The Alder on Dabney
2001 Dabney Rd,
Richmond, VA 23230
$1,500 - $2,920
Studio - 3 Beds
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
Virginia Commonwealth University - Richmond, VA
Area Guide
VCU makes it real
Urban
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Downtown
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VCU
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Rams
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Walkable
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Historic
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Award-Winning
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Top-Ranking
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Medical
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Sports
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Art
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Located on the northwest side of Downtown Richmond not far from a bend in the James River, Virginia Commonwealth University has plenty of bragging rights -- it has one of the best graduate arts programs in the country, it features the top hospital in Richmond (the VCU Medical Center), and is ranked one of the best universities in the nation by US News and World Report. VCU was established in 1838, and its 150-acre campus borders the historic Fan District, a beautiful neighborhood listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Cheer on the VCU Rams, who participate in NCAA Division I's Atlantic 10 Conference. Wear your black and gold to the Stuart C. Siegel Center to cheer on the basketball teams, or to the Diamond for baseball. The Sports Backers Stadium is home to the soccer teams. VCU's basketball and tennis programs are considered its most successful, with the men's basketball team making the Final Four in 2011.
Being an urban campus, you'll find several terrific neighborhoods for your apartment near VCU. Between the university and the river, Oregon Hill is a US Historic District filled with mature trees and beautiful shotgun-style and Victorian houses. Due to its walkability, proximity to campus, and affordable apartments, Oregon Hill is very popular with VCU students. The Fan District is also popular, filled with Queen Anne and Italianate style homes. To be closer to downtown, look on the east side of the university, where you'll find Jackson Ward and Monroe Ward wedged between VCU and Downtown Richmond.
Rent Trends
As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in Richmond, VA is $1,245 for a studio, $1,401 for one bedroom, $1,573 for two bedrooms, and $1,998 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Richmond has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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494 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,245/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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685 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,401/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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958 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,573/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,259 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,998/month
Average Rent
Transportation
59
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
26
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
53
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
433 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
650 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
537 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
352 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
326 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
293 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
825 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,072 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,003 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
453 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
200 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
183 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,773 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
293 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,860 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Monroe Park
- Richmond Canal
- Children's Museum of Richmond
- Science Museum of Virginia
- Byrd Park
Airports
- Richmond International
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