A double in Rhoads Hall at Virginia Commonwealth University is listed at $9,259 for 2026–27, and Apartment List puts Richmond’s median one-bedroom rent at $1,276 a month in October 2026. This guide sets out the verified figures and what I could not confirm.
Details come from VCU’s FY 2026–27 student housing rate table and Apartment List, checked on 23 October 2026. The table does not state a billing term. The amounts are consistent with a full academic year (nine months, unless marked 12 months), but confirm with VCU Housing. VCU’s separate rate PDFs were blocked to my tools. Apartment List medians are for whole apartments, not single rooms.
VCU housing rates, 2026–27
| Residence and room type | 2025–26 | 2026–27 |
|---|---|---|
| Rhoads, quad | $7,645 | $8,027 |
| Rhoads, triple | $8,145 | $8,553 |
| Rhoads, double | $8,818 | $9,259 |
| Rhoads, single | $9,937 | $10,434 |
| Gladding Phase III, double efficiency | $9,550 | $10,027 |
| Gladding Phase III or Brandt, double | $10,404 | $10,924 |
| Honors College, double | $10,404 | $10,924 |
| Gladding Phase III, single | $10,992 | $11,542 |
| Honors College, single | $11,638 | $12,220 |
| Broad & Belvidere (12 months), single four-bedroom | $11,600 | $12,180 |
| West Grace Street North (12 months), single one-bedroom | $14,934 | $15,680 |
Most rooms rose 5.0%. All students in university housing, except resident assistants and VCU apartment residents, must buy a dining plan. Per-semester plans for 2026–27 run from $545 (25 swipes with $100) to $4,119 (330 swipes with $225), and the table also lists a 5-swipe plan at $240.
Private rental in Richmond
| Measure (October 2026) | Figure |
|---|---|
| Median one-bedroom rent | $1,276 a month |
| Median two-bedroom rent | $1,454 a month |
| Overall median | $1,411, down 0.8% in a year |
I have not ranked neighbourhoods or listed private blocks, because I could not verify prices or area details against reliable sources. View any room in person or on a live video call, get a written lease and never pay before you have one.
FAQs about student accommodation in Richmond
How much does VCU housing cost?
From $8,027 for a Rhoads quad to $15,680 for a West Grace Street North one-bedroom in 2026–27, before the required dining plan.
What is the median rent in Richmond?
$1,276 for a one-bedroom and $1,454 for a two-bedroom in October 2026, per Apartment List.
Comparing Virginia options? See our guides to student accommodation in Charlottesville, Blacksburg and Washington DC, or browse all US student accommodation guides.
Sources
All checked 23 October 2026.
