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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

Total Monthly Price

$1,599 / Bedroom
12 Month Lease
497 1 Resident 8/15/26
8/15/26
Total Monthly Price
$1,599 / Bedroom
12 Month Lease
497Sq. Ft.
2 Bathrooms

Total Monthly Price

$989 / Bedroom
12 Month Lease
2 Residents 8/15/26
8/15/26
Total Monthly Price
$989 / Bedroom
12 Month Lease
Sq. Ft.
2 Bathrooms

Total Monthly Price

$999 - $1,009 / Bedroom
12 Month Lease
781 2 Residents 8/15/26
8/15/26
Total Monthly Price
$999 - $1,009 / Bedroom
12 Month Lease
781Sq. Ft.
2 Bathrooms

Total Monthly Price

$999 / Bedroom
12 Month Lease
2 Residents 8/15/26
8/15/26
Total Monthly Price
$999 / Bedroom
12 Month Lease
Sq. Ft.
2 Bathrooms

Total Monthly Price

$1,009 - $1,019 / Bedroom
12 Month Lease
2 Residents 8/15/26
8/15/26
Total Monthly Price
$1,009 - $1,019 / Bedroom
12 Month Lease
Sq. Ft.
3 Bathrooms

Total Monthly Price

$879 - $889 / Bedroom
12 Month Lease
995 3 Residents 8/15/26
8/15/26
Total Monthly Price
$879 - $889 / Bedroom
12 Month Lease
995Sq. Ft.
3 Bathrooms

Total Monthly Price

$889 - $899
12 Month Lease
3 Residents 8/15/26
8/15/26
Total Monthly Price
$889 - $899
12 Month Lease
Sq. Ft.
2 Bathrooms

Total Monthly Price

$759 - $769 / Bedroom
12 Month Lease
4 Residents 8/15/26
8/15/26
Total Monthly Price
$759 - $769 / Bedroom
12 Month Lease
Sq. Ft.
2 Bathrooms

Total Monthly Price

$759 - $769 / Bedroom
12 Month Lease
4 Residents 8/15/26
8/15/26
Total Monthly Price
$759 - $769 / Bedroom
12 Month Lease
Sq. Ft.
4 Bathrooms

Total Monthly Price

$809 - $819 / Bedroom
12 Month Lease
4 Residents 8/15/26
8/15/26
Total Monthly Price
$809 - $819 / Bedroom
12 Month Lease
Sq. Ft.
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. 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.

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Utilities & Essentials

  • High Speed Internet Access
    Included in rent

Convenient For

  • Undergraduates
  • Graduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

Lease Terms

Option To Renew

Lease renewal offered

Shared Housing

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

Contact

American Campus Communities
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
  • LGBT-Friendly
  • Near Bus Stop
  • Roommate Matching

Laundry

  • Washer/Dryer in Unit

Security

  • Courtesy Officer/Patrol
  • Dead-Bolt Locks
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Security Guard
  • Video Surveillance

Shopping Centers

Gate Street Plaza Walk: 14 min Distance: 0.7 mi
The Shops at Cary & Lombardy Walk: 19 min Distance: 1.0 mi
Wilton Square at Tobacco Row Walk: 33 min Distance: 1.7 mi

Transit / Subway

Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station Walk: 22 min Distance: 1.2 mi
Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station Drive: 12 min Distance: 7.1 mi

Airports

Richmond International Drive: 18 min Distance: 10.7 mi

Colleges and Universities Nearby

VCU Walk: 8 min Distance: 0.4 mi
Reynolds C.C., Downtown Walk: 25 min Distance: 1.3 mi
Virginia Union University Walk: 36 min Distance: 1.9 mi
University of Richmond Drive: 15 min Distance: 6.7 mi

Parks and Recreation

Monroe Park Walk: 9 min Distance: 0.5 mi
Richmond Canal Walk: 19 min Distance: 1.0 mi
Byrd Park Walk: 40 min Distance: 2.1 mi
Maymont House & Park Walk: 41 min Distance: 2.1 mi
Science Museum of Virginia Walk: 40 min Distance: 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

Ratings

Walker's Paradise

91

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

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

Good Transit

60

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

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

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.

Active

69

Soundscore â„¢

Out of 100

Traffic:

Busy

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Active