
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilton Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $1,000 (39 Rentals)
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Chippenham Townhomes

Forest Ridge

3210 Ellwood Ave

Kent Road Village

The Gallery Midtown Apartments

Georgetown

3212 Ellwood Ave

3206 Ellwood Ave
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The Alder on Dabney

Tapestry West

Triton Scotts Addition - Monument

3903 Cutshaw Ave

3901 Cutshaw Ave

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The Ella Scotts Addition

The Crest at Westhampton

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Ellison Museum District

2506 Kenmore Rd
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Malvern Manor Apartments

4800 Cutshaw Ave

401 N Hamilton St, Unit B

3139 Ellwood Ave

509 N Hamilton St, Unit 509 I

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Carytown Crossing

The Faison Residence

The Parkwood

The Arbors
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3425 Kensington Avenue

Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes

Argon

3514 Park Ave

3901-3903 Cutshaw Ave

Belmont on Broad Apartments

3900 Monument

6213 Patterson Ave

3014 Parkwood Ave
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The Birney at Westhampton

6708 Patterson 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 | $1,384 | $1,082 | $1,910 |
| Wilton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,816 | $1,028 | $2,660 |
| Wilton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,368 | $1,200 | $3,555 |
| Wilton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,633 | $1,550 | $3,195 |
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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 $1,088. 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 | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,088 |
| The Arbors | 1 Bedroom - Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,191 |
| Gateway Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,334 |
| Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,361 |
| The Gallery Midtown Apartments | Renovated Ellwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Argon | The Tantalum | 1BR,1BA | $1,485 |
| Triton Scotts Addition - Monument | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| The Ella Scotts Addition | *The Mainstream - Income Restricted* | 1BR,1BA | $1,651 |
| Tapestry West | Brocade | 1BR,1BA | $1,657 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilton, VA
As of April 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilton area is the $1.96 price per square foot D1 Model at Jordans Branch Apartments in the in the Far West neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Wilton apartment is the 4418 Cutshaw Ave Model at 4418 Cutshaw Ave starting at $2,500 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the Bellevue 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordans Branch Apartments | D1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.96 |
| 4418 Cutshaw Ave | 4418 Cutshaw Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes | 1 Bed 1.5 Bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.64 |
| Gateway Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| The Ella Scotts Addition | *The Mainstream - Income Restricted* | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| Chippenham Townhomes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Triton Scotts Addition - Monument | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| Argon | The Tantalum | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| The Gallery Midtown Apartments | Renovated Ellwood | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| The Arbors | 1 Bedroom - Classic | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
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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 $1,657.
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 $2,834.
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 29 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 $468 which is $2,366 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilton.
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