Cheap Apartments for Rent in the VCU Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $600 (88 Rentals)

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property at 101 E Clay St

101 E Clay St

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1619 W Grace St

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1719 Blair St

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VCU, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available VCU Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the VCU area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Towers on Franklin priced from $949. Eagle Mill Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable VCU apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Towers on FranklinRodneyStudio,1BA$949
Eagle Mill Lofts2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$950
The Edison ApartmentsSXDStudio,1BA$1,019
District Square Apartments1Bd1Ba--5901BR,1BA$1,106
The Mezzo LoftsMosaic Gallery - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,136
Landmark at Marshall BroadThe AdamsStudio,1BA$1,136
Parc View at CommonwealthD5 - Penthouse4BR,4BA$1,145
The Concord NorthsideThe Rose1BR,1BA$1,150
Deco at CNBBebe - StudioStudio,1BA$1,175
Residences at the John MarshallStudioStudio,1BA$1,185

Best Value Apartments for Rent in VCU, VA

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the VCU area is the $0.51 price per square foot 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $756. The second greatest value VCU apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Park Plaza @ Belvidere starting at $1,877 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for VCU apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Marshall Park4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.51
Park Plaza @ Belvidere2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.34
16 W Broad St, Unit Apartment 116 W Broad St3BR,2BA$1.36
1706 Floyd Ave, Unit B1706 Floyd Ave2BR,1BA$1.54
206 N 1st St, Unit 206 N 1st Street206 N 1st St2BR,1.5BA$1.82
511 W Marshall St, Unit 101511 W Marshall St2BR,1BA$1.80
Broadway ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.62
1 West Cary Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.56
The BerkshireCatherine1BR,1BA$1.46
Colorado Manor Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.78

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Vcu, Richmond, VA

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap VCU Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in VCU?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in VCU is under $1,185.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in VCU?

The cheapest apartment in VCU is Towers on Franklin which is listed at $1,092, while the average apartment in VCU costs $4,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in VCU?

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 90 regular apartments in VCU 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 VCU?

Cheap apartments in VCU have an average cost of $457 which is $3,543 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in VCU.

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