The Hudson
700 Stockton St,
Richmond, VA 23224
$1,323 - $1,745 Total Monthly Price
1-3 Beds
Blackwell
Richmond, VA
Blackwell - Richmond, VA Area Guide
Enjoy historic architecture and freeway convenience near Downtown Richmond
Suburban
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Historic
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Convenient
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Close-Knit
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Affordable
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Accessible
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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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in Blackwell is $1,101 for a studio, $1,208 for one bedroom, and $1,445 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Blackwell has increased by 7.8% in the past year.
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Studio
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400 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,101/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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722 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,208/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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894 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,445/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Blackwell - Richmond, VA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Blackwell - Richmond, VA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
40
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
Blackwell - Richmond, VA provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Blackwell - Richmond, VA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Richmond Canal
- James River Parks
- Forest Hill Park
- Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
- Chimborazo Park
Airports
- Richmond International
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Methodology
† 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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.