Chimborazo

Richmond, VA

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Chimborazo - Richmond, VA

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A walkable neighborhood with a beautiful park

Historic Walkable Park-Like Great Location Scenic Wooded

Located about three miles southwest of Downtown Richmond, Chimborazo is a park-like neighborhood with a small city vibe. This residential area has affordable to upscale housing options in a variety of styles from charming single-family homes to trendy lofts. Chimborazo is also known for its popular namesake natural area, Chimborazo Park. Along with two dog parks, a museum, and sweeping views of the city, Chimborazo Park is home to one of Richmond’s unique landmarks, a miniature replica of the Statue of Liberty. There are several other large parks near Chimborazo like Church Hill Dog Park and Gillies Creek Park, which is an athlete’s dream with a BMX track, a football field, and other sports facilities. The neighborhood doesn’t have many amenities but there are plenty of restaurants and shops within walking distance or a short drive of many homes. Proximity to downtown also allows residents to have access to a wide range of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. If you want an urban living experience in a quieter locale, Chimborazo will charm you.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Chimborazo is $1,123 for one bedroom, $1,348 for two bedrooms, and $942 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chimborazo has increased by 0.6% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 654 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,123/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 907 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,348/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 800 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $942/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

67

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.

44

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

51

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.