Last updated on September 9, 2026

Average rent in
Shockoe Slip, Richmond, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Shockoe Slip

$1,297/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Shockoe Slip is $1,297 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $602 less per month.

$1.72

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shockoe Slip

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Shockoe Slip rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Shockoe Slip, Richmond, VA

Average rent prices in Shockoe Slip have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 Slip, Richmond, VA

Rent prices in Shockoe Slip vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Shockoe Slip is $1,297. 1-bedroom apartments in Shockoe Slip run $1,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,762.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

9%

6%

1 bedroom

$1,285

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,724

2%

12%

3 bedroom

$2,586

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-

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,285

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,724

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,586

The table above reflects average rent prices in Shockoe Slip, 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 Slip, Richmond, VA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Shockoe Slip and Capitol District by all bedroom counts and property types.

Shockoe Slip

Median rent price$1,297
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,410
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Shockoe Slip, Richmond, VA is 8% lower than the median rent in Capitol District, Richmond, VA.

Discover rentals in Shockoe Slip, Richmond, VA

1321 E Main St #107 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Shockoe Slip apartment for rent in Richmond

1 bed

1 bath

$1,175

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 24

1321 1/2 E Main St #106 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Shockoe Slip apartment for rent in Richmond

1 bed

1 bath

$1,199

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 4

1321 1/2 E Main St #C14 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Shockoe Slip apartment for rent in Richmond

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 14

1321 1/2 E Main St #C10 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Shockoe Slip apartment for rent in Richmond

2 beds

2 baths

$1,400

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 15

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Frequently asked questions for Shockoe Slip, Richmond, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Shockoe Slip rental market.

How much is rent in Shockoe Slip?

The average rent in Shockoe Slip is $1,297 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Shockoe Slip?

Average rent prices in Shockoe Slip have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Shockoe Slip rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Shockoe Slip is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $602 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Shockoe Slip?

To comfortably afford rent in Shockoe Slip, 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).

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