Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Virginia Commonwealth University Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $395 (76 Rentals)

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T and E Apartments
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$995 - $2,195
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T and E Apartments

1011 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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Spectrum Apartments
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$1,175 - $3,063
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$1,175 - $3,063

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$1,175 - $3,063
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Spectrum Apartments

2017 Brook RdRichmond, VA 23220
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Iron House Apartments
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$1,228 - $2,515
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$1,123 - $2,410
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Iron House Apartments

1309 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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Coliseum Lofts
$1,299 - $1,999
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$1,299 - $1,999

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$1,299 - $1,999
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Coliseum Lofts

1335-1387 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 1005 W Franklin St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

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1005 W Franklin St

RichmondVA23220
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Sphere
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$1,340 - $3,466
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$1,340 - $3,466

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Sphere

2005 Brook RdRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 1622 Grove Ave

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

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1622 Grove Ave

RichmondVA23220
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Todd Lofts
$1,397 - $2,405
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$1,397 - $2,405

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$1,397 - $2,405
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Todd Lofts

1128 Hermitage RdRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 511 Ryland St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

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511 Ryland St

RichmondVA23220
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The Cooperage
$1,405 - $3,852
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$1,405 - $3,852

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$1,405 - $3,852
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The Cooperage

1650 Overbrook RdRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 514 W Bacon St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

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514 W Bacon St

RichmondVA23222
property at 525 Fritz St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

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525 Fritz St

RichmondVA23222
property at 510 Fritz St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

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510 Fritz St

RichmondVA23222

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property at 517 W Fells St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

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517 W Fells St

RichmondVA23222
property at 2422 Barton Ave

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

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2422 Barton Ave

RichmondVA23222
property at 501 W Clay St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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501 W Clay St

RichmondVA23220
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203 N Plum St, Unit 4
$1,550
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$1,550

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$1,550
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203 N Plum St, Unit 4

203 N Plum StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 2204 W Grace St

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

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2204 W Grace St

RichmondVA23220
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1701 W Leigh St
$1,600 - $2,100
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$1,600 - $2,100

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1701 W Leigh St

1701 W Leigh StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 2215 W Grace St

$1,610

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$1,610

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$1,610

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2215 W Grace St

RichmondVA23220

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Circ Apartments
$1,622 - $3,800
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$1,622 - $3,800

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$1,622 - $3,800
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Circ Apartments

1137 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 2110 North Ave

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 17

2110 North Ave

RichmondVA23222
property at 204 Wellford St

$1,600 - $1,675

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$1,675

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204 Wellford St

RichmondVA23222
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2910 Chamberlayne
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2910 Chamberlayne

2907-2927 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23222
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101 Poe St
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101 Poe St

101 Poe StRichmond, VA 23222
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2910 Chamberlayne Ave
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2910 Chamberlayne Ave

2910 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23222
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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 $799. 1128 W. Grace St.* 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: 456 sq ft1BR,1BA$799
1128 W. Grace St.*1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
Van de VyverThe ReserveStudio,1BA$998
The Stables1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,055
Oxford Square Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1BA$1,095
The Foundry ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,135
Grace St 1120Grace St 1120 - 161BR,1BA$1,175
Park Northside Apartments2B/1BA TH Classic2BR,1BA$1,195
1510 W. Broad Street1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 599sqft1BR,1BA$1,199
703 N Harrison St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Virginia Commonwealth University, VA

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Virginia Commonwealth University area is the $0.59 price per square foot 2509 Seminary Ave Model at 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Virginia Commonwealth University apartment is the The Ownby Model at The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers Row starting at $2,826 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Bellevue 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$0.59
The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers RowThe Ownby3BR,2.5BA$1.62
Marshall Park4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.48
Jackson Street Lofts3 Bedroom / 3 Bath - 1,975sqft3BR,3BA$1.69
1701 W Leigh St1701 W Leigh St2BR,1BA$1.33
Oxford Square Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$0.91
The JamesJAMES-22BR,2BA$0.89
1128 W. Grace St.*1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.33
The Foundry ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.80
The Stables1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.70

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Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

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

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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 $799 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 $1,095 at Oxford Square Apartments.

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 Bloom Apartments II and starts from $1,499.

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