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Grace & Monroe Apartments
401 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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1011 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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104 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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Eagle Mill Lofts
1418 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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Mortons Apartments
213 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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1510 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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900 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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Landmark at Marshall Broad
5 E Marshall StRichmond, VA 23219
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700 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23219
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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 | $1,250 | $900 | $2,486 |
VCU 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,572 | $1,013 | $4,728 |
| VCU 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,921 | $799 | $6,165 |
| VCU 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,972 | $699 | $4,050 |
| VCU 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,177 | $599 | $3,710 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap VCU Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in VCU?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in VCU is under $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in VCU?
The cheapest apartment in VCU is The Foundry Apartments which is listed at $1,013, while the average apartment in VCU costs $1,995.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in VCU?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 68 regular apartments in VCU that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in VCU?
Cheap apartments in VCU have an average cost of $416 which is $1,579 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in VCU.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Written by: Richard Corrigan
Richmond is rightly considered one of the best places to live on the East Coast. We love Richmond’s rich history, phenomenal culinary scene, unique art and culture, and its next-level parks and green spaces.
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Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.
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You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.