Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Virginia Union Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (12 Rentals)

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Eagle Mill Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Mill Towers

1414 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Stables
1 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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1322 W Broad St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1322 W Broad St

1322 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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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 2 Beds unit found at Eagle Mill Lofts priced from $950. The Foundry Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,013. Here are the most affordable Virginia Union apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eagle Mill Lofts2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$950
The Foundry ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,013
Iron House Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,085
The Concord NorthsideThe Miller1BR,1BA$1,150
Sphere ApartmentsS2Studio,1BA$1,371

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Virginia Union, VA

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Virginia Union area is the $1.81 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 1322 W Broad St in the in the Near West neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Virginia Union apartment is the Cyan Model at Spectrum Apartments starting at $1,655 with a $1.99 price per square foot in the Bellevue 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.
1322 W Broad St2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.81
Spectrum ApartmentsCyan2BR,2BA$1.99
Iron House Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.64
The Foundry ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.61
The Concord NorthsideThe Miller1BR,1BA$1.99
Sphere ApartmentsS2Studio ,1BA$2.76
Eagle Mill LoftsStudiosStudio ,1BA$2.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Virginia Union, Richmond, VA

Ranked #147

Among neighborhoods in Richmond, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Virginia Union Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Virginia Union Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Virginia Union is The Foundry Apartments which is listed at $1,013, while the average apartment in Virginia Union costs $3,000.

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 7 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 $362 which is $2,638 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Virginia Union.

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