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501 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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400 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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1001 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,359
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946 Sledd StRichmond, VA 23220
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213 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,3952 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 10
505 W Grace St, Unit APT B
505 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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1335-1387 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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104 Shockoe SlipRichmond, VA 23219
511 Ryland St
RichmondVA23220
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now210 E Grace St
206-212 E Grace StRichmond, VA 23219
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2207 W Grace St, Unit Apt C
2207 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,4952 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 10
404 W Grace St, Unit 3
404 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
1705 Colorado Ave
RichmondVA23220
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1701 Colorado AveRichmond, VA 23220
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209 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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2001 Lakeview AveRichmond, VA 23220
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17 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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RichmondVA23220
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111-117 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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1805 Monument AveRichmond, VA 23220
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1 W CaryRichmond, VA 23220
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112 S Laurel St, Unit B
112 S Laurel StRichmond, VA 23220
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1322 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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300 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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219 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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1011 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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220 E Marshall StRichmond, VA 23219
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1510 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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401 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
10 N Harrison St
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14 W Jackson StRichmond, VA 23220
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201 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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408-410 Dobson St
408-410 Dobson StRichmond, VA 23220
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301 S Granby StRichmond, VA 23220
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2602-2608 Kensington AveRichmond, VA 23220
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2000-2021 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in VCU?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| VCU Studio Apartments | $1,357 | $971 | $1,990 |
| VCU 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,596 | $999 | $2,900 |
VCU 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,883 | $939 | $4,603 |
| VCU 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,906 | $810 | $3,800 |
| VCU 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,023 | $725 | $3,680 |
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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 $1,164.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in VCU?
The cheapest apartment in VCU is Eagle Mill Lofts which is listed at $950, 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 115 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 $568 which is $1,427 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in VCU.
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