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The Square

406 W Shafer St, Richmond, VA 23220

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  • Total Monthly Price

    $1,792 - $2,275

    12 Month Lease

  • Bedrooms

    1 - 3 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 - 3 ba

  • Square Feet

    542 - 1,185 sq ft

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You deserve to enjoy the good life at The Square Apartments. Here you'll find luxury and excitement with our one, two and three bedroom apartment homes in a fabulous location. Conveniently located in Downtown Richmond at the corner of Shafer and Grace Streets, you're centrally located on the VCU Monroe Park Campus. Reserve your space to be a resident at The Square!

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$1,792 – $1,810 Total Monthly Price
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1 Bed 1 Bath 547 Sq Ft $200 Deposit
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  • Unit 804
    price $1,792
    square feet 547
    availibility Aug 7
  • Unit 705
    price $1,792
    square feet 547
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  • Unit 904
    price $1,795
    square feet 547
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  • Unit 713
    price $1,805
    square feet 547
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  • Unit 1013
    price $1,810
    square feet 547
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$1,805 Total Monthly Price
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1 Bed 1 Bath 542 – 592 Sq Ft $200 Deposit
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  • Unit 1015
    price $1,805
    square feet 592
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B1
$2,244 Total Monthly Price
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2 Beds 2 Baths 788 Sq Ft $200 Deposit
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  • Unit 808
    price $2,244
    square feet 788
    availibility Aug 6
  • Unit 809
    price $2,244
    square feet 788
    availibility Aug 7
B3
$2,254 Total Monthly Price
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2 Beds 2 Baths 920 Sq Ft $200 Deposit
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  • Unit 1001
    price $2,254
    square feet 920
    availibility Aug 7
B2
$2,275 Total Monthly Price
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2 Beds 2 Baths 920 Sq Ft $200 Deposit
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  • Unit 706
    price $2,275
    square feet 920
    availibility Aug 7
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A1
$1,792 – $1,810 Total Monthly Price
Floor Plan Special
1 Bed 1 Bath 547 Sq Ft $200 Deposit
5 Available units
Unit
Total Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 804
    price $1,792
    square feet 547
    availibility Aug 7
  • Unit 705
    price $1,792
    square feet 547
    availibility Aug 7
  • Unit 904
    price $1,795
    square feet 547
    availibility Aug 7
  • Unit 713
    price $1,805
    square feet 547
    availibility Aug 7
  • Unit 1013
    price $1,810
    square feet 547
    availibility Aug 7

A3
$1,805 Total Monthly Price
Floor Plan Special
1 Bed 1 Bath 542 – 592 Sq Ft $200 Deposit
1 Available unit
Unit
Total Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 1015
    price $1,805
    square feet 592
    availibility Aug 11
A2
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Floor Plan Special
1 Bed 1 Bath 542 Sq Ft
Not Available
B1
$2,244 Total Monthly Price
Floor Plan Special
2 Beds 2 Baths 788 Sq Ft $200 Deposit
2 Available units
Unit
Total Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 808
    price $2,244
    square feet 788
    availibility Aug 6
  • Unit 809
    price $2,244
    square feet 788
    availibility Aug 7
B3
$2,254 Total Monthly Price
Floor Plan Special
2 Beds 2 Baths 920 Sq Ft $200 Deposit
1 Available unit
Unit
Total Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 1001
    price $2,254
    square feet 920
    availibility Aug 7
B2
$2,275 Total Monthly Price
Floor Plan Special
2 Beds 2 Baths 920 Sq Ft $200 Deposit
1 Available unit
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Sq Ft
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Unit Details
  • Unit 706
    price $2,275
    square feet 920
    availibility Aug 7
C1
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3 Beds 3 Baths 1,039 Sq Ft
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C3
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3 Beds 3 Baths 1,185 Sq Ft
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3 Beds 3 Baths 1,127 Sq Ft
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* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out.View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
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Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • Utilities & Essentials
    • Trash Income
      Charged per unit.
      $30 / mo
    • Pest Control Fee
      Charged per unit.
      $5 / mo
    • Cable Income
      Charged per unit.
      $50 / mo
    • Internet Income
      Charged per unit.
      $70 / mo
  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Application
      • Administration Fee
        Charged per unit.
        $200
      • Application Fee Per Applicant
        Charged per applicant.
        $50
    • Due at Move-In
      • Administrative Fee
        Charged per unit.
        $150
      • NSF/Return Item Fee
        Charged per unit.
        $75
  • Cats
    Max of 2, 50 lbs. Weight Limit
  • Other Pets
    Max of 2, 50 lbs. Weight Limit
  • Pet Fees
    • Pet Rent
      Charged per pet.
      $30
    • Pet Fee
      Charged per pet.
      $350
  • Other Parking Fees
    • Garage
      Charged per vehicle.
      $125 - $205 / mo
  • Additional Parking Options
    • Garage Lot
  • Storage Unit
    • Storage Deposit
      Charged per rentable item.
      $0
    • Storage
      Charged per rentable item.
      $30 - $80 / mo
    • Storage Rent
      Charged per rentable item.
      $35 / mo
  • Month-to-Month Fee
    Charged per unit.
    $300

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Details

Lease Options

  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 2014
  • 152 units/11 stories

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About The Square

You deserve to enjoy the good life at The Square Apartments. Here you'll find luxury and excitement with our one, two and three bedroom apartment homes in a fabulous location. Conveniently located in Downtown Richmond at the corner of Shafer and Grace Streets, you're centrally located on the VCU Monroe Park Campus. Reserve your space to be a resident at The Square!

