Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gilpin Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $400 (111 Rentals)

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Gilpin, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gilpin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gilpin area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Attain Shockoe priced from $864. Bloom Apartments II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Gilpin apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Attain ShockoeA2-V1BR,1BA$864
Bloom Apartments II1Bed/1Bath: 463 sq ft1BR,1BA$899
Towers on FranklinRodneyStudio,1BA$949
Eagle Mill Lofts2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$950
Charming apartment in the heart of Richmond!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
The OliverThe Virginia1BR,1BA$999
The Edison ApartmentsSXDStudio,1BA$1,019
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1,020
Cedar BroadA2b1BR,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gilpin, VA

As of April 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gilpin area is the $1.47 price per square foot B Model at City View Row in the in the Old South neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Gilpin apartment is the 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park starting at $756 with a $0.51 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gilpin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
City View RowB3BR,2BA$1.47
Marshall Park4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.51
Park Plaza @ Belvidere2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.31
Raven PlaceB1.12BR,2BA$1.47
Charming 2 bedroom in Northside Richmond!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.18
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
Renovated 2 Bedroom Apartment in Northside!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.47
Charming apartment in the heart of Richmond!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.25
1407 E Cary Street1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.47
1527 Mechanicsville Tpke, Unit 31527 Mechanicsville Tpke1BR,1BA$1.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gilpin, Richmond, VA

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in Richmond, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Virginia including Gilpin, Richmond, and the greater Richmond area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Gilpin Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

57 / 100

Good Transit

Many 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 Gilpin Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Gilpin?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gilpin is under $1,045.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gilpin?

The cheapest apartment in Gilpin is Attain Shockoe which is listed at $864, while the average apartment in Gilpin costs $3,245.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gilpin?

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 261 regular apartments in Gilpin 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 Gilpin?

Cheap apartments in Gilpin have an average cost of $480 which is $2,765 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gilpin.

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