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Dwell Apartments
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Dwell Apartments

3505 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
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302 Goshen StRichmond, VA 23220
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Whitcomb, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Whitcomb Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Whitcomb area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Bloom Apartments II priced from $849. Towers on Franklin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Whitcomb apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bloom Apartments II1Bed/1Bath: 463 sq ft1BR,1BA$849
Towers on FranklinHarrisonStudio,1BA$850
Eagle Mill Lofts2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$950
Jefferson Townhouses1X11BR,1BA$1,000
Townsend SquareTownhomes starting at $1000.00- Now Accepting A...2BR,1BA$1,000
The MasonryOld Stone Row 1x1, Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,020
Attain ShockoeElmwood1BR,1BA$1,038
Shockoe CommonsA21BR,1BA$1,043
The Edison ApartmentsSXFStudio,1BA$1,084

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Whitcomb, VA

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Whitcomb area is the $0.51 price per square foot 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Whitcomb apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Park Plaza @ Belvidere starting at $1,911 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Whitcomb apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Marshall Park4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.51
Park Plaza @ Belvidere2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.37
16 W Broad St, Unit Apartment 116 W Broad St3BR,2BA$1.36
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal WalkCanal 236 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.96
Townsend SquareTownhomes starting at $1000.00- Now Accepting A...2BR,1BA$0.87
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk IIIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
1407 E Cary Street1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.11
The BerkshirePark1BR,1BA$1.34
Mallard GreensTWO BEDROOMS JUST FOR YOU!! AVAILABLE NOW - WH...2BR,1BA$1.33
1527 Mechanicsville Tpke, Unit 31527 Mechanicsville Tpke1BR,1BA$1.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Whitcomb, Richmond, VA

Ranked #18

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

Our team is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Whitcomb, Richmond, and the greater Richmond area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Whitcomb Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

40 / 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 Whitcomb Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Whitcomb?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Whitcomb is under $1,084.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Whitcomb?

The cheapest apartment in Whitcomb is Bloom Apartments II which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in Whitcomb costs $3,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Whitcomb?

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 164 regular apartments in Whitcomb 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 Whitcomb?

Cheap apartments in Whitcomb have an average cost of $493 which is $2,907 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Whitcomb.

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