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

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Eagle Mill Towers
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Mill Towers

1414 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
  • Utilities Included
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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 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 Studio unit found at Eagle Mill Lofts priced from $925. 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 LoftsStudiosStudio,1BA$925
The Foundry ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,013
The Stables1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,055
1322 W Broad St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,265
Iron House Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath with Office2BR,2BA$1,699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Virginia Union, VA

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Virginia Union area is the $1.46 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath with Office Model at Iron House Apartments in the in the Near West neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Virginia Union apartment is the B6 Model at Sphere Apartments starting at $2,065 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond 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.
Iron House Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath with Office2BR,2BA$1.46
Sphere ApartmentsB62BR,2BA$2.19
Spectrum ApartmentsCyan2BR,2BA$2.04
1322 W Broad St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.97
The Foundry ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.61
The Stables1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.70
Eagle Mill LoftsStudiosStudio ,1BA$1.98

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Virginia Union, Richmond, VA

Ranked #157

Among cities in Virginia 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 Eagle Mill Lofts which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Virginia Union costs $2,055.

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 4 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 $472 which is $1,583 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Virginia Union.

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