• Gym - 8 1/2 Canal Street Apartments

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Floor Plan Models and Units
Number of BedroomsNumber of BathroomsRent RangeSquare FootageName of Floor PlanUnit NumberAvailabilityNewly AddedView More Details
Beds Baths Rent Sq. Ft. Max Occupants Availability
1 Bathroom $1,619 / Bedroom 497 1 Resident 8/15/25
8/15/25 $1,619 / Bedroom497Sq. Ft.
2 Bathrooms $949 - $959 / Bedroom 781 2 Residents 8/15/25
8/15/25 $949 - $959 / Bedroom781Sq. Ft.
3 Bathrooms $824 - $834 / Bedroom 995 3 Residents 8/15/25
8/15/25 $824 - $834 / Bedroom995Sq. Ft.
2 Bathrooms $719 - $729 / Bedroom 4 Residents 8/15/25
8/15/25 $719 - $729 / BedroomSq. Ft.
4 Bathrooms $749 - $759 / Bedroom 4 Residents 8/15/25
8/15/25 $749 - $759 / BedroomSq. Ft.
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Convenient For

  • Undergraduates
  • Graduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

Lease Terms

  • 12 month lease
Option To Renew

Lease renewal offered

Expenses

Included Utilities
Utilities
Expense TypeFee
HeatIncluded
High-Speed InternetIncluded
RecyclingIncluded
Trash RemovalIncluded

Apartment Description

Live, learn, and thrive! Walk-to-class convenience. Stay-fit amenities. Tools that help you make the grade. And community events that keep you connected. All make 8 1/2 Canal the premier student housing choice at Virginia Commonwealth University... (VCU).
Get the lifestyle you want with our fully furnished apartments featuring private bedroom and bathroom floor plans, 24-hour, state-of-the-art fitness center and Academic Success Center! Plus, our professional on-site management and staff dedicated to serving your needs and helping you enjoy your college experience at VCU whether your academic pursuits are in-person or online this Fall, we are here for you.

Office Hours

Monday10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM–4:00 PM
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Contact

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8 1/2 Canal Street

Amenities

Unit Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Disability Accessible
  • Dishwasher
  • Furnished
  • High-Speed Internet Available
  • Smoke-Free

Community Features

  • Close to Public Transportation
  • Fitness Room
  • Individual Leases
  • Near Bus Stop
  • Roommate Matching

Laundry

  • Washer/Dryer in Unit
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Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

No Pets Allowed

Security

  • Courtesy Officer/Patrol
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Security Guard
  • Video Surveillance

Shopping Centers

Gate Street PlazaWalk: 14 min (0.7 mi)
The Shops at Cary & LombardyWalk: 19 min (1.0 mi)
Wilton Square at Tobacco RowWalk: 33 min (1.7 mi)

Transit / Subway

Richmond Main Street Amtrak StationWalk: 22 min (1.2 mi)
Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak StationDrive: 12 min (7.1 mi)

Airports

Richmond InternationalDrive: 18 min (10.7 mi)

Colleges and Universities Nearby

VCUWalk: 8 min (0.4 mi)
Reynolds C.C., DowntownWalk: 25 min (1.3 mi)
Virginia Union UniversityWalk: 36 min (1.9 mi)
University of RichmondDrive: 15 min (6.7 mi)

Parks and Recreation

Monroe ParkWalk: 9 min (0.5 mi)
Richmond CanalWalk: 19 min (1.0 mi)
Byrd ParkWalk: 40 min (2.1 mi)
Maymont House & ParkWalk: 41 min (2.1 mi)
Science Museum of VirginiaWalk: 40 min (2.1 mi)

Schools

Open High
Grades 9-12
Public
9
Out of 10
Clark Springs Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
NR
Out of 10
George W. Carver Elementary
Grades PK-5
Public
1
Out of 10
Binford Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
1
Out of 10
Amelia Street Sp. Ed.
Grades PK-12
Public
NR
Out of 10
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
1
Out of 10
William Fox Elementary
Grades PK-5
Public
5
Out of 10
Bellevue Elementary
Grades PK-5
Public
4
Out of 10
Blackwell Elementary
Grades PK-5
Public
1
Out of 10
George Mason Elementary
Grades PK-5
Public
2
Out of 10
GreatSchools Rating

Ratings

Walker's Paradise

91

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

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Good Transit

60

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

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Bikeable

68

Bike Score ®

Out of 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

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Active

69

Soundscore â„¢

Out of 100

Traffic:

Busy

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Active

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