Ellison Museum District
3600 Grove Ave,
Richmond, VA 23221
$1,800 - $3,510
Studio - 2 Beds
Located right in the heart of central Richmond, Carytown provides all the excitement and conveniences of urban living with an eclectic mix of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Apartments for rent in this historic neighborhood put residents right in the middle of the action with easy access to Cary Street as well as the Fan, Shockoe Bottom, and the Museum District.
Diners can enjoy various fares ranging from a casual Sunday brunch at C Street to fine French dining at Can Can Brasserie. An equally diverse selection of shops and boutiques call Carytown home, and Richmonders flock to Cary Street for everything from the latest in designer fashion to the hippest secondhand vintage gear. Residents looking to relax can take in a flick at the historic Byrd Theater, which offers everything from discount tickets for the biggest Hollywood hits to showings of the latest arthouse films.
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Carytown is $1,176 for a studio, $1,150 for one bedroom, and $1,617 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carytown has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Studio
407 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,176/month
Average Rent
1 BR
578 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,150/month
Average Rent
2 BR
756 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,617/month
Average Rent
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.
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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 November 2025.