The Square is an apartment community located in Richmond City County and the 23220 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Richmond City Public Schools attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Abundant Natural Lighting
  • Custom Granite Countertops
  • Designer Finishes Throughout
  • High Speed Internet & Cable Included
  • In-Home Washer/Dryer
  • Kitchen Disposal
  • Luminous Windows
  • Pre-installed Ceiling Fans
  • Private Balconies
  • Smart Thermostats
  • Stainless Steel and Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Sweeping Skyline Views

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  • Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm
  • Saturday & Sunday, Closed
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Community Amenities

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Package Service

Lounge

Maintenance on site

  • Package Service
  • Maintenance on site
  • Elevator
  • Lounge
  • Storage Space
Location
406 W Shafer St, Richmond,
VA 23220
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Neighborhood

Nestled just outside of Downtown Richmond, Midtown is home to an array of museums and major attractions. In Midtown Richmond, you’ll find Redskin Park, the Children’s Museum of Richmond, the Scenic Museum of Virginia, and Movieland at Boulevard Square. Midtown Richmond is also home to Virginia Commonwealth University, where you’ll find Monroe Park, Altria Theater, and an array of local restaurants along West Main Street. Midtown is just minutes from downtown, so residents can easily get to work or enjoy big-city attractions like the National and the Virginia State Capitol.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Midtown Richmond Richmond, VA
Studio $1,496 $1,289
1 Bedroom $1,751 $1,431
2 Bedrooms $2,245 $1,627
3 Bedrooms $2,472 $2,029
Amenities
  • Package Service
  • Maintenance on site
  • Elevator
  • Lounge
  • Storage Space
  • Abundant Natural Lighting
  • Custom Granite Countertops
  • Designer Finishes Throughout
  • High Speed Internet & Cable Included
  • In-Home Washer/Dryer
  • Kitchen Disposal
  • Luminous Windows
  • Pre-installed Ceiling Fans
  • Private Balconies
  • Smart Thermostats
  • Stainless Steel and Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Sweeping Skyline Views
Expenses
One-Time
Storage Fee $35
Cat Fee $380
Office Hours
Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
VCU
Walk: 10 min 0.6 mi
Virginia Union University
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Reynolds C.C., Downtown
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
University of Richmond
Drive: 17 min 6.7 mi
The Square is within 10 minutes or 0.6 mile from VCU. It is also near Virginia Union University and Reynolds C.C., Downtown.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
George W. Carver Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
420 Students
Nearby
Orchard House Middle School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
77 Students
Nearby
Cristo Rey Richmond High School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
202 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

The Square is near Richmond International, located 10.4 miles or 17 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
Drive: 4 min 2.5 mi
Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
Drive: 12 min 6.8 mi
Ashland Amtrak
Drive: 25 min 18.3 mi
Petersburg Amtrak Station
Drive: 36 min 24.8 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Richmond International
Drive: 17 min 10.4 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Square.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Gate Street Plaza
Walk: 2 min 0.1 mi
The Shops at Cary & Lombardy
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
The Square has 2 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 15-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Monroe Park
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Science Museum of Virginia
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Children's Museum of Richmond
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Richmond Canal
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Byrd Park
Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
The Square has 5 parks within 2.1 miles, including Monroe Park, Science Museum of Virginia, and Children's Museum of Richmond.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Children's Hospital of Richmond
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital
Drive: 11 min 4.3 mi
Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital
Drive: 8 min 4.8 mi
The Square has 3 hospitals within 4.8 miles, the nearest is Children's Hospital of Richmond which is 2.1 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Fort Lee Military Reservation Bland
Drive: 35 min 25.9 mi
Fort Lee Military Reservation Hopewell
Drive: 37 min 26.6 mi
The Square is 25.9 miles from Fort Lee Military Reservation Bland, and is convenient to other military bases, including Fort Lee Military Reservation Hopewell.
 
 

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Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Square have in-unit laundry?

The Square does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.

What utilities are included in rent at The Square?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is parking available at The Square?

Parking is available at The Square for $125 - $205 / mo. Additional fees and deposits may apply.

Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

The Square has one to three-bedrooms with rent ranges from $1,792/mo. to $2,275/mo.

Is The Square pet-friendly?

Yes, The Square welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.

How much income do I need to rent at The Square?

A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $1,792 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $71,680 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.

Does The Square have move-in specials?

The Square is offering Specials on select floor plans, with rental rates starting at $1,792.

Does The Square offer Matterport 3D tours?

Yes! The Square offers 2 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.

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