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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Virginia Commonwealth University?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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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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