
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the VCU Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $995 (102 Rentals) Page 2 of 3


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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 | $1,337 | $995 | $1,807 |
VCU 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,582 | $995 | $2,899 |
| VCU 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,918 | $945 | $4,229 |
| VCU 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,857 | $825 | $3,800 |
| VCU 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,155 | $690 | $1,265 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 102 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the VCU Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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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 $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in VCU?
The cheapest apartment in VCU is 11 E Broad St which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in VCU costs $1,588.
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 127 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 $614 which is $974 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in VCU.
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