Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tobacco Row Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (89 Rentals)

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115 N 1st StRichmond, VA 23219
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Tobacco Row, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Tobacco Row Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tobacco Row area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at 2001 East priced from $925. The Lofts at Shockoe Slip has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Tobacco Row apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2001 EastA31BR,1BA$925
The Lofts at Shockoe SlipThe Lofts at Shockoe Slip 309Studio,1BA$999
The OliverThe Virginia1BR,1BA$999
Attain ShockoeBellevue1BR,1BA$1,018
The Edison ApartmentsSXDStudio,1BA$1,019
The MasonryOld Stone Row 1x1, Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,020
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$1,056
Hopper LoftsA11BR,1BA$1,081
1100 Hull Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,099
1407 E Cary Street1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tobacco Row, VA

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tobacco Row area is the $1.47 price per square foot B1.1 Model at Raven Place in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $1,730. The second greatest value Tobacco Row apartment is the 2 Bedroom Unit Model at City View Place starting at $1,056 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Old South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tobacco Row apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Raven PlaceB1.12BR,2BA$1.47
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.14
7th Street Lofts2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.54
Broadway ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.62
1100 Hull Street Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.58
The HudsonThe Maury2BR,1BA$1.57
Jefferson Townhouses2x12BR,1BA$1.63
1407 E Cary Street1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.47
Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.54
811 Mosby St, Unit C811 Mosby St2BR,1BA$1.71

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Tobacco Row, Richmond, VA

Ranked #35

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, cities and towns, and rental properties across Virginia, including Richmond. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Tobacco Row Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

54 / 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 Tobacco Row Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Tobacco Row?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tobacco Row is under $1,099.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tobacco Row?

The cheapest apartment in Tobacco Row is 2001 East which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Tobacco Row costs $3,195.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tobacco Row?

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 95 regular apartments in Tobacco Row 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 Tobacco Row?

Cheap apartments in Tobacco Row have an average cost of $583 which is $2,612 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tobacco Row.

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