The Museum District

Richmond, VA

The Museum District - Richmond, VA

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

3.9 (9 Reviews)

Savor suburban conveniences and urban amenities in central Richmond

Urban • Cultured • Walkable • Vibrant • Historic • Scenic • Convenient •

Nestled between the Fan and Richmond’s West End, the Museum District offers residents walkable access to a host of metropolitan amenities and everyday conveniences. The neighborhood is convenient to numerous world-class museums as well as several banks, grocery stores, Steward Station Post Office, Belmont Library, and the abundant shopping, dining, and entertainment options in neighboring Carytown.

Diverse architecture abounds in the Museum District, with many old-fashioned homes and renovated apartments to choose from. A strong sense of community spirit pervades the Museum District, with a bevy of civic events held throughout the year, including town hall meetings, clean-up days, block parties, and the annual Mother’s Day Home and Garden Tour. In addition to the neighborhood’s walkability, quick access to I-195, U.S. 250, and the Downtown Expressway makes getting around from the Museum District simple.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in The Museum District is $1,442 for a studio, $1,294 for one bedroom, $1,863 for two bedrooms, and $3,500 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in The Museum District has increased by 4.8% in the past year.

Studio
822 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,442/month

Average Rent

1 BR
634 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,294/month

Average Rent

2 BR
1,001 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,863/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,813 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$3,500/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Reviews of The Museum District - Richmond, VA

Niche Reviews

3.9 9 Reviews

Current Resident

4 years and 10 months ago•Niche Review

Pleasantly residential, but within walking/biking distance of restaurants, grocery stores, bars, entertainment, etc.

Niche User

9 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review

Here in the Fan District in Richmond, VA, there are tons of small, family-owned stores that are truly unique to the area. Whether you're looking for the perfect tikki masala curry or a freshly-grilled hamburger, Richmond offers it all.

Niche User

9 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review

Richmond experiences the best of both worlds: we get a definite winter and summer. However, one grievance I have with the weather here is the humidity in the summer, and the pollen in the spring.

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