Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Virginia Commonwealth University Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (38 Rentals)

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101 Poe St
2 Bedroom Apartments

101 Poe St

101 Poe StRichmond, VA 23222
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2910 Chamberlayne Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2910 Chamberlayne Ave

2910 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23222
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The Rosa
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Rosa

744 N 2nd StRichmond, VA 23219
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Eagle Mill Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Mill Towers

1414 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Stables
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Stables

410 Hancock StRichmond, VA 23220
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Eagle Mill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Mill Apartments

1400 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Virginia Commonwealth University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Virginia Commonwealth University area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Bloom Apartments II priced from $849. Eagle Mill Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Virginia Commonwealth University apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bloom Apartments II1Bed/1Bath: 463 sq ft1BR,1BA$849
Eagle Mill Lofts1 bed 1bth1BR,1BA$995
Van de VyverThe ReserveStudio,1BA$998
The Foundry ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,013
The Stables1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,055
T and E Apartments0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,130
The Concord NorthsideThe Poe1BR,1BA$1,177
Coliseum LoftsA11BR,1BA$1,218
Southern Stove Lofts1bed 1bth1BR,1BA$1,325
1322 W Broad St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,340

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Virginia Commonwealth University, VA

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Virginia Commonwealth University area is the $1.58 price per square foot The Overbrook Model at The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers Row in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $4,353. The second greatest value Virginia Commonwealth University apartment is the 4x4 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park starting at $910 with a $0.61 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Virginia Commonwealth University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers RowThe Overbrook3BR,2.5BA$1.58
Marshall Park4x4 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,4BA$0.61
511 W Marshall St, Unit 101 Main Floor511 W Marshall St2BR,1BA$1.65
815 W Broad St, Unit B815 W Broad St2BR,1BA$1.88
1510 W Broad St - Residential2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.54
Southern Stove Lofts1bed 1bth1BR,1BA$1.79
The Concord NorthsideThe Poe1BR,1BA$1.76
Eagle Mill Lofts1 bed 1bth1BR,1BA$1.55
The Foundry ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.61
The Stables1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.70

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

Ranked #72

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Virginia Commonwealth University Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Virginia Commonwealth University?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Virginia Commonwealth University is under $1,340.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Virginia Commonwealth University?

The cheapest apartment in Virginia Commonwealth University is Bloom Apartments II which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in Virginia Commonwealth University costs $2,244.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Virginia Commonwealth University?

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 Virginia Commonwealth University 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 Virginia Commonwealth University?

Cheap apartments in Virginia Commonwealth University have an average cost of $688 which is $1,556 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Virginia Commonwealth University.

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