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Area Guide

Carytown Richmond, VA

Delight in historic charm with a modern twist

Urban Walkable Vibrant

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.

Rent Trends

As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Carytown is $1,186 for a studio, $1,160 for one bedroom, $2,062 for two bedrooms, and $2,381 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carytown has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 407 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,186/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 578 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,160/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 915 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,062/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,200 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,381/month

    Average Rent

Learn More About Carytown

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

90 / 100

Exceptional Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

90 / 100

Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

90 / 100

Recreation

Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

80 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

50 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

90 / 100

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Methodology

† 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.