Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Virginia Commonwealth University Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (32 Rentals)

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1322 W Broad St

RichmondVA23220

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2400 Barton Ave

RichmondVA23222
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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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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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Eagle Mill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Mill Apartments

1400 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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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 3 Beds unit found at Chesterfield Apartments priced from $807. Bloom Apartments II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Virginia Commonwealth University apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chesterfield ApartmentsTHE MULBERRY FLOOR PLAN - SUITE II3BR,1BA$807
Bloom Apartments II1Bed/1Bath: 463 sq ft1BR,1BA$899
Eagle Mill LoftsStudiosStudio,1BA$925
Van de VyverThe ReserveStudio,1BA$998
The Foundry ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,013
The Stables1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,055
The Concord NorthsideThe Miller1BR,1BA$1,177
1510 W Broad St - Residential1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,195
Southern Stove Lofts1bed 1bth1BR,1BA$1,250
1322 W Broad St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,265

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Virginia Commonwealth University, VA

As of September 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Virginia Commonwealth University area is the $1.42 price per square foot 715 W Clay St Model at 715 W Clay St, Unit B in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Virginia Commonwealth University apartment is the The Ownby Model at The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers Row starting at $2,999 with a $1.72 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.
715 W Clay St, Unit B715 W Clay St3BR,2BA$1.42
The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers RowThe Ownby3BR,2.5BA$1.72
Marshall Park4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.47
Iron House Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath with Office2BR,2BA$1.46
511 W Marshall St, Unit 101 Main Floor511 W Marshall St2BR,1BA$1.62
Park Northside Apartments2 BD House 1705 Tyler2BR,1BA$1.78
1510 W Broad St - Residential2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.75
Van de VyverThe Abby1BR,1BA$1.91
The Foundry ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.61
The Stables1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.70

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

Ranked #81

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

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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 $1,265.

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 $2,279.

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 85 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 $732 which is $1,547 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Virginia Commonwealth University.

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