Ellison Museum District
3600 Grove Ave,
Richmond, VA 23221
$1,691 - $3,605 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 2 Beds
Carytown
Richmond, VA
Carytown - Richmond, VA Area Guide
Delight in historic charm with a modern twist
Urban
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Walkable
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Vibrant
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Eclectic
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Historic
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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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Carytown is $1,182 for a studio, $1,155 for one bedroom, and $1,625 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carytown has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
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Studio
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407 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,182/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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578 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,155/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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756 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,625/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Carytown - Richmond, VA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Carytown - Richmond, VA, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
100
/ 100
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
80
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Recreation
Carytown - Richmond, VA provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Carytown - Richmond, VA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
50
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Children's Museum of Richmond
- Byrd Park
- Science Museum of Virginia
- Maymont House & Park
- Monroe Park
Airports
- Richmond International
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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 February 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.