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Carver Richmond, VA

Three miles northwest of downtown Richmond lies Carver, a small neighborhood of historic districts dating from the 18th and 19th centuries. Stately brick row houses for rent line the streets of this area, with businesses clustered along Broad Street near Virginia Commonwealth University. Carver's location near I-95 makes it an excellent option for commuters to other parts of the state. Carver locals enjoy a lively music scene in the Broad Street area, where you can check out the listings at the Camel or Strange Matter and enjoy live local bands seven days a week. The Village Cafe is a neighborhood institution, serving locals hearty meals since 1956, including more than 100 milkshake flavor combinations. For those who prefer Cajun food, try the Bayou biscuits and gravy at the Black Sheep. Take advantage of your community's proximity to the university and head to the Altria Theater for an evening of theater.

Rent Trends

As of August 2026, the average apartment rent in Carver is $1,018 for a studio, $1,168 for one bedroom, $1,481 for two bedrooms, and $2,084 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carver has increased by 2.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 477 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,018/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 558 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,168/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 846 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,481/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 3,118 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,084/month

    Average Rent

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Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

90 / 100

Great Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

80 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

70 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

50 / 100

Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

90 / 100

Very Noisy

Quiet Score

20 / 100

Reviews of Carver - Richmond, VA

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3.7 11 Reviews

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11 years and 3 months agoNiche Review

I'm only listing this as "great" because of my field. I am a developer and there are plenty of new and established companies here looking to hire from VCU.

Niche User

11 years and 8 months agoNiche Review

For my field, it is not the best.

Niche User

11 years and 8 months agoNiche Review

the facades are not always maintained

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† 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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.