
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Virginia Commonwealth University Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (33 Rentals)
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Eagle Mill Lofts

The Foundry Apartments

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Coliseum Lofts

Iron House Apartments

1318 W. Broad St.
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513 Fritz St

1508 Hickory St

Southern Stove Lofts

1505 Roane St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Virginia Commonwealth University?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Virginia Commonwealth University Studio Apartments | $1,435 | $1,049 | $2,259 |
Virginia Commonwealth University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,650 | $849 | $3,505 |
Virginia Commonwealth University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,964 | $799 | $4,262 |
Virginia Commonwealth University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,514 | $699 | $4,050 |
Virginia Commonwealth University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $964 | $599 | $3,000 |
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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 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Virginia Commonwealth University apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Bloom Apartments II | 1Bed/1Bath: 463 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
Eagle Mill Lofts | 2bed 1bth | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
Coliseum Lofts | E2.2 | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
Iron House Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,078 |
T and E Apartments | 0 Bed 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,130 |
The Concord Northside | The Miller | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Southern Stove Lofts | studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
Sphere Apartments | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
Park Northside Apartments | Byrd Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1,375 |
Todd Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,384 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Virginia Commonwealth University, VA
As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Virginia Commonwealth University area is the $1.47 price per square foot The Overbrook Model at The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers Row in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $4,050. The second greatest value Virginia Commonwealth University apartment is the 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park starting at $750 with a $0.51 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers Row | The Overbrook | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.47 |
Marshall Park | 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.51 |
The Cooperage | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom: Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
1510 W Broad St - Residential | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
Spectrum Apartments | Emerald | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
Park Northside Apartments | Maymont Townhomes | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Iron House Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
The Concord Northside | The Miller | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Bloom Apartments II | 1Bed/1Bath: 456 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Chesterfield Apartments | THE LINDEN FLOOR PLAN - SUITE III | 3BR,1BA | $2.11 |
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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 $1,384.
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 $2,365.
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 102 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 $612 which is $1,753 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Virginia Commonwealth University.
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