Last updated on November 15, 2026

Average rent in
Blackwell, Richmond, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Blackwell

$1,347/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Blackwell is $1,347 per month as of November 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $552 less per month.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Blackwell

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Blackwell rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,310, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Blackwell run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,441.

Listings

Studio

$1,520

3%

27%

1 bedroom

$1,210

4%

61%

2 bedroom

$1,411

3%

22%

3 bedroom

$1,800

8%

16%

4 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,520

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

27%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,210

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

61%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,411

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last year

16%

Church Hill

Average rent

$1,695

City Center

Average rent

$1,504

Old Town Manchester

Average rent

$1,535

Randolph

Average rent

$1,500

Shockoe Bottom

Average rent

$1,299

Union Hill

Average rent

$1,800

Apartments

Average rent

$1,310

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

Condos

Average rent

$1,750

Houses

Average rent

$1,800

Last year

8%

Rooms

Average rent

$846

Last 30 days

28%

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$1,347
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Blackwell, Richmond, VA is 21% lower than the median rent in Church Hill, Richmond, VA.

Discover rentals in Blackwell, Richmond, VA

1822 Chicago Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Blackwell condo for rent in Richmond

1822 Chicago Ave, Richmond, VA 23224

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1707 Chicago Ave - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Blackwell apartment for rent in Richmond

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
The Gardens at Manchester - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

The Gardens at Manchester

1420 Hull St, Richmond, VA 23224

2–3 beds

2 baths

$1,310–$1,660

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1124 Hull St #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Blackwell apartment for rent in Richmond

1 bed

1 bath

$1,225

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1124 Hull St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Blackwell apartment for rent in Richmond

1 bed

1 bath

$1,195

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1618 Maury St #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Blackwell apartment for rent in Richmond

1 bed

1 bath

$995

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
The Gardens at Manchester - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

The Gardens at Manchester

1420 Hull St, Richmond, VA 23224

2–3 beds

2 baths

$1,310–$1,660

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1822 Chicago Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Blackwell condo for rent in Richmond

1822 Chicago Ave, Richmond, VA 23224

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1308 Decatur St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Blackwell house for rent in Richmond

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,295

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1618 Maury St #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Blackwell apartment for rent in Richmond

1 bed

1 bath

$995

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1618 Maury St #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Blackwell apartment for rent in Richmond

1 bed

1 bath

$995

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1124 Hull St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Blackwell apartment for rent in Richmond

1 bed

1 bath

$1,195

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
The View at Belle Isle Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted
New construction

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

The View at Belle Isle Apartments

812 Hull St, Richmond, VA 23224

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,110–$1,399

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
The Gardens at Manchester - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

The Gardens at Manchester

1420 Hull St, Richmond, VA 23224

2–3 beds

2 baths

$1,310–$1,660

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1822 Chicago Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Blackwell condo for rent in Richmond

1822 Chicago Ave, Richmond, VA 23224

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1707 Chicago Ave - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Blackwell apartment for rent in Richmond

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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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 $1,347 per month as of November 14, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Blackwell?

Average rent prices in Blackwell have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Blackwell rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Blackwell is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $552 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 $54,000/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).