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T and E Apartments
1011 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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$995 - $1,695
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311 W. Franklin
311 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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$995 - $2,045
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The Edison
700 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23219
1019 W Leigh St
RichmondVA23220
311 W Franklin St
RichmondVA23220
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$998 - $1,489
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Van de Vyver
713 N 1st StRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,075 - $1,750
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Eagle Mill Lofts
1418 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,081 - $2,700
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The Berkshire
300 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
110 N Harrison St
RichmondVA23220
14 S Plum St
RichmondVA23220
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209 E Main St
209 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,100 - $1,450
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210 E Grace St
206-212 E Grace StRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,115 - $2,139
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Base Rent$970 - $1,994
Required Monthly Fees$145
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Towers on Franklin
104 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,135 - $1,562
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The Foundry Apartments
946 Sledd StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,172 - $2,609
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Residences at the John Marshall
101 N 5th StRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,179 - $2,044
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The Biggs Building
900 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,190 - $1,729
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1 West Cary Apartments
1 W CaryRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,195 - $1,450
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1510 W. Broad Street
1510 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,196
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The Concord Northside
710 W Fells StRichmond, VA 23222
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$1,199 - $1,300
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The Corner Lofts
1321 -1/2 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,237 - $2,256
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District Square Apartments
111-117 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,242 - $1,900
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Iron House Apartments
1309 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,250 - $1,599
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Marshall Street Apartments
220 E Marshall StRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,250 - $1,260
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Grace & Monroe Apartments
401 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,268
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Monroe Park Towers Apartments
520 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,277 - $3,079
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The Penny at Jackson Ward
2 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,287 - $2,350
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Capitol Lofts
1001 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,295 - $2,100
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Park Northside Apartments
1603 Roane StRichmond, VA 23222
410 Dobson St
RichmondVA23220
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$1,299 - $2,549
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Required Monthly Fees$150
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Shockoe Collection
104 Shockoe SlipRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,299
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Atrium on Broad Apartments
115 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,299 - $1,496
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Centennial Terrace
507 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,299 - $1,999
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Coliseum Lofts
1335-1387 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
1005 W Franklin St
RichmondVA23220
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$1,312 - $2,171
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Residences at Richmond Trust
629 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,335 - $1,895
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Cary Belvidere Apartments
601 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,350 - $2,125
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Deco at CNB
219 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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1005 Grove Ave Apartments
1005 Grove AveRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,350 - $1,900
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1118 Grove Ave
1118 Grove AveRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,366
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The Edgar at Linden Row
114 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,367 - $3,019
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Mutual on Main Apartments
909 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
217 E Grace St
RichmondVA23219
1707 Colorado Ave
RichmondVA23220
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$1,399 - $2,205
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The 1805
1805 Monument AveRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,424 - $5,164
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The Locks Tower
1001 E Byrd StRichmond, VA 23219
205 E Broad St
RichmondVA23219
2014 Idlewood Ave
RichmondVA23220
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$1,431 - $1,646
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One Canal Apartments
108 S 1st StRichmond, VA 23219
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2033 W Broad St
2033 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,466 - $1,687
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Broadway Apartments
312 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Cheapest Available VCU Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the VCU area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at 11 E Broad St priced from $749. The Edison has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable VCU apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 E Broad St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $749 |
| The Edison | Studio | 1BR, 1BA | $995 |
| 311 W. Franklin | Harrison | Studio, 1BA | $995 |
| 421 W Grace St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $995 |
| 1128 W. Grace St.* | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $995 |
| Van de Vyver | The Reserve | Studio, 1BA | $998 |
| The Jackson on Broad | 0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 77116 | Studio, 1BA | $1,050 |
| The Stables | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,055 |
| Eagle Mill Lofts | Studios | Studio, 1BA | $1,075 |
| 209 E Main St | Unit 4,6,8 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in VCU, VA
As of September 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the VCU area is the $0.25 price per square foot 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 11 E Broad St in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $749. The second greatest value VCU apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at W. Cary St. 1263 in the Near West neighborhood starting at $1,995 with a $1.04 price per square foot. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 E Broad St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $0.25 |
| W. Cary St. 1263 | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR, 2BA | $1.04 |
| Broad St W 200 | Broad St W 200 - 202 | 3BR, 2BA | $1.30 |
| Marshall Park | 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom | 4BR, 2BA | $0.46 |
| Broadway Apartments | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR, 2BA | $1.15 |
| The James | JAMES-2 | 2BR, 2BA | $0.89 |
| Stuart and Davis | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 650sqft | 1BR, 1BA | $1.35 |
| Marshall Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 632sqft | 1BR, 1BA | $1.25 |
| 421 W Grace St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $1.24 |
| 1128 W. Grace St.* | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.33 |
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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