Jackson Ward

Richmond, VA

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Jackson Ward - Richmond, VA Area Guide

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Historic Vibrant Urban Walkable Artistic Cultured

Located on the northern edge of Richmond’s downtown district, Jackson Ward is a vibrant neighborhood teeming with an array of apartments, lofts, and townhomes available for rent. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976, Jackson Ward honors its rich heritage with venues like the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, Gallery5, and the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia.

While Jackson Ward is a largely residential area, it is walkable to the many restaurants, cafes, clubs, and shops of bustling Broad Street. Virginia Commonwealth University is also within walking distance of the neighborhood, making it a popular choice among students, faculty, and staff. Abner Clay Park offers residents a tranquil spot to relax and enjoy the outdoors in Jackson Ward.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Jackson Ward is $1,091 for a studio, $1,266 for one bedroom, $1,313 for two bedrooms, and $1,600 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jackson Ward has decreased by -2.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 485 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,091/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 653 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,266/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 872 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,313/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,234 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,600/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Very Walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

70 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk

Groceries

70 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

70 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

60 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

50 / 100

Moderately Noisy

Quiet Score

50 / 100

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Security could be better, especially with violent homeless people that are around

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Monroe Park
  • Richmond Canal
  • Children's Museum of Richmond
  • Science Museum of Virginia
  • Byrd 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.