Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 1, 2026
Average rent in
Shockoe Bottom, Richmond, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Shockoe Bottom
$1,462/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Shockoe Bottom is $1,462 per month as of September 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $437 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Shockoe Bottom
32
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,450, whereas a house costs $1,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Shockoe Bottom run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,775.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,295 |  4% | 17% | |
1 bedroom | $1,350 | 5% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,787 | 8% | 18% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | 1% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Blackwell | $1,412 | |
Church Hill | $1,571 | |
Fulton | $1,295 | |
Jackson Ward | $1,335 | |
Monroe Ward | $1,395 | |
Vcu | $1,645 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,450 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,225 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,895 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,787
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
18%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
Blackwell
Average rent
$1,412
Church Hill
Average rent
$1,571
Fulton
Average rent
$1,295
Jackson Ward
Average rent
$1,335
Monroe Ward
Average rent
$1,395
Vcu
Average rent
$1,645
Apartments
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$2,225
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,895
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
23%lower than the national median
26%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Shockoe Bottom, Richmond, VA is 4% higher than the median rent in Blackwell, Richmond, VA.
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2006 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23223
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,650
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5d+ ago
11 S 21st St, Richmond, VA 23223
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,263–$1,999
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2 baths
$1,450
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2 baths
$1,525
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2525 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23223
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,275–$1,795
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5d+ ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
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1731 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23223
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
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1 bath
$1,450
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1 bath
$1,199
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1 bed
1 bath
$1,243
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1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
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Available Aug 20
5d+ ago
Shockoe Bottom apartment for rent in Richmond
1 bed
1 bath
$1,325
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 28
5d+ ago
2323 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23223
2 beds
2 baths
$1,895
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12h ago
2525 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23223
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,275–$1,795
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3h ago
1731 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23223
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
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9h ago
2006 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23223
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,650
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7h ago
Shockoe Bottom apartment for rent in Richmond
1 bed
1 bath
$1,199
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 10
9h ago
2006 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23223
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Shockoe Bottom apartment for rent in Richmond
1806 E Franklin St #106, Richmond, VA 23223
1 bed
1 bath
$1,210
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Shockoe Bottom apartment for rent in Richmond
2 beds
2 baths
$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 24
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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 $1,462 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Shockoe Bottom?
Average rent prices in Shockoe Bottom have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Shockoe Bottom rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Shockoe Bottom is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $437 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 $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).