Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Monroe Ward Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (25 Rentals)

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1 Bedroom Apartments

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115 N 1st StRichmond, VA 23219
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

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314 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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501-503 E Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

501-503 E Main St

501-503 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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116 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23219
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1 West Cary

106 S Foushee StRichmond, VA 23220
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14 W Broad St

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Cheapest Available Monroe Ward Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Monroe Ward area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Towers on Franklin priced from $850. Attain Shockoe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,038. Here are the most affordable Monroe Ward apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Towers on FranklinHarrisonStudio,1BA$850
Attain ShockoeElmwood1BR,1BA$1,038
District Square Apartments1Bd1Ba--5901BR,1BA$1,059
210 E Grace St1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$1,100
The Mezzo LoftsMosaic Gallery - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,136

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monroe Ward, VA

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Monroe Ward area is the $1.34 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Park Plaza @ Belvidere in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $1,877. The second greatest value Monroe Ward apartment is the Park Model at The Berkshire starting at $1,250 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Monroe Ward apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park Plaza @ Belvidere2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.34
The BerkshirePark1BR,1BA$1.34
1 West Cary Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.43
The Mezzo LoftsMotif Gallery - 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.86
210 E Grace St1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$1.58
Atrium Lofts at Cold StorageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.86
Hammond Lofts2021BR,1.5BA$2.01
Revival Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.69
209 E Main Stunit 212 2A1BR,1BA$1.92
1 N 3rd StStudioStudio ,1BA$2.00

Getting Around the Monroe Ward Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

80 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

62 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Monroe Ward Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Monroe Ward?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Monroe Ward is under $1,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Monroe Ward?

The cheapest apartment in Monroe Ward is Attain Shockoe which is listed at $1,038, while the average apartment in Monroe Ward costs $2,079.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Monroe Ward?

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 108 regular apartments in Monroe Ward 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 Monroe Ward?

Cheap apartments in Monroe Ward have an average cost of $632 which is $1,447 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Monroe Ward.

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