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VCU, Richmond, VA rent trends

Rental prices in VCU, Richmond, VA have increased by 6.56% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,672 to $1,781.

Average rent in VCU, Richmond, VA

$1,781/mo VCU, Richmond, VA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in VCU, Richmond, VA is around $1,781.

    What's the typical rent budget in VCU, Richmond, VA?

    A share of 30% of apartments in VCU, Richmond, VA have the cheapest rents between $1,001-$1,500. Around 7% of rentals are $2,501-$3,000. Around 47% of VCU's apartments have monthly rents between $1,501-$2,000. There are 11% of apartments with rents between $2,001-$2,500. A share of 5% of apartment rentals in Richmond are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in VCU, Richmond, VA (47%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in VCU, VA

    92 /100
    Walker's Paradise
    55 /100
    Good Transit
    85 /100
    Very Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 92, Transit Score®: 55, Bike Score®: 85

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the average rent in VCU, Richmond, VA?

    The average rent in VCU, Richmond, VA is $1,662.

    What type of rental buildings are in VCU, Richmond, VA?

    In VCU 67% of the housing is rented out compared to 33% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 23% of VCU's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 68% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 8% are single-family rentals.

    VCU, Richmond, VA demographics

    • 1,362Total Population
    • 722 Female
      640 Male
    • 28Median Age

    In total, VCU, Richmond, VA has 1,362 residents, 722 women and 640 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of VCU’s population is 28.

    VCU, Richmond, VA households

    • 202 Family
      396 Non-family
    • 86 Children
      512 No Children
    • 598Total Number of Households
    • 2Average People Per Household
    • $56,681Median Household Income

    There is a total of 598 households in VCU, Richmond, VA. Of these, 86 have children and 512 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 202 family households and 396 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in VCU is 2 people, on average. The median household annual income in VCU equals $56,681, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,457.

    VCU, Richmond, VA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 1% of the population in VCU, Richmond, VA have no high school education, 20% went to high-school, and 26% have partially completed college. Moreover, 5% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 32% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 16% hold a Graduate Degree.