Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Virginia Union Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (20 Rentals)

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2910 Chamberlayne Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2910 Chamberlayne Ave

2910 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23222
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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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Eagle Mill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Mill Apartments

1400 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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The Stables
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Stables

410 Hancock StRichmond, VA 23220

Virginia Union, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Virginia Union Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Virginia Union area of Richmond, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Eagle Mill Lofts priced from $950. The Concord Northside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Virginia Union apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eagle Mill Lofts2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$950
The Concord NorthsideThe Miller1BR,1BA$1,150
Atrium Lofts at Cold StorageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,234
Sphere ApartmentsS2Studio,1BA$1,259
Deco at CNBDarb - StudioStudio,1BA$1,304

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Virginia Union, VA

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Virginia Union area is the $2.36 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Tower Model at The Icon in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $2,369. The second greatest value Virginia Union apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Atrium Lofts at Cold Storage starting at $1,565 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Virginia Union apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Icon2 Bedroom Tower2BR,2BA$2.36
Atrium Lofts at Cold StorageTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.75
Iron House Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.84
Spectrum ApartmentsCyan2BR,2BA$1.99
The Ella Scott's AdditionThe King1BR,1BA$2.44
The Westbrook at Brewers Row ApartmentsThe Shandy1BR,1BA$2.67
The Concord NorthsideThe Miller1BR,1BA$1.99
The Scout Scott's Addition*The 1908 - Income Restricted*Studio ,1BA$2.40
Sphere ApartmentsS2Studio ,1BA$2.53
Eagle Mill LoftsStudiosStudio ,1BA$2.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Virginia Union, Richmond, VA

Ranked #137

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Virginia Union Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Virginia Union Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Virginia Union?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Virginia Union is under $1,550.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Virginia Union?

The cheapest apartment in Virginia Union is Eagle Mill Lofts which is listed at $1,125, while the average apartment in Virginia Union costs $2,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Virginia Union?

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 5,559 regular apartments in Virginia Union 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 Union?

Cheap apartments in Virginia Union have an average cost of $1,116 which is $1,384 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Virginia Union.

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