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Last updated on September 4, 2026
Average rent in
VCU, Richmond, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 4, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Vcu
$1,500/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Vcu is $1,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $410 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Vcu
27
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 6% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,602, whereas a house costs $2,199. 1-bedroom apartments in Vcu run $1,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,575.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,175 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,299 |  12% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $1,575 |  2% | 18% | |
3 bedroom | $2,295 | 22% | 67% | |
4 bedroom | $3,399 | 22% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Church Hill | $1,735 | |
Jackson Ward | $1,400 | |
Randolph | $1,600 | |
Shockoe Bottom | $1,512 | |
The Fan | $1,645 | |
The Museum District | $1,719 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,602 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,695 | 35% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,199 | 22% | No Change | |
Rooms | $900 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,175
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,299
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
18%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
67%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,399
Last 30 days
22%
Church Hill
Average rent
$1,735
Jackson Ward
Average rent
$1,400
Randolph
Average rent
$1,600
Shockoe Bottom
Average rent
$1,512
The Fan
Average rent
$1,645
The Museum District
Average rent
$1,719
Apartments
Average rent
$1,602
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
35%
Houses
Average rent
$2,199
Last 30 days
22%
Rooms
Average rent
$900
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
21%lower than the national median
9%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Vcu, Richmond, VA is 14% lower 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
4 beds
2 baths
$1,995
House for rent
14h ago
VCU apartment for rent in Richmond
818 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220
4 beds
2 baths
$2,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ 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
4 beds
2 baths
$1,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
511 N Harrison St, Richmond, VA 23220
1–2 beds
1 bath
$950–$1,450
Apartment for rent
2d 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
$1,995
House for rent
14h ago
VCU apartment for rent in Richmond
818 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220
4 beds
2 baths
$2,795
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 $1,500 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Vcu?
Average rent prices in Vcu have increased by 6% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Vcu rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Vcu is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $410 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 $60,000/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).