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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the VCU Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $600 (141 Rentals)
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1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 1301
1301 Idlewood AveRichmond, 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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$1,081 - $2,700
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 22The Berkshire
300 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Edison
700 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23219
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209 E Main St
209 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowEagle Mill Lofts
1418 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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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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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Foundry Apartments
946 Sledd StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,155 - $1,639
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 4District Square Apartments
111-117 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowResidences at the John Marshall
101 N 5th StRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,177
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 6The 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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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Corner Lofts
1321 -1/2 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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400 W Grace St, Unit 3
400 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
503 E Main St
RichmondVA23219
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311 W Franklin St, Unit 1105
311 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
421 W Grace St
RichmondVA23220
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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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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Mezzo Lofts
17 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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311 W. Franklin
311 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,199
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMortons Apartments
213 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,249 - $2,549
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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 Now1510 W. Broad Street
1510 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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Residences at Richmond Trust
629 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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T and E Apartments
1011 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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311 W Franklin St, Unit 911
311 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
1708 Tyler St
RichmondVA23222
1617 Brookfield St
RichmondVA23222
308 W Broad St
RichmondVA23220
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 19Centennial Terrace
507 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAtrium on Broad Apartments
115 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
2517 W Grace St
RichmondVA23220
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMarshall Street Apartments
220 E Marshall StRichmond, VA 23219
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Iron House Apartments
1309 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCary Belvidere Apartments
601 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
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Deco at CNB
219 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 101 West Cary Apartments
1 W CaryRichmond, VA 23220
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability1005 Grove Ave Apartments
1005 Grove AveRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,380 - $1,650
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now1322 W Broad St
1322 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,394 - $4,196
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFirst National Apartments
823 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
1622 Grove Ave
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 24The 1805
1805 Monument AveRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,399 - $1,750
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMonroe Park Towers Apartments
520 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 17The Penny at Jackson Ward
2 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,434 - $2,869
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Coliseum Lofts
1335-1387 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
511 Ryland St
RichmondVA23220
1005 W Franklin St
RichmondVA23220
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1210 E Grace St
206-212 E Grace StRichmond, VA 23219
525 Fritz St
RichmondVA23222
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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 | $1,304 | $998 | $1,700 |
| VCU 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,552 | $1,081 | $3,025 |
| VCU 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,803 | $939 | $3,100 |
| VCU 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,996 | $819 | $3,800 |
| VCU 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,056 | $710 | $3,300 |
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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. 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 |
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| 11 E Broad St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Van de Vyver | The Reserve | Studio,1BA | $998 |
| The Stables | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
| The Edison | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,090 |
| 209 E Main St | Unit 4,6,8 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Foundry Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
| Grace St 1120 | Grace St 1120 - 17 | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Park Northside Apartments | 2B/1BA TH Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| The Mezzo Lofts | Mosaic Gallery - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in VCU, VA
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the VCU area is the $1.39 price per square foot Broad St W 200 - 202 Model at Broad St W 200 in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value VCU apartment is the 1301 Idlewood Ave Model at 1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 1301 starting at $926 with a $0.58 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. |
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| Broad St W 200 | Broad St W 200 - 202 | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| 1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 1301 | 1301 Idlewood Ave | 4BR,2BA | $0.58 |
| Marshall Park | 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.48 |
| 16 W Broad St, Unit Apartment 1 | 16 W Broad St | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Broadway Apartments | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Miller and Rhoads Residences | 1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.37 |
| Stuart and Davis | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 650sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Marshall Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 632sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Mortons Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| 1510 W. Broad Street | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 599sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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 $1,195.
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 $1,975.
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 76 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 $521 which is $1,454 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in VCU.
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