
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Virginia Union Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (20 Rentals)
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1015 W Leigh St

1017 W Leigh St

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Iron House Apartments

1318 W. Broad St.

Spectrum Apartments

Atrium Lofts at Cold Storage

1826 Thomas St

1333 W Broad St
Virginia Union, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Virginia Union?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Virginia Union Studio Apartments | $1,551 | $1,150 | $2,409 |
Virginia Union 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,824 | $950 | $3,952 |
Virginia Union 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,253 | $1,150 | $4,197 |
Virginia Union 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,112 | $1,700 | $2,710 |
Virginia Union 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Eagle Mill Lofts | 2bed 1bth | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
The Concord Northside | The Miller | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Atrium Lofts at Cold Storage | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,234 |
Sphere Apartments | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,259 |
Deco at CNB | Darb - Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Icon | 2 Bedroom Tower | 2BR,2BA | $2.36 |
Atrium Lofts at Cold Storage | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
Iron House Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
Spectrum Apartments | Cyan | 2BR,2BA | $1.99 |
The Ella Scott's Addition | The King | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
The Westbrook at Brewers Row Apartments | The Shandy | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
The Concord Northside | The Miller | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
The Scout Scott's Addition | *The 1908 - Income Restricted* | Studio ,1BA | $2.40 |
Sphere Apartments | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.53 |
Eagle Mill Lofts | Studios | Studio ,1BA | $2.24 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleVirginia Union, Richmond, VA
Ranked #137
Among neighborhoods in Richmond, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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