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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
Plus Fees
497 1 Resident Available Now
Available Now $1,619 / Bedroom
Plus Fees
497Sq. Ft.
2 Bathrooms $949 - $959 / Bedroom
Plus Fees
781 2 Residents Available Now
Available Now $949 - $959 / Bedroom
Plus Fees
781Sq. Ft.
3 Bathrooms $824 - $834 / Bedroom
Plus Fees
995 3 Residents Available Now
Available Now $824 - $834 / Bedroom
Plus Fees
995Sq. Ft.
2 Bathrooms $719 - $729 / Bedroom
Plus Fees
4 Residents Available Now
Available Now $719 - $729 / Bedroom
Plus Fees
Sq. Ft.
4 Bathrooms $749 - $759 / Bedroom
Plus Fees
4 Residents Available Now
Available Now $749 - $759 / Bedroom
Plus Fees
Sq. 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

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
  • Near Bus Stop
  • Roommate Matching

Laundry

  • Washer/Dryer in Unit

Fees and Policies

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

Utilities & Essentials

  • Utility - Heat
    Included in rent
  • High Speed Internet Access
    Included in rent
  • Recycling Charge
    Included in rent
  • Trash Admin Fee
    Included in rent

Security

  • Courtesy Officer/Patrol
  • 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