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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| VCU Studio Apartments | $1,250 | $995 | $1,905 |
| VCU 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,453 | $995 | $2,437 |
| VCU 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,813 | $899 | $3,400 |
| VCU 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,922 | $759 | $3,800 |
| VCU 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,151 | $689 | $3,680 |
There are currently 87 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the VCU Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Write a ReviewThe cheapest available apartment rental in the VCU area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Mortons Apartments priced from $995. Van de Vyver has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $998. Here are the most affordable VCU apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortons Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Van de Vyver | The Reserve | Studio,1BA | $998 |
| Eagle Mill Lofts | 1 bed 1bth | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Towers on Franklin | Harrison | Studio,1BA | $1,035 |
| Residences at the John Marshall | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,042 |
| The Stables | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
| Iron House Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,076 |
| The Edison Apartments | SXD.1 | Studio,1BA | $1,110 |
| Grace & Monroe Apartments | Studio - 505 | Studio,1BA | $1,124 |
As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the VCU area is the $0.54 price per square foot 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value VCU apartment is the 2111 Hanover Ave Model at 2111 Hanover Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,095 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Near West 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Park | 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.54 |
| 2111 Hanover Ave, Unit 1 | 2111 Hanover Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| The Berkshire | Clay | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 110 E Cary St | 2 Beds 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Broadway Apartments | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| 209 E Main St | Unit 208A | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 210 E Grace St | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Morton Building Apartments | 1BR/1.5BA | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.46 |
| Marshall Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 632sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Shockoe Collection | A1 - 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in VCU is at Van de Vyver listed at $998.
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom VCU Apartment is $995 at Morton Building Apartments.
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in VCU is starting from $1,050 at Eagle Mill Lofts.
The best deal on a cheap VCU Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parc View at Commonwealth and starts from $1,250.
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