Park Northside Apartments
1603 Roane St,
Richmond, VA 23222
$1,195 - $2,100 Plus Fees
1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease
Area Guide
Virginia Union Richmond, VA
Virginia Union houses the historic campus of Virginia Union University, dividing its remaining space between houses and apartments in the north and Chamberlayne Industrial Center in the south. Wedged between two highways, this urban neighborhood caters to locals traveling to college and work with easy transit to and from downtown Richmond, located four miles away. A handful of eateries serves the area's on-the-go population. Lunch breaks inevitably send you to Sugar's Crab Shack for soul-soothing seafood, while the Black Sheep attracts locals who love hip tunes, diverse American cuisine, and oversized novelty dishes. You'll find sports and cultural entertainment in every direction, whether you want to score a front-row seat at the Washington Redskins training camp, ignite learning at the Science Museum of Virginia, or explore the past at the Black History Museum. Join in the local tradition of cheering on the Flying Squirrels at the Diamond baseball stadium.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Virginia Union is $1,383 for a studio, $1,389 for one bedroom, $1,697 for two bedrooms, and $2,133 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Virginia Union has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
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Studio
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528 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,383/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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629 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,389/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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827 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,697/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,130 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,133/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Virginia Union - Richmond, VA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Virginia Union - Richmond, VA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
30
/ 100
Recreation
Virginia Union - Richmond, VA provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Virginia Union - Richmond, VA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Very Noisy
Quiet Score
30
/ 100
Scores provided by
Reviews of Virginia Union - Richmond, VA
Niche Reviews 
3 Reviews
Current Resident
9 months ago•Niche Review
My experience at Virginia Union has been great overall. I've really enjoyed the close-knit community here. Coming from New York, Richmond feels quieter and slower-paced, but the supportive environment at VUU makes it worthwhile.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Monroe Park
- Children's Museum of Richmond
- Science Museum of Virginia
- Byrd Park
- Richmond Canal
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.