Blackwell

Richmond, VA

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Blackwell - Richmond, VA

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Enjoy historic architecture and freeway convenience near Downtown Richmond

Suburban Historic Convenient Close-Knit Affordable Accessible

Situated less than two miles south of Downtown Richmond, Blackwell is a suburban neighborhood cloaked in historic charm. Many of the residences in Blackwell boast front porches overlooking tree-lined streets and historic buildings constructed in an array of architectural stylings.

Blackwell is just a short drive away from the Maymont Estate, James River, Virginia Commonwealth University, and the many museums, theaters, and historical landmarks of Downtown Richmond. Getting around from Blackwell is a breeze with access to I-95 as well as U.S. Routes 301 and 360.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Blackwell is $1,052 for one bedroom, and $1,500 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Blackwell has decreased by -40.3% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 510 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,052/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,032 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,500/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

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Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

46

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

59

Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.