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Last updated on July 21, 2026
Average rent in
VCU, Richmond, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 21, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Vcu
$1,695/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Vcu is $1,695 per month as of July 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Vcu
28
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Vcu rentals at each price point
Rent trends in VCU, Richmond, VA
Average rent prices in Vcu have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,422, whereas a house costs $2,597. 1-bedroom apartments in Vcu run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,699.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,195 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,295 |  2% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | 14% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $1,905 | 72% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $2,897 | 1% | 19% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Church Hill | $1,660 | |
Jackson Ward | $1,700 | |
Randolph | $1,699 | |
Shockoe Bottom | $1,485 | |
The Fan | $1,600 | |
The Museum District | $1,700 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,422 | 13% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,595 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,597 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,195
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,905
Last 30 days
72%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,897
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
19%
Church Hill
Average rent
$1,660
Jackson Ward
Average rent
$1,700
Randolph
Average rent
$1,699
Shockoe Bottom
Average rent
$1,485
The Fan
Average rent
$1,600
The Museum District
Average rent
$1,700
Apartments
Average rent
$1,422
Last 30 days
13%
Condos
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$2,597
Last 30 days
1%
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
13%lower than the national median
15%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Vcu, Richmond, VA is 2% higher than the median rent in Church Hill, Richmond, VA.
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Discover rentals in VCU, Richmond, VA
5d+ ago
VCU apartment for rent in Richmond
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
939 W Grace St, Richmond, VA 23220
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,800–$2,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
VCU house for rent in Richmond
4 beds
2 baths
$3,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
VCU apartment for rent in Richmond
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 6
1m ago
511 N Harrison St, Richmond, VA 23220
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,095–$1,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
VCU apartment for rent in Richmond
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 6
5d+ ago
VCU house for rent in Richmond
4 beds
2 baths
$3,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
VCU apartment for rent in Richmond
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
1m ago
511 N Harrison St, Richmond, VA 23220
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,095–$1,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
VCU apartment for rent in Richmond
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
VCU apartment for rent in Richmond
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 6
5d+ ago
VCU house for rent in Richmond
4 beds
2 baths
$3,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
VCU apartment for rent in Richmond
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
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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 $1,695 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Vcu?
Average rent prices in Vcu have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Vcu rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Vcu is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 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 $68,000/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).