Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 17, 2026
Average rent in
Shockoe Bottom, Richmond, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Shockoe Bottom
$1,485/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Shockoe Bottom is $1,485 per month as of August 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $440 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Shockoe Bottom
39
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 7% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,475, whereas a house costs $2,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Shockoe Bottom run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,724.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,300 |  8% | 17% | |
1 bedroom | $1,400 | 3% | 28% | |
2 bedroom | $1,724 | 1% | 21% | |
3 bedroom | $2,050 | 5% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,595 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Blackwell | $1,487 | |
Church Hill | $1,683 | |
Fulton | $1,425 | |
Jackson Ward | $1,612 | |
Monroe Ward | $1,349 | |
Vcu | $1,695 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,475 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,947 | 21% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,050 | 9% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
28%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,724
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
21%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,595
Blackwell
Average rent
$1,487
Church Hill
Average rent
$1,683
Fulton
Average rent
$1,425
Jackson Ward
Average rent
$1,612
Monroe Ward
Average rent
$1,349
Vcu
Average rent
$1,695
Apartments
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,947
Last 30 days
21%
Houses
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
9%
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
23%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Shockoe Bottom, Richmond, VA is equal to the median rent in Blackwell, Richmond, VA.
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Discover rentals in Shockoe Bottom, Richmond, VA
4d 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
2 beds
2 baths
$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available May 4
5d+ ago
Shockoe Bottom apartment for rent in Richmond
2 beds
2 baths
$1,525
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
Shockoe Bottom apartment for rent in Richmond
2 beds
2 baths
$1,625
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 11
3d ago
Verified
2001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23223
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,835–$3,795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2323 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23223
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,295–$1,895
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Shockoe Bottom apartment for rent in Richmond
1 bed
1 bath
$1,599
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 20
5d+ ago
Shockoe Bottom apartment for rent in Richmond
1 bed
1 bath
$1,599
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 3
3d ago
Verified
2001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23223
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,835–$3,795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Shockoe Bottom apartment for rent in Richmond
1 bed
1 bath
$1,599
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 20
5d+ ago
Shockoe Bottom apartment for rent in Richmond
2 beds
2 baths
$1,950
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 27
5d+ ago
Shockoe Bottom apartment for rent in Richmond
2 beds
2 baths
$1,525
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
2d ago
2323 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23223
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,295–$1,895
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2006 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23223
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,650
Apartment for rent
4h ago
2525 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23223
1 bed
1 bath
$1,495–$1,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1711 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23223
1 bed
1 bath
$1,425–$1,449
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23223
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,835–$3,795
Apartment for rent
4d ago
11 S 21st St, Richmond, VA 23223
3 beds
2 baths
$2,289
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Shockoe Bottom apartment for rent in Richmond
2 beds
2 baths
$1,525
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
Shockoe Bottom apartment for rent in Richmond
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 10
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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 $1,485 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Shockoe Bottom?
Average rent prices in Shockoe Bottom have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $440 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).