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

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The Parkwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Parkwood

3003 Parkwood AveRichmond, VA 23221
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Chippenham Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Chippenham Townhomes

7523 Ander CtRichmond, VA 23225
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Argon Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Argon Apartments

3805 Cutshaw AveRichmond, VA 23230
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3514 Park Ave.
2 Bedroom Apartments

3514 Park Ave.

3514 Park AveRichmond, VA 23221

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Wilton, Richmond, VA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Arbors Senior ApartmentsMove-in Special Now offering Reduced Rent - ...1BR,1BA$899
Gateway ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,050
Forest Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
The Scout Scotts Addition*The 1908 - Income Restricted*Studio,1BA$1,330
Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Jordans Branch ApartmentsD2 ALT3BR,2.5BA$1.32
The Ella Scotts AdditionThe Ray Jr2BR,2BA$1.94
Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes3 Bed 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.68
Malvern Manor ApartmentsRenovated Grove2BR,1BA$2.20
Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove AveKensington Place - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.58
The Icon1 Bedroom Tower1BR,1BA$2.39
Tapestry WestCanvas1BR,1BA$2.59
The Gallery Midtown ApartmentsClassic Ellwood1BR,1BA$2.30
The Arbors Senior ApartmentsMove-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 Lifestyle
Wilton, Richmond, VA

Ranked #133

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 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

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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