
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the VCU Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $600 (49 Rentals)
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Towers on Franklin

Eagle Mill Lofts

1015 W Leigh St

1017 W Leigh St

Coliseum Lofts

210 E Grace St

The Edison Apartments

District Square Apartments

1318 W. Broad St.

2601 Park Ave

The Shockoe Collection

Atrium on Broad Apartments

The Mezzo Lofts

The Biggs Building

Iron House Apartments

Marshall Street Apartments

Residences at the John Marshall

Centennial Terrace
VCU, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in VCU?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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VCU Studio Apartments | $1,215 | $850 | $3,429 |
VCU 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,538 | $750 | $4,775 |
VCU 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,839 | $939 | $5,572 |
VCU 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,935 | $879 | $3,650 |
VCU 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,089 | $756 | $3,250 |
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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 $900. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Towers on Franklin | Gold | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Eagle Mill Lofts | 2bed 1bth | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
The Edison Apartments | SXC | Studio,1BA | $1,032 |
District Square Apartments | Studio-409 | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
The Berkshire | Linden | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
The Shockoe Collection | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
The Mezzo Lofts | Mosaic Gallery - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,115 |
Iron House Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,129 |
Parc View at Commonwealth | D5 - Penthouse | 4BR,4BA | $1,145 |
Mortons Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in VCU, VA
As of March 15, 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 $1,775 with a $1.27 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Marshall Park | 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.51 |
Park Plaza @ Belvidere | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
1706 Floyd Ave, Unit B | 1706 Floyd Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Broadway Apartments | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Iron House Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
1 West Cary Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
The Shockoe Collection | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Colorado Manor Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
The Berkshire | Linden | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
The Mezzo Lofts | Mosaic Gallery - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap VCU Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in VCU?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in VCU is at Towers on Franklin listed at $900.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom VCU Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom VCU Apartment is $1,050 at Towers on Franklin.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom VCU Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in VCU is starting from $950 at Eagle Mill Lofts.
What is the most affordable VCU Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap VCU Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parc View at Commonwealth and starts from $1,199.
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