Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 21, 2026

Average rent in
VCU, Richmond, VA

Last updated on April 21, 2026

Last updated on April 21, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in VCU, Richmond, VA is $1,695. This is -13%, or $250, lower than the national average.

$2.64

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,695

increased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

27

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in VCU, Richmond, VA is $1,695. This is -13%, or $250, lower than the national average.

$2.64

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

36%
62%
2%
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

84%
16%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
VCU, Richmond, VA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in VCU, Richmond, VA have increased by 9% in the last month and have increased by 6% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
VCU, Richmond, VA

The monthly rent for an apartment in VCU, Richmond, VA is $1,695. A 1-bedroom apartment in VCU, Richmond, VA costs about $1,695 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,135. Houses for rent in VCU, Richmond, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,799.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,695

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,485

9%

14%

3 bedroom

$2,400

No Change

51%

4 bedroom

$3,197

No Change

2%

Studio

$1,164

-

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,164

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,485

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

51%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,197

Last year

2%

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.

Compare rent prices in Vcu, Richmond, VA to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Vcu, Richmond, VA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Church Hill, Richmond, VA.

Vcu

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,758
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Vcu, Richmond, VA is 4% lower than the median rent in Church Hill, Richmond, VA.

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Chesterfield Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

Chesterfield Apartments

900 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220

1–3 beds

1 bath

$815–$1,330

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7h ago

9.2

Excellent

511 N. Harrison St.*

511 N Harrison St, Richmond, VA 23220

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,195–$1,595

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517 N. Harrison St.* - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

517 N. Harrison St.*

517 N Harrison St, Richmond, VA 23220

1 bed

1 bath

$1,250

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805 W Cary St #416 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

VCU apartment for rent in Richmond

805 W Cary St #416, Richmond, VA 23220

2 beds

2 baths

$2,195

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805 W Cary St #216 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

VCU apartment for rent in Richmond

805 W Cary St #216, Richmond, VA 23220

2 beds

2 baths

$2,195

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 7

118 S Pine St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

VCU house for rent in Richmond

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