
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakwood Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (40 Rentals)
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Attain Shockoe

New Manchester Flats

The Masonry

Jefferson Townhouses

925 N 20th St

The Oliver

Townsend Square

Honey Brook

Pointe at River City

927 N 20th St

Glenwood Ridge Apartments

Smokehouse Lofts

Carter Woods - 62 + Better Senior Community

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Oakwood, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oakwood?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Oakwood Studio Apartments | $1,315 | $866 | $2,267 |
Oakwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,445 | $700 | $3,063 |
Oakwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,705 | $832 | $3,866 |
Oakwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,195 | $1,290 | $5,490 |
Oakwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,520 | $1,520 | $1,520 |
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Cheapest Available Oakwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oakwood area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Attain Shockoe priced from $800. New Manchester Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $832. Here are the most affordable Oakwood apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Attain Shockoe | 1 Bed / 1.0 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
New Manchester Flats | The Bainbridge | 2BR,1BA | $832 |
Charming apartment in the heart of Richmond! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
The Oliver | The Virginia | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Pointe at River City | Gold | 2BR,1BA | $1,014 |
The Masonry | Old Stone Row 1x1, Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
Cedar Broad | A2b | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
1407 E Cary Street | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Mallard Greens | TWO BEDROOMS JUST FOR YOU!! AVAILABLE NOW - WH... | 2BR,1BA | $1,103 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakwood, VA
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakwood area is the $1.25 price per square foot Three Bedroom, Three Bathroom Model at Cutters Ridge in the in the East neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Oakwood apartment is the Canal 236 1 Bed Model at Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk starting at $1,223 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakwood apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Cutters Ridge | Three Bedroom, Three Bathroom | 3BR,3BA | $1.25 |
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk | Canal 236 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
Flats at 25th | Altitude | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
Mallard Greens | TWO BEDROOMS JUST FOR YOU!! AVAILABLE NOW - WH... | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Charming apartment in the heart of Richmond! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Pointe at River City | Diamond | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Jefferson Townhouses | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
1407 E Cary Street | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
New Manchester Flats | The Decatur | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
1527 Mechanicsville Tpke, Unit 3 | 1527 Mechanicsville Tpke | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOakwood, Richmond, VA
Ranked #59
Among neighborhoods in Richmond, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Oakwood, Richmond, VA
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
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Best Local Schools in Oakwood, Richmond, VA
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Oakwood Neighborhood in Richmond, VA
Walk Score®
30 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
40 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
36 / 100
Some Transit
A few 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 Oakwood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Oakwood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oakwood is under $1,103.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakwood?
The cheapest apartment in Oakwood is Attain Shockoe which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Oakwood costs $3,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oakwood?
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 6,134 regular apartments in Oakwood 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 Oakwood?
Cheap apartments in Oakwood have an average cost of $715 which is $2,285 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakwood.
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