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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the VCU Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $600 (146 Rentals)
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603 Chamberlayne Pky
RichmondVA23220
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$950 - $1,800
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowEagle Mill Lofts
1418 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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$971 - $2,881
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$959 - $2,869
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$971 - $2,881
Coliseum Lofts
1335-1387 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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$998 - $1,489
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowVan de Vyver
713 N 1st StRichmond, VA 23219
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$999
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$999
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$999
1130 W Grace St
1130 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,010
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityThe Ritz
1411 Grove AveRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,095Studio Apartments Available Jul 10
302 Goshen St, Unit 102
302 Goshen StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,095Studio Apartments Available Aug 1
302 Goshen St, Unit 106
302 Goshen StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,095 - $1,995
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$1,095 - $1,995
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$1,095 - $1,995
T and E Apartments
1011 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,100 - $1,700
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209 E Main St
209 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,107 - $2,700
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Berkshire
300 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,135 - $1,562
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Foundry Apartments
946 Sledd StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,135 - $2,139
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$990 - $1,994
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$145
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$1,135 - $2,139
Towers on Franklin
104 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,142 - $2,350
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCapitol Lofts
1001 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,157 - $2,181
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Edison
700 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,164 - $1,750
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMonroe Park Towers Apartments
520 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,177
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityThe Concord Northside
710 W Fells StRichmond, VA 23222
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$1,179 - $2,044
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Biggs Building
900 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,187
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$1,175
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$1,187
17 W Main St, Unit 203
17 W Main StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,194 - $2,842
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowResidences at the John Marshall
101 N 5th StRichmond, VA 23219
1607 Brookfield St
RichmondVA23222
1608 Brookfield St
RichmondVA23222
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$1,195 - $2,100
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPark Northside Apartments
1603 Roane StRichmond, VA 23222
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$1,207 - $1,781
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 11District Square Apartments
111-117 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,228 - $1,925
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$1,123 - $1,820
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Iron House Apartments
1309 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
1719 Blair St
RichmondVA23220
1610 Fendall Ave
RichmondVA23222
1605 Hickory St
RichmondVA23222
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$1,249 - $2,549
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$1,099 - $2,399
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$1,249 - $2,549
The Shockoe Collection
104 Shockoe SlipRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,250 - $1,625
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 51510 W. Broad Street
1510 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,2502 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 10
501 W Grace St, Unit B
501 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
1414 W Marshall St, Unit 502
1414 W Marshall St
RichmondVA23220
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$1,250 - $2,066
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$1,244 - $2,060
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Residences at Richmond Trust
629 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,270 - $3,052
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 7The Mezzo Lofts
17 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,279 - $1,389
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMortons Apartments
213 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,295 - $2,195
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$1,295 - $2,195
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$1,295 - $2,195
805W Lofts
805 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
417 Fritz St
RichmondVA23222
12 W Clay St
RichmondVA23220
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$1,299 - $2,199
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCentennial Terrace
507 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,299 - $1,550
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 151 West Cary Apartments
1 W CaryRichmond, VA 23220
1919 Lakeview Ave
RichmondVA23220
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$1,311 - $2,063
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$1,305 - $2,057
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Deco at CNB
219 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,325 - $1,700
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMarshall Street Apartments
220 E Marshall StRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,335 - $1,895
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCary Belvidere Apartments
601 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,350 - $1,450
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability1005 Grove Ave Apartments
1005 Grove AveRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,3502 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 10
400 W Grace St, Unit 3
400 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
9 S Brunswick St
RichmondVA23220
308 W Broad St
RichmondVA23220
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$1,378 - $1,700
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAtrium on Broad Apartments
115 E Broad 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 |
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| 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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Cheapest Available VCU Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the VCU area of Richmond, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Eagle Mill Lofts priced from $950. Coliseum Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $971. Here are the most affordable VCU apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Eagle Mill Lofts | 2bed 2bth | 2BR,2BA | $950 |
| Coliseum Lofts | E1 | Studio,1BA | $971 |
| Van de Vyver | The Reserve | Studio,1BA | $998 |
| The Stables | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
| 209 E Main St | Unit 4,6,8 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Berkshire | Byrd | 1BR,1BA | $1,107 |
| The Foundry Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
| The Edison | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,157 |
| Monroe Park Towers Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,164 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in VCU, VA
As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the VCU area is the $0.20 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 1318 W. Broad St. in the in the Near West neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value VCU apartment is the 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park starting at $725 with a $0.49 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for VCU apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1318 W. Broad St. | 3 Beds, 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $0.20 |
| Marshall Park | 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.49 |
| Park Plaza @ Belvidere | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| 16 W Broad St, Unit Apartment 1 | 16 W Broad St | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| 1103 W Franklin St | 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.36 |
| Marshall Street Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 914sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Lombardy Lofts | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| 210 E Grace St | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Mortons Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Eagle Mill Lofts | Studios | Studio ,1BA | $1.62 |
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 The Stables which is listed at $1,055, 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 $569 which is $1,426 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in VCU.
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