Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 15, 2026
Average rent in
Shockoe Bottom, Richmond, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 15, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Shockoe Bottom
$1,299/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Shockoe Bottom is $1,299 per month as of November 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $601 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Shockoe Bottom
21
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Shockoe Bottom rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Shockoe Bottom, Richmond, VA
Average rent prices in Shockoe Bottom have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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
Shockoe Bottom, Richmond, VA
Rent prices in Shockoe Bottom vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Shockoe Bottom is $1,287, whereas a house costs $1,847. 1-bedroom apartments in Shockoe Bottom run $1,246 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,334 | No Change |  12% | |
1 bedroom | $1,250 | 4% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,650 | 11% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,272 | 35% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,450 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Blackwell | $1,347 | |
Church Hill | $1,695 | |
Fulton | $1,272 | |
Jackson Ward | $1,618 | |
Monroe Ward | $1,300 | |
Vcu | $1,695 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,287 | 2% | 11% | |
Condos | $2,700 | No Change | 46% | |
Houses | $1,847 | No Change | 60% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,334
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,272
Last 30 days
35%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Blackwell
Average rent
$1,347
Church Hill
Average rent
$1,695
Fulton
Average rent
$1,272
Jackson Ward
Average rent
$1,618
Monroe Ward
Average rent
$1,300
Vcu
Average rent
$1,695
Apartments
Average rent
$1,287
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
Condos
Average rent
$2,700
Last year
46%
Houses
Average rent
$1,847
Last year
60%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Shockoe Bottom, 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 Shockoe Bottom, Richmond, VA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Shockoe Bottom and Blackwell by all bedroom counts and property types.
Shockoe Bottom
32%lower than the national median
29%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Shockoe Bottom, Richmond, VA is 4% lower than the median rent in Blackwell, Richmond, VA.
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5d+ ago
Shockoe Bottom apartment for rent in Richmond
2 beds
2 baths
$1,250
Price dropped $73Additional 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.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 17
5d+ ago
Shockoe Bottom apartment for rent in Richmond
2 beds
2 baths
$1,250
Price dropped $249Additional 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.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Shockoe Bottom apartment for rent in Richmond
2 beds
2 baths
$1,250
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.Apartment for rent
Available May 4
5d+ ago
Shockoe Bottom apartment for rent in Richmond
1806 E Franklin St #213, Richmond, VA 23223
2 beds
2 baths
$1,450
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
2525 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23223
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,275–$2,225
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
11 S 18th St, Richmond, VA 23223
1 bed
1 bath
$1,699
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
1731 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23223
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1711 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23223
1 bed
1 bath
$1,425–$1,449
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
2525 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23223
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,275–$2,225
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Shockoe Bottom apartment for rent in Richmond
2 beds
2 baths
$1,450
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
1d ago
11 S 18th St, Richmond, VA 23223
1 bed
1 bath
$1,699
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Shockoe Bottom apartment for rent in Richmond
3 beds
2 baths
$1,595
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.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 9
3d ago
2006 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23223
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,650
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
2525 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23223
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,275–$2,225
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
2323 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23223
2 beds
2 baths
$1,895
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1711 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23223
1 bed
1 bath
$1,425–$1,449
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Shockoe Bottom apartment for rent in Richmond
2 beds
2 baths
$1,450
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
1d ago
11 S 18th St, Richmond, VA 23223
1 bed
1 bath
$1,699
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
2006 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23223
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,650
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Shockoe Bottom apartment for rent in Richmond
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
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.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 28
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Frequently asked questions for Shockoe Bottom, Richmond, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Shockoe Bottom rental market.
How much is rent in Shockoe Bottom?
The average rent in Shockoe Bottom is $1,299 per month as of November 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Shockoe Bottom?
Average rent prices in Shockoe Bottom have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.
How does Shockoe Bottom rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Shockoe Bottom is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $601 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Shockoe Bottom?
To comfortably afford rent in Shockoe Bottom, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/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).