Virginia Union

Richmond, VA

Virginia Union - Richmond, VA

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

4.5 (2 Reviews)

Virginia Union houses the historic campus of Virginia Union University, dividing its remaining space between houses and apartments in the north and Chamberlayne Industrial Center in the south. Wedged between two highways, this urban neighborhood caters to locals traveling to college and work with easy transit to and from downtown Richmond, located four miles away.

A handful of eateries serves the area's on-the-go population. Lunch breaks inevitably send you to Sugar's Crab Shack for soul-soothing seafood, while the Black Sheep attracts locals who love hip tunes, diverse American cuisine, and oversized novelty dishes.

You'll find sports and cultural entertainment in every direction, whether you want to score a front-row seat at the Washington Redskins training camp, ignite learning at the Science Museum of Virginia, or explore the past at the Black History Museum. Join in the local tradition of cheering on the Flying Squirrels at the Diamond baseball stadium.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Virginia Union is $1,380 for a studio, $1,172 for one bedroom, $1,578 for two bedrooms, and $2,029 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Virginia Union has decreased by -17.8% in the past year.

Studio
524 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,380/month

Average Rent

1 BR
627 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,172/month

Average Rent

2 BR
823 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,578/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,130 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,029/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Reviews of Virginia Union - Richmond, VA

Niche Reviews

4.5 2 Reviews

Former Resident

6 years ago•Niche Review

The area is great because you located by all the local restaurants and stores. Your literally walking distance to get food or clothing your choice honestly.

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