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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Fitness center
  • Clubhouse
  • Spacious town home
  • Salt water pool

Location

8500 Aldeburgh Dr, Richmond, VA 23294, USA
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Management

Drucker + Falk

Leasing office

(844) 325-6407 ext. 3422

Open 

9:00 am–6:00 pm ET

Property Overview

Chelsea Square Apartments earns a strong 8.5/10 Zumper Expert Rating, with standout marks for amenities, location, and value, plus a transparent property description. It offers a fitness center, clubhouse, salt water pool, and spacious town homes, along with strong nearby school access, 15 photos, and excellent value per square foot. It’s also noted for pet friendliness, supported by nearby grooming services, pet hospitals, pet supply stores, and outdoor spaces.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Chelsea Square Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Chelsea Square Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Sapphire2 bed1.5 bath1,200 sqft$1,625–$1,775 /mo33 units available
Emerald2 bed2.5 bath1,400 sqft$1,835 /mo1 unit availableTwo bedrooms with den.

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Amenities for Chelsea Square Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningCarpet
Plush CarpetPrivate Patio
Spacious BedroomsTrash Compactor

Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry
RefrigeratorWasher and Dryer

Tech

Cable Ready

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Residents LoungeRoof Deck

Grounds

Landscaped GroundsOutdoor Space
Spacious Outdoor StorageStorage
Swimming PoolTennis Courts

Services

On-Site MaintenanceOn-Site Management
Use of All Recreational FacilitiesValet Trash Service

Neighborhood

Close to Dining and Entertainment in Short PumpDowntown Commuter Bus Within Walking Distance
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Application Fee

Per-applicant. Refund Policy: Non-refundable. Application Fee.

$50

Administrative Fee

One-time. Refund Policy: Non-refundable. Administrative Fee.

$200

REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Electric/gas/water

Monthly. Refund Policy: Non-refundable. Electric/Gas/Water.

Usage Based

Utility - Billing Administrative Fee

Monthly. Refund Policy: Non-refundable. Utility - Billing Administrative Fee.

$5.50

OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit2

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit2

1st Pet

Non-refundable Pet Fee 1st Pet

One-time. 2 1st pets max. Refund Policy: Non-refundable.

$200

2nd Pet

Non-refundable Pet Fee 2nd Pet

One-time. 2 2nd pets max. Refund Policy: Non-refundable.

$100

Pet

Pet Fees - Monthly

Monthly. 2 pets max. Refund Policy: Non-refundable.

$25

Pet Management - Third Party

One-time. Refund Policy: Non-refundable.

$25–$30

SITUATIONAL FEES

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Building details

Property details

Units400
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About Chelsea Square Apartments

HomeApartments in Richmond Chelsea Square Apartments

Your new Angle on Living includes a community with Location, Location, Location. You'll be minutes from Short Pump shopping and entertainment and easy access to I-64 means you can be anywhere in Richmond quickly. Once back home, relax in your spacious town home with the bonus of never having neighbors above or below you. A salt water pool, clubhouse and fitness center round out the picture. Come to Chelsea Square Townhomes in Short Pump today to see how good life can be.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Chelsea Square Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Chelsea Square Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Chelsea Square Apartments
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Chelsea Square Apartments stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Chelsea Square Apartments stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Chelsea Square Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Chelsea Square Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Reviews from the web

Showing 8 highest rated

If there’s anything I can say about This apartment complex the maintenance crew is the best maintenance crew in the Henrico County area. They are very alert with any problem you’re having, they keep their word, and they make sure the final result of anything that needs to be done is done in a professional manner, Maintenance worker James and the manager Andy keep up the great work.

Picregal

Picregal

Jan 24, 2024

Living since 2015 here very comfortable apartment. Close to Walmart ,Kroger,desi store,nd library , post office .within 5 to 7 min drive .best part pool which my kids so likes and enough parking space .

Pinky Rathore

Pinky Rathore

Feb 17, 2022

We’re sharing just 8 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

Chelsea Square Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 3 pet supply stores near the property
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Chelsea Square Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
More space
The 2-bedroom is 288 sqft larger than other listings nearby
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Rent trends in Richmond

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Chelsea Square Apartments to be 6% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Richmond.

Median rents as of Jul 18 2026.
Richmond
A table of studio rental data trends in Richmond
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,246
September 2024$1,241
October 2024$1,284
November 2024$1,297
December 2024$1,320
January 2025$1,303
February 2025$1,288
March 2025$1,268
April 2025$1,255
May 2025$1,248
June 2025$1,270
July 2025$1,250
August 2025$1,252
September 2025$1,284
October 2025$1,296
November 2025$1,285
December 2025$1,272
January 2026$1,250
February 2026$1,230
March 2026$1,250
April 2026$1,276
May 2026$1,282
June 2026$1,252
July 2026$1,203

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 8500 Aldeburgh Dr?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$69,200/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $69,200 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $1,730.
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Schools near Chelsea Square Apartments

Skipwith Elementary School

2401 skipwith rd

richmond, VA, 23294

PK, K-5Public
C+

Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center

900 mosby st

richmond, VA, 23223

PKPublic

Summer Hill Preschool Center

2717 alexander ave

richmond, VA, 23234

PKPublic

Old Hundred Elementary School

1501 old hundred rd

midlothian, VA, 23114

PK, K-5Public
B+
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Getting around Richmond near 8500 Aldeburgh Dr

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 8500 Aldeburgh Dr, Richmond

Groceries

3/10
No grocery stores within walking distance

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

5/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

5/10
Limited amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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