
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilton Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (20 Rentals)
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Wilton, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wilton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Wilton Studio Apartments | $1,544 | $1,050 | $2,409 |
Wilton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,979 | $969 | $3,901 |
Wilton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,503 | $1,300 | $6,550 |
Wilton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,960 | $2,049 | $7,150 |
Wilton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,250 | $7,250 | $7,250 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Wilton Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Cheapest Available Wilton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wilton area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Arbors Senior Apartments priced from $899. Gateway Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Wilton apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Arbors Senior Apartments | Move-in Special Now offering Reduced Rent - ... | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Gateway Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Forest Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
The Scout Scotts Addition | *The 1908 - Income Restricted* | Studio,1BA | $1,330 |
Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,371 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilton, VA
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilton area is the $1.32 price per square foot D2 ALT Model at Jordans Branch Apartments in the in the Far West neighborhood starting from $3,485. The second greatest value Wilton apartment is the The Ray Jr Model at The Ella Scotts Addition starting at $2,406 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the Bellevue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilton apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Jordans Branch Apartments | D2 ALT | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.32 |
The Ella Scotts Addition | The Ray Jr | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes | 3 Bed 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.68 |
Malvern Manor Apartments | Renovated Grove | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove Ave | Kensington Place - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
The Icon | 1 Bedroom Tower | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
Tapestry West | Canvas | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
The Gallery Midtown Apartments | Classic Ellwood | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
The Arbors Senior Apartments | Move-in Special Now offering Reduced Rent - ... | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
The Scout Scotts Addition | *The 1908 - Income Restricted* | Studio ,1BA | $2.40 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWilton, Richmond, VA
Ranked #133
Among neighborhoods in Richmond, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Wilton Neighborhood in Richmond, VA
Walk Score®
29 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
15 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
19 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wilton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Wilton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wilton is under $1,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilton?
The cheapest apartment in Wilton is The Arbors Senior Apartments which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Wilton costs $7,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wilton?
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 65 regular apartments in Wilton 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 Wilton?
Cheap apartments in Wilton have an average cost of $567 which is $6,683 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilton.
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