Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Virginia Commonwealth University Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (47 Rentals)

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Goshen Street
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Goshen Street

302 Goshen StRichmond, VA 23220
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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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Cornish Brewery Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornish Brewery Apartments

1201 W Clay StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Rosa
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Rosa

744 N 2nd StRichmond, VA 23219
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Eagle Mill Towers
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Mill Towers

1414 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Stables
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Stables

410 Hancock StRichmond, VA 23220
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T and E Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

T and E Apartments

1011 W Marshall 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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One West Jackson Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

One West Jackson Apartments

1-27 W Jackson StRichmond, VA 23220
Student Housing
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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 $899. Van de Vyver has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $998. 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$899
Van de VyverThe ReserveStudio,1BA$998
Eagle Mill Lofts1 bed 1bth1BR,1BA$1,000
The Stables1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,055
Coliseum LoftsE1Studio,1BA$1,071
Spectrum ApartmentsAzureStudio,1BA$1,175
The Concord NorthsideThe Miller1BR,1BA$1,177
Southern Stove Lofts1bed 1bth1BR,1BA$1,200
Park Northside ApartmentsByrd Apartments2BR,1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Virginia Commonwealth University, VA

As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Virginia Commonwealth University area is the $1.24 price per square foot The Overbrook Model at The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers Row in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $3,414. The second greatest value Virginia Commonwealth University apartment is the The Monument Model at Circ Apartments starting at $2,261 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Near West 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$1.24
Circ ApartmentsThe Monument2BR,2BA$1.60
Jackson Street Lofts3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$1.47
Iron House Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.72
1322 W Broad St2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 190982BR,2BA$1.55
1510 W Broad St - Residential2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.68
Park Northside ApartmentsMaymont Townhomes2BR,1BA$1.92
The Stables1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.70
1130 W Grace St, Unit #11130 W Grace St1BR,1.5BA$1.82
Bloom Apartments II1Bed/1Bath: 456 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.97

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Learn about the best neighborhoods for student renters near Richmond Colleges and Universities by our Local Expert Richard Corrigan

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

Ranked #97

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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 $1,249.

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 $899, while the average apartment in Virginia Commonwealth University costs $2,469.

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 59 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 $819 which is $1,650 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Virginia Commonwealth University.

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