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515 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the VCU Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $600 (146 Rentals) Page 2 of 3
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 29The Penny at Jackson Ward
2 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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401 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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RichmondVA23220
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505 W Grace St, Unit APT B
505 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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823 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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1805 Monument AveRichmond, VA 23220
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7 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23219
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1611 Hickory St
RichmondVA23222
511 Ryland St
RichmondVA23220
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206-212 E Grace StRichmond, VA 23219
10 S Randolph St
RichmondVA23220
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2207 W Grace St, Unit Apt C
2207 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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One Canal Apartments
108 S 1st StRichmond, VA 23219
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312 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,495
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1701 Colorado AveRichmond, VA 23220
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404 W Grace St, Unit 3
404 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
1705 Colorado Ave
RichmondVA23220
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1005 W Franklin St
RichmondVA23220
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLIV Lakeview
2001 Lakeview AveRichmond, VA 23220
1422 Winder St
RichmondVA23220
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The Locks
311 S 11th StRichmond, VA 23219
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112 S Laurel St, Unit B
112 S Laurel StRichmond, VA 23220
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2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability1322 W Broad St
1322 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 18Mutual on Main Apartments
909 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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300 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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801 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
2204 W Grace St
RichmondVA23220
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102 N Lombardy St
RichmondVA23220
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1137 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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230 N 6th StRichmond, VA 23219
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11 S 2nd StRichmond, VA 23219
10 N Harrison St
RichmondVA23220
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Locks Tower
1001 E Byrd StRichmond, VA 23219
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2219 W Grace St, Unit Apt 1
2219 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Planet Apartments
14 W Jackson StRichmond, VA 23220
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Richmond Arts
115 N 1st StRichmond, VA 23219
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Virginia Apartments
2602-2608 Kensington AveRichmond, VA 23220
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Jernigin Hall
314 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Richmond Dairy Apartments
201 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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Cornish Brewery Apartments
1201 W Clay StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Rosa
744 N 2nd StRichmond, VA 23219
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701 Saint James Street Apartments
701 St James StRichmond, VA 23220
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501-503 E Main St
501-503 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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Eagle Mill Towers
1414 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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Linden Tower
116 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23219
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1 West Cary
106 S Foushee StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Stables
410 Hancock 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 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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