Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 1, 2026
Average rent in
Blackwell, Richmond, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Blackwell
$1,412/mo
29%vs previous year
The average rent in Blackwell is $1,412 per month as of September 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $488 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Blackwell
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Blackwell rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Blackwell, Richmond, VA
Average rent prices in Blackwell have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 29% 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 $1,237, whereas a house costs $1,772. 1-bedroom apartments in Blackwell run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,335.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,295 |  2% | 34% | |
1 bedroom | $1,250 | 3% | 30% | |
2 bedroom | $1,437 | No Change | 39% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | 2% | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $3,200 | 7% | 34% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Church Hill | $1,571 | |
City Center | $1,513 | |
Old Town Manchester | $1,495 | |
Randolph | $1,700 | |
Shockoe Bottom | $1,462 | |
Union Hill | $1,499 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,237 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,750 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,772 | 10% | 85% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
34%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
30%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,437
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
39%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
34%
Church Hill
Average rent
$1,571
City Center
Average rent
$1,513
Old Town Manchester
Average rent
$1,495
Randolph
Average rent
$1,700
Shockoe Bottom
Average rent
$1,462
Union Hill
Average rent
$1,499
Apartments
Average rent
$1,237
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Houses
Average rent
$1,772
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
85%
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
26%lower than the national median
17%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Blackwell, Richmond, VA is 10% lower than the median rent in Church Hill, Richmond, VA.
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Discover rentals in Blackwell, Richmond, VA
5d+ ago
Blackwell condo for rent in Richmond
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Condo for rent
Available Oct 23
5d+ ago
Blackwell townhouse for rent in Richmond
2 beds
1 bath
$995
House for rent
Available Sep 9
5d+ ago
Blackwell apartment for rent in Richmond
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
1d ago
1420 Hull St, Richmond, VA 23224
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,195–$1,660
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1100 Hull St, Richmond, VA 23224
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,249–$1,499
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Blackwell apartment for rent in Richmond
1 bed
1 bath
$1,225
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 20
5d+ ago
Blackwell apartment for rent in Richmond
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 5
5d+ ago
Blackwell apartment for rent in Richmond
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 17
1d ago
1420 Hull St, Richmond, VA 23224
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,195–$1,660
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Blackwell condo for rent in Richmond
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Condo for rent
Available Oct 23
1d ago
Blackwell house for rent in Richmond
1308 Decatur St, Richmond, VA 23224
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,495
House for rent
5d+ ago
Blackwell house for rent in Richmond
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
Available Oct 29
5d+ ago
Blackwell house for rent in Richmond
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
Available Oct 29
5d+ ago
1100 Hull St, Richmond, VA 23224
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,249–$1,499
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Blackwell house for rent in Richmond
3 beds
2 baths
$1,595
House for rent
Available Oct 15
1d ago
1420 Hull St, Richmond, VA 23224
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,195–$1,660
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Blackwell condo for rent in Richmond
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Condo for rent
Available Oct 23
5d+ ago
Blackwell house for rent in Richmond
3 beds
2 baths
$1,595
House for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Blackwell apartment for rent in Richmond
1 bed
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 22
5d+ ago
Blackwell townhouse for rent in Richmond
2 beds
1 bath
$995
House for rent
Available Sep 9
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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 $1,412 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Blackwell?
Average rent prices in Blackwell have increased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 29% since last year.
How does Blackwell rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Blackwell is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $488 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 $56,000/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).