Last updated on August 17, 2026

Average rent in
Blackwell, Richmond, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Blackwell

$1,487/mo

increased by47%

vs previous year

The average rent in Blackwell is $1,487 per month as of August 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $438 less per month.

$1.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Blackwell

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Blackwell rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Blackwell, Richmond, VA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Blackwell, Richmond, VA

Average rent prices in Blackwell have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 47% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Blackwell, Richmond, VA

Rent prices in Blackwell vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Blackwell is $1,295, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Blackwell run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,325.

Listings

Studio

$1,295

2%

26%

1 bedroom

$1,350

1%

18%

2 bedroom

$1,375

3%

54%

3 bedroom

$2,050

12%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,100

3%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

54%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

17%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Blackwell, Richmond, VA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Blackwell, Richmond, VA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Blackwell and Church Hill by all bedroom counts and property types.

Blackwell

Median rent price$1,487
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,683
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Blackwell, Richmond, VA is 12% lower than the median rent in Church Hill, Richmond, VA.

Discover rentals in Blackwell, Richmond, VA

1822 Chicago Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Blackwell condo for rent in Richmond

1822 Chicago Ave, Richmond, VA 23224

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Condo for rent

Available Sep 1

1707 Chicago Ave - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Blackwell apartment for rent in Richmond

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 15

622 E 18th St - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Blackwell apartment for rent in Richmond

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 15

The Gardens at Manchester - Photo 1 of 1

30m ago

8.4

Very good

The Gardens at Manchester

1420 Hull St, Richmond, VA 23224

2–3 beds

2 baths

$1,325–$1,660

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Blackwell, Richmond, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Blackwell rental market.

How much is rent in Blackwell?

The average rent in Blackwell is $1,487 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Blackwell?

Average rent prices in Blackwell have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 47% since last year.

How does Blackwell rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Blackwell is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $438 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Blackwell?

To comfortably afford rent in Blackwell, you'd need to earn approximately $59,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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