Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Virginia Commonwealth University Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (35 Rentals)

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411 W Duval St

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Goshen Street
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Goshen Street

302 Goshen StRichmond, VA 23220
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2910 Chamberlayne Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2910 Chamberlayne Ave

2910 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23222
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101 Poe St
2 Bedroom Apartments

101 Poe St

101 Poe StRichmond, VA 23222
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The Rosa
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Rosa

744 N 2nd 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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The Stables
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Stables

410 Hancock StRichmond, VA 23220
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1318 W. Broad St.
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1318 W. Broad St.

1318-1320 W Broad 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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1011 W Marshall St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1011 W Marshall St

1011 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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1322 W Broad St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1322 W Broad St

1322 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Virginia Commonwealth University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Virginia Commonwealth University area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Bloom Apartments II priced from $899. Eagle Mill Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Virginia Commonwealth University apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bloom Apartments II1Bed/1Bath: 463 sq ft1BR,1BA$899
Eagle Mill Lofts2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$950
Charming apartment in the heart of Richmond!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
Renovated 2 Bedroom Apartment in Northside!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,195
Southern Stove Loftsstudio1BR,1BA$1,250
Sphere ApartmentsS2Studio,1BA$1,259
Park Northside ApartmentsByrd Apartments2BR,1BA$1,375
The Cooperage1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom: Flat1BR,1BA$1,430
Todd LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,486
NOVEL Scott's Addition by Crescent CommunitiesS1Studio,1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Virginia Commonwealth University, VA

As of April 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Virginia Commonwealth University area is the $1.49 price per square foot The Mainline Model at The Westbrook at Brewers Row Townhomes in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Virginia Commonwealth University apartment is the 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park starting at $756 with a $0.51 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Virginia Commonwealth University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Westbrook at Brewers Row TownhomesThe Mainline3BR,2.5BA$1.49
Marshall Park4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.51
Iron House Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.84
Spectrum ApartmentsCyan2BR,2BA$1.99
Renovated 2 Bedroom Apartment in Northside!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.47
Charming apartment in the heart of Richmond!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.25
Park Northside ApartmentsMaymont Townhomes2BR,1BA$1.92
Southern Stove LoftsstudioStudio ,1BA$2.27
Eagle Mill LoftsStudiosStudio ,1BA$2.24
Bloom Apartments II1Bed/1Bath: 456 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.97

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

Ranked #85

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Virginia Commonwealth University Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Virginia Commonwealth University?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Virginia Commonwealth University is under $1,525.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Virginia Commonwealth University?

The cheapest apartment in Virginia Commonwealth University is Bloom Apartments II which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Virginia Commonwealth University costs $2,550.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Virginia Commonwealth University?

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 117 regular apartments in Virginia Commonwealth University 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 Commonwealth University?

Cheap apartments in Virginia Commonwealth University have an average cost of $621 which is $1,929 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Virginia Commonwealth University.

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