Highland Springs

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Highland Springs, VA

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Enjoy small-town comforts on the cusp of Richmond

Suburban Rural Quaint Scenic Lush Affordable Laidback Diverse Historic Convenient Commuter

Located five miles east of Richmond, Highland Springs provides residents with a peaceful, small-town atmosphere just minutes away from Virginia’s capital city. Highland Springs is brimming with tranquil tree-laden neighborhoods as well as charming amenities. The vintage Henrico Theatre hosts an array of arts programming and movie screenings while the Confederate Hills Recreation Center features several athletic courts and rental space. Commuting and traveling from Highland Springs is easy with access to Interstates 64 and 295 as well as Richmond International Airport.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Highland Springs, VA is $1,000 for one bedroom, $1,221 for two bedrooms, and $1,471 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Highland Springs has increased by 4.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,000/month
723 Sq Ft
House
$1,827/month
1,256 Sq Ft
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Transportation

46

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

45

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Highland Springs Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

532 Students

2
out of 10

Fair Oaks Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

379 Students

2
out of 10

Excel Achievement Academy

Public

Grades K-2

Rating Unavailable

Highland Springs High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,089 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
  • Chimborazo Park
  • Richmond Canal
  • Monroe Park
  • Three Lakes Park & Nature Center

Airports

  • Richmond International

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Methodology

† 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.