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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Virginia Commonwealth University Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $300 (64 Rentals)
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$849 - $1,699
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBloom Apartments II
3207 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
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$950 - $1,800
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowEagle Mill Lofts
1418 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
1017 W Leigh St
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1019 W Leigh St
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1715 Grove Ave
RichmondVA23220
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$998 - $1,342
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowVan de Vyver
713 N 1st StRichmond, VA 23219
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$999
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$999
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$999
1130 W Grace St
1130 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
3310 Barton Ave
RichmondVA23222
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$1,104 - $2,881
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$1,092 - $2,869
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$1,104 - $2,881
Coliseum Lofts
1335-1387 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,130 - $1,180
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2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability2400 Barton Ave
2400 Barton AveRichmond, VA 23222
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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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$1,150 - $2,195
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T and E Apartments
1011 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
2420 Barton Ave
RichmondVA23222
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$1,175 - $3,462
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSpectrum Apartments
2017 Brook RdRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,177
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityThe 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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$1,195 - $2,100
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPark Northside Apartments
1603 Roane StRichmond, VA 23222
1607 Brookfield St
RichmondVA23222
1608 Brookfield St
RichmondVA23222
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$1,195Studio Apartments Available Jul 1
302 Goshen St, Unit 103
302 Goshen StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,195Studio Apartments Available Jul 5
302 Goshen St, Unit 104
302 Goshen StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,229 - $1,925
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$1,124 - $1,820
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Iron House Apartments
1309 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
1605 Hickory St
RichmondVA23222
1610 Fendall Ave
RichmondVA23222
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$1,275 - $2,125
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSouthern Stove Lofts
1215 Hermitage RdRichmond, VA 23220
417 Fritz St
RichmondVA23222
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$1,2951 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
1011 W Marshall St, Unit 212
1011 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,340 - $3,239
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSphere
2005 Brook RdRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,350 - $1,550
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 51510 W. Broad Street
1510 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,355 - $3,048
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The Cooperage
1650 Overbrook RdRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,389 - $2,842
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$1,389 - $2,842
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Todd Lofts
1128 Hermitage RdRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,395
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$1,395
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2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B
2509 Seminary AveRichmond, VA 23220
3212 Barton Ave
RichmondVA23222
18 S Allen Ave
RichmondVA23220
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$1,399 - $2,085
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 2The 1805
1805 Monument AveRichmond, VA 23220
1840 Monument Ave
RichmondVA23220
1611 Hickory St
RichmondVA23222
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$1,462
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$1,400
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$1,462
2207 W Grace St, Unit Apt C
2207 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,492 - $3,519
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$1,492 - $3,519
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Circ Apartments
1137 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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511 Ryland St
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1627 W Grace St
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$1,555 - $1,605
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2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability1322 W Broad St
1322 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
1333 W Broad St, Unit 514
1333 W Broad St
RichmondVA23220
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2910 Chamberlayne
2907-2927 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23222
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Oxford Square Apartments
3201 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
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Shockoe Hill Senior Apartments 62 plus*
206-210 Hospital StRichmond, VA 23219
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The Planet Apartments
14 W Jackson StRichmond, VA 23220
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101 Poe St
101 Poe StRichmond, VA 23222
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2910 Chamberlayne Ave
2910 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23222
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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 | $1,446 | $849 | $2,454 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,609 | $849 | $3,505 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,848 | $939 | $4,190 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,129 | $810 | $3,800 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $866 | $729 | $3,680 |
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There are currently 64 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Virginia Commonwealth University Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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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 2bth | 2BR,2BA | $950 |
| Van de Vyver | The Reserve | Studio,1BA | $998 |
| The Stables | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
| The Foundry Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
| Park Northside Apartments | 2B/1BA TH Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| The Biggs Building | The Marshall | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Sphere | S/1b-2 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Virginia Commonwealth University, VA
As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Virginia Commonwealth University area is the $0.62 price per square foot 2509 Seminary Ave Model at 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Virginia Commonwealth University apartment is the 3 Bedroom / 3 Bath - 1,975sqft Model at Jackson Street Lofts starting at $2,155 with a $1.67 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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| 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B | 2509 Seminary Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.62 |
| Jackson Street Lofts | 3 Bedroom / 3 Bath - 1,975sqft | 3BR,3BA | $1.67 |
| 1301 W Leigh St | 1301 W Leigh St | 3BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| The Biggs Building | The Kinney | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| T and E Apartments | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| The Foundry Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Park Northside Apartments | 1B/1BA Garden Reno | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| The Stables | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Eagle Mill Lofts | Studios | Studio ,1BA | $1.62 |
| Bloom Apartments II | 1Bed/1Bath: 456 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
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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 $1,450.
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 $1,999.
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 71 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 $649 which is $1,350 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Virginia Commonwealth University.
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