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Last updated on October 19, 2026
Average rent in
VCU, Richmond, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Vcu
$1,616/mo
20%vs previous year
The average rent in Vcu is $1,616 per month as of October 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $284 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Vcu
27
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Vcu rentals at each price point
Rent trends in VCU, Richmond, VA
Average rent prices in Vcu have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
VCU, Richmond, VA
Rent prices in Vcu vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Vcu is $1,550, whereas a house costs $2,095. 1-bedroom apartments in Vcu run $1,325 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,499.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,179 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,297 | No Change |  14% | |
2 bedroom | $1,550 | 1% | 18% | |
3 bedroom | $2,135 | 2% | 38% | |
4 bedroom | $2,675 | 1% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Church Hill | $1,597 | |
Jackson Ward | $1,400 | |
Randolph | $1,635 | |
Shockoe Bottom | $1,425 | |
The Fan | $1,650 | |
The Museum District | $1,795 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,550 | 1% | 2% | |
Condos | $1,850 | 35% | 16% | |
Houses | $2,095 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $990 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,179
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,297
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
18%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,135
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
38%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,675
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Church Hill
Average rent
$1,597
Jackson Ward
Average rent
$1,400
Randolph
Average rent
$1,635
Shockoe Bottom
Average rent
$1,425
The Fan
Average rent
$1,650
The Museum District
Average rent
$1,795
Apartments
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
35%
Last year
16%
Houses
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$990
The table above reflects average rent prices in VCU, Richmond, VA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Vcu, Richmond, VA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Vcu and Church Hill by all bedroom counts and property types.
Vcu
15%lower than the national median
16%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Vcu, Richmond, VA is 1% higher than the median rent in Church Hill, Richmond, VA.
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Discover rentals in VCU, Richmond, VA
5d+ ago
VCU house for rent in Richmond
113 S Pine St #1, Richmond, VA 23220
4 beds
1 bath
$2,095
House for rent
Available Sep 25
4d ago
818 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220
4 beds
2 baths
$2,675
Apartment for rent
4d ago
939 W Grace St, Richmond, VA 23220
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,700–$2,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
511 N Harrison St, Richmond, VA 23220
1–2 beds
1 bath
$950–$1,450
Apartment for rent
2d ago
511 N Harrison St, Richmond, VA 23220
1–2 beds
1 bath
$950–$1,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
VCU house for rent in Richmond
113 S Pine St #1, Richmond, VA 23220
4 beds
1 bath
$2,095
House for rent
Available Sep 25
4d ago
818 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220
4 beds
2 baths
$2,675
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
VCU house for rent in Richmond
113 S Pine St #1, Richmond, VA 23220
4 beds
1 bath
$2,095
House for rent
Available Sep 25
2d ago
511 N Harrison St, Richmond, VA 23220
1–2 beds
1 bath
$950–$1,450
Apartment for rent
4d ago
939 W Grace St, Richmond, VA 23220
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,700–$2,500
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for VCU, Richmond, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Vcu rental market.
How much is rent in Vcu?
The average rent in Vcu is $1,616 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Vcu?
Average rent prices in Vcu have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.
How does Vcu rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Vcu is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $284 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Vcu?
To comfortably afford rent in Vcu, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).