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

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Goshen Street
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Goshen Street

302 Goshen StRichmond, VA 23220
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Richmond Arts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Richmond Arts

115 N 1st StRichmond, VA 23219
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Virginia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Virginia Apartments

2602-2608 Kensington AveRichmond, VA 23220
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Jernigin Hall
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Jernigin Hall

314 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Rosa
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Rosa

744 N 2nd StRichmond, VA 23219
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501-503 E Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

501-503 E Main St

501-503 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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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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Linden Tower
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Linden Tower

116 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23219
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1 West Cary
1 Bedroom Apartments

1 West Cary

106 S Foushee StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Stables
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Stables

410 Hancock StRichmond, VA 23220
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408-410 Dobson St
2 Bedroom Apartments

408-410 Dobson St

408-410 Dobson StRichmond, VA 23220
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Pine Court II
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Court II

611 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
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301 S Granby St
2 Bedroom Apartments

301 S Granby St

301 S Granby StRichmond, VA 23220
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Pine Court I
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Court I

707 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
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Pine Court Apartments III
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Court Apartments III

723-725 W Cary 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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207 N 3rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

207 N 3rd St

207 N 3rd StRichmond, VA 23219
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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 $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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Towers on FranklinGoldStudio,1BA$900
Eagle Mill Lofts2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$950
The Edison ApartmentsSXCStudio,1BA$1,032
District Square ApartmentsStudio-409Studio,1BA$1,049
The BerkshireLinden1BR,1BA$1,080
The Shockoe Collection1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,099
The Mezzo LoftsMosaic Gallery - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,115
Iron House Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,129
Parc View at CommonwealthD5 - Penthouse4BR,4BA$1,145
Mortons Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Marshall Park4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.51
Park Plaza @ Belvidere2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.27
1706 Floyd Ave, Unit B1706 Floyd Ave2BR,1BA$1.54
Broadway ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.63
Iron House Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.84
1 West Cary Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.56
The Shockoe Collection1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.35
Colorado Manor Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.78
The BerkshireLinden1BR,1BA$1.56
The Mezzo LoftsMosaic Gallery - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.80

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Vcu, Richmond, VA

Ranked #58

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 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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