Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Virginia Union Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $300 (25 Rentals)

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Spectrum Apartments
$1,175 - $3,170
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$1,175 - $3,170

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$1,175 - $3,170
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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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Sphere
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$1,340 - $3,392
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$1,340 - $3,392

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$1,340 - $3,392
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Sphere

2005 Brook RdRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 1826 Thomas St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1826 Thomas St

RichmondVA23220
property at 1821 Thomas St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

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1821 Thomas St

RichmondVA23220
property at 1819 Thomas St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1819 Thomas 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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$1,600 - $2,100
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1701 W Leigh St

1701 W Leigh StRichmond, VA 23220
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2910 Chamberlayne
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2910 Chamberlayne

2907-2927 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, 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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Eagle Mill Towers
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Mill Towers

1414 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 1211 1/2 W Leigh St

$825 - $975

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$975

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$975

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1211 1/2 W Leigh St

RichmondVA23220
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The Stables
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Stables

410 Hancock StRichmond, VA 23220

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Grace St 1120
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grace St 1120

1120 W Grace 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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1318 W. Broad St.
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1318 W. Broad St.

1318-1320 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Birches
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Birches

1304 W Graham RdRichmond, VA 23220
property at 1208 W Clay St

$2,295

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$2,295

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$2,295

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 8

1208 W Clay St

RichmondVA23220

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property at 1509 W Moore St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

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1509 W Moore St

RichmondVA23220

Virginia Union, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Virginia Union Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Virginia Union area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Stables priced from $1,055. The Foundry Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,135. Here are the most affordable Virginia Union apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Stables1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,055
The Foundry ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,135
Grace St 1120Grace St 1120 - 171BR,1BA$1,175
Eagle Mill Lofts2bed 2bth2BR,2BA$1,250
1322 W Broad St1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 771141BR,1BA$1,380

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Virginia Union, VA

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Virginia Union 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 Union apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Iron House Apartments starting at $2,480 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Near West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Virginia Union apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B2509 Seminary Ave2BR,1BA$0.59
Iron House Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.93
1701 W Leigh St1701 W Leigh St2BR,1BA$1.33
Ginter Park Apartment Portfolio2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.03
Spectrum ApartmentsEmerald1BR,1BA$2.05
The Foundry ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.80
The Stables1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.70
Eagle Mill Lofts2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$2.31
1322 W Broad St1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 771141BR,1BA$2.30
SphereS/1bStudio ,1BA$3.07

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Virginia Union, 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 Union Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Virginia Union?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Virginia Union is under $1,550.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Virginia Union?

The cheapest apartment in Virginia Union is The Stables which is listed at $1,055, while the average apartment in Virginia Union costs $1,525.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Virginia Union?

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 25 regular apartments in Virginia Union 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 Union?

Cheap apartments in Virginia Union have an average cost of $1,199 which is $326 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Virginia Union.

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