Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gravel Hill Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $1,000 (7 Rentals)

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Gravel Hill, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gravel Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gravel Hill area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Forest Ridge Apartments priced from $1,099. 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Gravel Hill apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
404 Rivertowne Apartment HomesVanderbilt1BR,1BA$1,100
Chesterfield VillageRochester1BR,1BA$1,310

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gravel Hill, VA

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gravel Hill area is the $1.85 price per square foot The Ray Jr Model at The Ella Scotts Addition in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Gravel Hill apartment is the 2521 Gravel Hill Rd Model at 2521 Gravel Hill Rd, Unit One Bd Apt. Richmond VA starting at $1,250 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Midlothian neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gravel Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Ella Scotts AdditionThe Ray Jr2BR,2BA$1.85
2521 Gravel Hill Rd, Unit One Bd Apt. Richmond VA2521 Gravel Hill Rd1BR,1.5BA$1.32
Boulders LakesideA21BR,1BA$2.19
St. John's WoodLambeth Townhome1BR,1BA$1.89
The Icon1 Bedroom Tower1BR,1BA$2.16
Aura StonebridgeA31BR,1BA$2.49
404 Rivertowne Apartment HomesRegency1BR,1BA$1.77
Chesterfield VillageDover1BR,1BA$2.47
Element At StonebridgeA11BR,1BA$2.48
The Scout Scotts Addition*The 1908 - Income Restricted*Studio ,1BA$2.40

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Getting Around the Gravel Hill Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gravel Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Gravel Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gravel Hill is under $1,605.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gravel Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Gravel Hill is 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Gravel Hill costs $2,070.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gravel Hill?

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 26 regular apartments in Gravel Hill 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 Gravel Hill?

Cheap apartments in Gravel Hill have an average cost of $655 which is $1,415 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gravel Hill.

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