ave.

The Parkwood

3425 Kensington Avenue

2 N. Dooley Ave.

3301 Grove Avenue

The Arbors Senior Apartments

Argon
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3530 Grove Avenue

3901-3903 Cutshaw Ave

3549 Grove Ave

3532 Floyd Avenue

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24 W Lock Ln

5305 Stokes Ln

Park Avenue 3406

3900 Monument

4813 Augusta Ave
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Wilton, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wilton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton Studio Apartments | $1,456 | $999 | $1,849 |
| Wilton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,844 | $1,031 | $2,724 |
| Wilton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,164 | $1,200 | $3,520 |
| Wilton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,093 | $1,550 | $3,665 |
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There are currently 50 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Wilton Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Cheapest Available Wilton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wilton area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Chippenham Townhomes priced from $1,050. Forest Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Wilton apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippenham Townhomes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Forest Ridge | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| 3425 Kensington Avenue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,287 |
| 2 N. Dooley Ave. | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| The Arbors Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom - Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1,423 |
| Tapestry West | Canvas | 1BR,1BA | $1,481 |
| Argon | The Tantalum | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| The Gallery Midtown Apartments | Classic Ellwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,517 |
| 3530 Grove Avenue | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilton, VA
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilton area is the $1.48 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at 3530 Grove Avenue in the in the Far West neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Wilton apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at 3549 Grove Ave starting at $1,775 with a $1.97 price per square foot in the Far West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 3530 Grove Avenue | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 3549 Grove Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes | 1 Bed 1.5 Bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.57 |
| The Arbors Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom - Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| 3143 Ellwood Ave, Unit D | 3143 Ellwood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| Triton Scotts Addition - Monument | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| The Ella Scotts Addition | The Bebop | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| Chippenham Townhomes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Argon | The Tantalum | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| The Gallery Midtown Apartments | Classic Ellwood | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
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Best Local Schools in Wilton, Richmond, VA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wilton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Wilton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wilton is under $1,550.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilton?
The cheapest apartment in Wilton is Chippenham Townhomes which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Wilton costs $1,899.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wilton?
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 19 regular apartments in Wilton 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 Wilton?
Cheap apartments in Wilton have an average cost of $306 which is $1,593 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilton.
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