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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Monroe Ward?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Monroe Ward Studio Apartments | $1,130 | $850 | $2,900 |
Monroe Ward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,543 | $1,030 | $3,428 |
Monroe Ward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,008 | $1,266 | $4,847 |
Monroe Ward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,151 | $1,179 | $4,050 |
Monroe Ward 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,154 | $1,090 | $1,210 |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Monroe Ward Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Towers on Franklin | Harrison | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Attain Shockoe | Elmwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,038 |
District Square Apartments | 1Bd1Ba--590 | 1BR,1BA | $1,059 |
210 E Grace St | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
The Mezzo Lofts | Mosaic Gallery - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Park Plaza @ Belvidere | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
The Berkshire | Park | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
1 West Cary Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
The Mezzo Lofts | Motif Gallery - 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
210 E Grace St | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Atrium Lofts at Cold Storage | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Hammond Lofts | 202 | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.01 |
Revival Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
209 E Main St | unit 212 2A | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
1 N 3rd St | Studio | Studio ,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
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 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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