Cheap Homes for Rent in the VCU Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (16 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the VCU area of Richmond.

property at 405 N Madison St

$1,295

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$1,295

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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405 N Madison St

RichmondVA23220

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property at 1915 Miller Ave

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 15

1915 Miller Ave

RichmondVA23222
property at 2208 W Grace St

$1,495

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$1,495

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2208 W Grace St

RichmondVA23220
property at 712 S Meadow St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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712 S Meadow St

RichmondVA23220
property at 210 N Stafford Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 10

210 N Stafford Ave

RichmondVA23220

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property at 1901 Claiborne St

$1,600

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$1,600

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1901 Claiborne St

RichmondVA23220
property at 1101 Haxall Point

$1,600 - $2,450

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$1,600

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1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1101 Haxall Point

RichmondVA23219
property at 20 S Plum St

$1,695

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$1,695

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

20 S Plum St

RichmondVA23220

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
11 E Broad St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$749
Van de VyverThe ReserveStudio,1BA$998
The Stables1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,055
The EdisonStudioStudio,1BA$1,090
209 E Main StUnit 4,6,81BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in VCU, VA

As of August 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the VCU area is the $1.32 price per square foot 803 W Broad St Model at 803 W Broad St, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value VCU apartment is the Broad St W 200 - 202 Model at Broad St W 200 starting at $2,300 with a $1.39 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
803 W Broad St, Unit 1803 W Broad St3BR,2BA$1.32
Broad St W 200Broad St W 200 - 2023BR,2BA$1.39
1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 13011301 Idlewood Ave4BR,2BA$0.58
16 W Broad St, Unit Apartment 116 W Broad St3BR,2BA$1.36
Broadway ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.30
Miller and Rhoads Residences1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath1BR,1.5BA$1.38
Stuart and Davis1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 650sqft1BR,1BA$1.40
Marshall Street Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 632sqft1BR,1BA$1.33
Mortons Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.32
1510 W. Broad Street1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 599sqft1BR,1BA$1.43

Frequently Asked Questions about VCU

What type of rentals are currently available in VCU?

There are currently 433 Apartments for Rent in VCU, VA with pricing that ranges from $710 to $4,207. There are also 55 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in VCU ranging from $1,295 to $3,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in VCU?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in VCU ranges from $1,295 to $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,207.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in VCU?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in VCU range from $819 to $3,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,695 to $3,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $710.

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