Glen Allen

Take is the scenic views of the Wellesley Lake in the Wellesley neighborhood.
Peaceful views at Crump Park's Meadow Farm Museum.
Brook Road and the I-295 Interchange are main roadways that run through Glen Allen.
Numerous sports fields include football, baseball and softball at RF & P Park.
Local ponds can be seen form a bird's eye view in the Glen Allen neighborhood.

Glen Allen, VA Area Guide

Experience life on the quiet side of Richmond

Schools Safe Low Crime Suburb Interstate

Glen Allen is a quiet suburban community on the north side of Richmond, roughly ten miles from the city center. The community is primarily composed of residential neighborhoods, with a large shopping center on the northeast corner of town, anchored by the popular Virginia Center Commons. The excellent public schools and low crime rate attract many Richmond-area commuters to Glen Allen, especially those raising families.

A cluster of large parks and golf courses on the south side of town provides excellent opportunities to get outside and enjoy the fresh air and the tranquility of nature, particularly the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. With Richmond so close at hand, it’s easy to hop down and take advantage of the historic city’s dining, entertainment, and sightseeing anytime.

Explore the City

Brook Road and the I-295 Interchange are main roadways that run through Glen Allen.

Neighborhood cul-de-sac

Local ponds can be seen form a bird's eye view in the Glen Allen neighborhood.

Today, modern homes are being built throughout Glen Allen.

Locals love fishing at Crump Park's pond.

Numerous sports fields include football, baseball and softball at RF & P Park.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Glen Allen, VA is $1,354 for a studio, $1,657 for one bedroom, $2,008 for two bedrooms, and $2,494 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Glen Allen has increased by 3.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,657/month
733 Sq Ft
House
$2,637/month
1,787 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,409/month
1,539 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,309/month
1,602 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Glen Allen, VA is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

37 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

35 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Shady Grove Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Rivers Edge Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Kaechele Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Echo Lake Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Twin Hickory Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Short Pump Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Hungary Creek Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Holman Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Deep Run High

Public

Grades 9-12

Glen Allen High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Meadow Farm Museum
  • Keeble Observatory
  • Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
  • Bryan Park and Nature Center
  • Three Lakes Park & Nature Center

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.