
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the VCU Neighborhood of Richmond, VA (198 Rentals)


Deco at CNB

Monroe Park Towers Apartments

The Loop at Midtown

Residences at Richmond Trust

American Heritage Apartments

Park Plaza @ Belvidere

Coliseum Lofts

The Square

Miller and Rhoads Residences
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Mutual on Main Apartments

Cary Belvidere Apartments

Residences at the John Marshall

2 E Broad St

The Penny at Jackson Ward

Centennial Terrace

The Shockoe Collection

First National Apartments

The Biggs Building

The Locks
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The Edison Apartments

The James

Revival Apartments

District Square Apartments

Chesterfield Apartments

209 E Main St

Ascend RVA Student Living

One Canal Apartments

The 1805
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Landmark at Marshall Broad

Circ Apartments

1 N 3rd St

Marshall Street Apartments

The Berkshire

Atrium on Broad Apartments

Eagle Mill Lofts

The Mezzo Lofts

Towers on Franklin
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The Edgar at Linden Row

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210 E Grace St

Broadway Apartments

1005 Grove Ave Apartments

Parc View at Commonwealth

Mortons Apartments

1130 W Grace St, Unit #1

1308 Floyd Ave

525 E Grace St
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VCU, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in VCU?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| VCU Studio Apartments | $1,247 | $900 | $1,957 |
VCU 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,467 | $995 | $2,300 |
| VCU 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,789 | $859 | $3,400 |
| VCU 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,897 | $739 | $3,800 |
| VCU 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,124 | $649 | $4,800 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 198 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the VCU Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Largest Available VCU 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the VCU area of Richmond, VA is found at The Berkshire and is listed at 1,200 square feet priced from $1,520. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Berkshire | Clay | 1,200 Sq Ft | $1,520 |
| Miller and Rhoads Residences | 1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 1,192 Sq Ft | $1,693 |
| Mortons Apartments | 1BR/1.5BA | 1,073 Sq Ft | $1,569 |
| Residences at the John Marshall | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1,032 Sq Ft | $1,390 |
| 8th and Main | 8th and Main 801 | 892 Sq Ft | $1,899 |
| One Canal Apartments | 1G | 820 Sq Ft | $1,657 |
| The Guild | The Mason | 814 Sq Ft | $2,000 |
| The Mezzo Lofts | Mosaic Gallery - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 789 Sq Ft | $1,309 |
| The Penny at Jackson Ward | The Ella (E-D) | 765 Sq Ft | $1,459 |
| Marshall Street Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 682 Sq Ft | $1,250 |
Cheapest Available VCU 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit VCU of Richmond, VA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,025 at Atrium on Broad Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in VCU is currently $1,467. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Atrium on Broad Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,025 |
| The Stables | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $1,055 |
| Shockoe Collection | A1 - 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,099 |
| The Shockoe Collection | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,099 |
| 210 E Grace St | 1bed/1bath | $1,100 |
| Hammond Lofts | 205 | $1,129 |
| Revival Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $1,149 |
| Van de Vyver | The Tribute | $1,155 |
| Mortons Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,159 |
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom VCU Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in VCU with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in VCU is at Atrium on Broad Apartments listed at $1,025.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom VCU Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in VCU is $1,467.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom VCU Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in VCU is a 1,200 square feet unit starting from $1,520 at The Berkshire.
What is the average size for VCU 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in VCU is currently 773 sq ft.
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