Cheap Homes for Rent in VCU Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $1,000 (12 Rentals)

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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
District Square ApartmentsStudio-409Studio,1BA$1,007
The Edison ApartmentsSXDStudio,1BA$1,026
The BerkshireLinden1BR,1BA$1,080

Best Value Apartments for Rent in VCU, VA

As of March 22, 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$1.54
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$1.54
Colorado Manor Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.78
The BerkshireLinden1BR,1BA$1.56
T and E Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.87

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Frequently Asked Questions about VCU

What type of rentals are currently available in VCU?

There are currently 406 Apartments for Rent in VCU, VA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $5,935. There are also 85 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in VCU ranging from $1,035 to $4,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in VCU?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in VCU ranges from $1,035 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,741.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in VCU?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in VCU range from $879 to $3,694, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,725 to $3,025. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $756.

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