Sherwood Apartment Homes
7112 Mechanicsville Tpke,
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
$1,459 - $2,319 Plus Fees
1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease
Mechanicsville
Mechanicsville, VA Area Guide
A tranquil enclave balanced between Richmond and the countryside
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Mechanicsville is a large suburban community on the northeastern corner of Richmond, roughly six miles from Downtown. Primarily a residential community, the local rental market features a diverse mix of apartments and single-family homes, with great options available to fit any budget or lifestyle. With its low crime rate and excellent public schools, Mechanicsville is a popular option among folks raising families. The city hosts a cluster of shopping centers around the junction of Interstate 295 and the Mechanicsville Turnpike, and the close proximity to Richmond allows you to take full advantage of the historic city’s vibrant shopping, dining, and entertainment options anytime.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Mechanicsville, VA is $1,558 for one bedroom, $1,752 for two bedrooms, and $1,930 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mechanicsville has increased by 2.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,558/month
740 Sq Ft
House
$2,618/month
1,954 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mechanicsville, VA is for everyday living.
Car-Dependent
33
/ 100
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Somewhat Bikeable
33
/ 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.
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Schools
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Three Lakes Park & Nature Center
- Bryan Park and Nature Center
- Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
- Science Museum of Virginia
- Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
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.