Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Shockoe Valley Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (28 Rentals)

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United Paper Company
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

United Paper Company

1709 E Clay StRichmond, VA 23223
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Cedar Broad
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Broad

1820 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23223
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The Lofts at Franklin
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lofts at Franklin

1806-1816 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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Cigar Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cigar Lofts

331-333 Oliver Hill WayRichmond, VA 23219
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The Buggy Factory
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Buggy Factory

1421 Lombardy AlyRichmond, VA 23219
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Cobblestone Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cobblestone Commons

100 S 15th StRichmond, VA 23219
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The Hill Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hill Building

114 Virginia StRichmond, VA 23219
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Upper Shockoe Valley, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Upper Shockoe Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper Shockoe Valley area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Attain Shockoe priced from $864. The Oliver has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Upper Shockoe Valley apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Attain ShockoeA2-V1BR,1BA$864
The OliverThe Virginia1BR,1BA$999
Cedar BroadA2b1BR,1BA$1,045
American Tobacco CenterA201BR,1BA$1,081
1407 E Cary Street1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,099
Jefferson Townhouses2x12BR,1BA$1,125
10 Walnut Alley1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,210
Atrium Lofts at Cold StorageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,215
Sphere ApartmentsS2Studio,1BA$1,259

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Shockoe Valley, VA

As of April 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper Shockoe Valley area is the $1.83 price per square foot James Model at The Watkins at Shockoe in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $2,221. The second greatest value Upper Shockoe Valley apartment is the B1.1 Model at Raven Place starting at $1,730 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper Shockoe Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Watkins at ShockoeJames2BR,2BA$1.83
Raven PlaceB1.12BR,2BA$1.47
Shockoe CommonsB12BR,2BA$1.81
Atrium Lofts at Cold StorageTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.69
1710 East Franklin Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.80
Jefferson Townhouses2x12BR,1BA$1.50
1407 E Cary Street1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.47
Cigar LoftsThe Enzo1BR,1.5BA$1.88
10 Walnut Alley1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.68
811 Mosby St, Unit C811 Mosby St2BR,1BA$1.71

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Upper Shockoe Valley, Richmond, VA

Ranked #119

Among neighborhoods in Richmond, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Upper Shockoe Valley Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

59 / 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 Upper Shockoe Valley Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Upper Shockoe Valley?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Upper Shockoe Valley is under $1,259.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Upper Shockoe Valley?

The cheapest apartment in Upper Shockoe Valley is Attain Shockoe which is listed at $864, while the average apartment in Upper Shockoe Valley costs $2,585.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Upper Shockoe Valley?

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 86 regular apartments in Upper Shockoe Valley 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 Upper Shockoe Valley?

Cheap apartments in Upper Shockoe Valley have an average cost of $738 which is $1,847 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Shockoe Valley.

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