The Alder on Dabney
2001 Dabney Rd,
Richmond, VA 23230
$1,520 - $2,875 Plus Fees
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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Richmond, VA is $1,269 for a studio, $1,438 for one bedroom, $1,633 for two bedrooms, and $2,036 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Richmond has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
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Studio
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495 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,269/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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684 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,438/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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956 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,633/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,248 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,036/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Virginia Commonwealth University - Richmond, VA (University) is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Virginia Commonwealth University - Richmond, VA (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
60
/ 100
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
80
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Recreation
Virginia Commonwealth University - Richmond, VA (University) provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Virginia Commonwealth University - Richmond, VA (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
70
/ 100
Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
90
/ 100
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433 Students
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650 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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