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Sandston, VA

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Richmond’s center for international aviation

Airport Commuter Accessible Affordable Shopping

Sandston is Richmond, Virginia’s aviation hotspot. Home to the Richmond International Airport, Sandston provides many jobs for the Richmond community, and it’s a huge convenience for frequent flyers in the Sandston Area. Though the airport takes up a majority of the land, Sandston offers a large outdoor shopping center with chain restaurants, retailers, and department stores.

An abundance of affordable apartments lie within quick access of the airport. Located less than 10 miles outside of Richmond, residents of Sandston can easily visit popular attractions like the Virginia State Capitol, the Richmond Coliseum, and Brown’s Island. Enjoy the proximity to Interstates 64 and 295 for quick commutes to nearby areas like Newport News, Charlottesville, and Washington D.C.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Sandston, VA is $1,373 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sandston has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$0/month
0 Sq Ft
House
$1,906/month
1,271 Sq Ft
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Transportation

21

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

37

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

Sandston Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

188 Students

7
out of 10

Seven Pines Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

376 Students

5
out of 10

Donahoe Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

514 Students

2
out of 10

Elko Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

730 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Chimborazo Park
  • Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
  • Richmond Canal
  • Monroe Park
  • Richmond National Battlefield Park

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.