Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Virginia Commonwealth University Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $300 (72 Rentals)

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property at 1017 W Leigh St

$995

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$995

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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1017 W Leigh St

RichmondVA23220
property at 1019 W Leigh St

$995

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$995

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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1019 W Leigh St

RichmondVA23220

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Coliseum Lofts
$1,104 - $2,881
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$1,092 - $2,869
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$12

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$1,104 - $2,881
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Coliseum Lofts

1335-1387 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 1605 Hickory St

$1,249

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$1,249

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$1,249

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1605 Hickory St

RichmondVA23222
property at 1610 Fendall Ave

$1,249

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$1,249

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$1,249

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1610 Fendall Ave

RichmondVA23222

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property at 2420 Barton Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2420 Barton Ave

RichmondVA23222
property at 517 N Harrison St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 10

517 N Harrison St

RichmondVA23220
property at 417 Fritz St

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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417 Fritz St

RichmondVA23222
property at 1608 Brookfield St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1608 Brookfield St

RichmondVA23222
property at 1607 Brookfield St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1607 Brookfield St

RichmondVA23222
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The Cooperage
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$1,326 - $3,903
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$1,326 - $3,903

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$1,326 - $3,903
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The Cooperage

1650 Overbrook RdRichmond, VA 23220
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Circ Apartments
$1,397 - $4,094
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$1,397 - $4,094

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$1,397 - $4,094
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Circ Apartments

1137 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 2806 Hawthorne Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2806 Hawthorne Ave

RichmondVA23222

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property at 1611 Hickory St

$1,449

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$1,449

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$1,449

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1611 Hickory St

RichmondVA23222
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Todd Lofts
$1,482 - $2,434
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$1,482 - $2,434

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$1,482 - $2,434
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Todd Lofts

1128 Hermitage RdRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 3212 Barton Ave

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 15

3212 Barton Ave

RichmondVA23222

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property at 1144 W Grace St

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1144 W Grace St

RichmondVA23220
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The Square
$1,792 - $2,275
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$1,637 - $2,120
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$155

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$1,792 - $2,275
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 7

The Square

406 W Shafer StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 2507 Seminary Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 19

2507 Seminary Ave

RichmondVA23220
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2910 Chamberlayne
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2910 Chamberlayne

2907-2927 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23222

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bloom Apartments II1Bed/1Bath: 463 sq ft1BR,1BA$849
Eagle Mill Lofts2bed 2bth2BR,2BA$950
Van de VyverThe ReserveStudio,1BA$998
The Foundry ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,013
The Stables1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,055
Southern Stove Lofts1bed 1bth1BR,1BA$1,125
1510 W. Broad Street1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 599sqft1BR,1BA$1,155
Iron House Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,158
The Concord NorthsideThe Miller1BR,1BA$1,177

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Virginia Commonwealth University, VA

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Virginia Commonwealth University area is the $0.66 price per square foot 2509 Seminary Ave Model at 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Virginia Commonwealth University apartment is the 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park starting at $800 with a $0.54 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.
2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B2509 Seminary Ave2BR,1BA$0.66
Marshall Park4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.54
Jackson Street Lofts3 Bedroom 3 Bath - 506233BR,3BA$1.61
1510 W. Broad Street1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 599sqft1BR,1BA$1.32
Todd LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.90
Iron House Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.76
The Foundry ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.61
The Stables1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.70
The Concord NorthsideThe Miller1BR,1BA$2.03
Bloom Apartments II1Bed/1Bath: 456 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.97

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

Ranked #101

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Virginia Commonwealth University Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Virginia Commonwealth University?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Virginia Commonwealth University is at Van de Vyver listed at $998.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Virginia Commonwealth University Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Virginia Commonwealth University Apartment is $849 at Bloom Apartments II.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Virginia Commonwealth University Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Virginia Commonwealth University is starting from $950 at Eagle Mill Lofts.

What is the most affordable Virginia Commonwealth University Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Virginia Commonwealth University Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Foundry Apartments and starts from $1,403.

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