Jackson Ward

Richmond, VA

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Jackson Ward - Richmond, VA

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Delve into the rich history of this iconic neighborhood

Historic Vibrant Urban Walkable Artistic Cultured

Located on the northern edge of Richmond’s downtown district, Jackson Ward is a vibrant neighborhood teeming with an array of apartments, lofts, and townhomes available for rent. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976, Jackson Ward honors its rich heritage with venues like the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, Gallery5, and the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia.

While Jackson Ward is a largely residential area, it is walkable to the many restaurants, cafes, clubs, and shops of bustling Broad Street. Virginia Commonwealth University is also within walking distance of the neighborhood, making it a popular choice among students, faculty, and staff. Abner Clay Park offers residents a tranquil spot to relax and enjoy the outdoors in Jackson Ward.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Jackson Ward is $1,046 for a studio, $1,229 for one bedroom, $1,271 for two bedrooms, and $1,479 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jackson Ward has decreased by -2.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 477 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,046/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 652 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,229/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 874 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,271/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,227 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,479/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

97

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

62

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

81

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Reviews of Jackson Ward - Richmond, VA

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9 years and 2 months agoNiche Review

Security could be better, especially with violent homeless people that are around

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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.