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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Energy efficient appliances
  • Swimming pool
  • Spacious closets
  • Hardwood floors
  • Fitness center
  • Quiet neighborhood

Location

1500 German School Road, Richmond, Virginia 23225, United States|Jahnke
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Management

VILLAGE AT WESTLAKE

Leasing office

(804) 409-3073

Property Overview

Village at West Lake features a high Zumper expert rating of 8.6, supported by its exceptional amenities, which include energy-efficient appliances, a swimming pool, and a fitness center, all within a quiet neighborhood. The property is competitively priced, rated 10 out of 10 for value, and offers notable conveniences such as proximity to public transport and pet-friendly resources. With a strong emphasis on transparency, this property demonstrates trustworthiness in its management, making it a compelling choice for prospective renters.

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

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Village at West Lake is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Village at West Lake has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

The Buford - WAITLIST1 bed1 bath806 sqft$1,599 /mo1 unit available
A1a1 bed1 bath813 sqft$1,599–$1,699 /mo2 units available1 bedroom end unit
B1a2 bed2 bath1,099 sqft$1,700–$1,799 /mo10 units available2 bedroom end unit
B12 bed2 bath1,085 sqft$1,700–$1,899 /mo7 units available2 bedroom
C13 bed2 bath1,390 sqft$1,929–$2,089 /mo5 units available3 bedroom

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Amenities for Village at West Lake

Apartment Amenities

10' CeilingsEnd Unit
High Ceilings

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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About Village at West Lake

HomeApartments in RichmondJahnke Village at West Lake

At The Village at Westlake, we understand "home" is personal and means everything to you. That's why we created our community and homes to include designer touches throughout such shaker-style cabinetry, hard surface countertops, sleep black appliances and a thoughtful mix of plush carpet in the living areas and wood-style flooring in the kitchen and bathrooms. You deserve luxury. You deserve to relax. You deserve The Village at Westlake. Our ideal location offers convenient access to Chesterfield Towne Center, Stony Point Fashion Park, Powhite Park, Chippenham Hospital, Richmond’s Fan and Museum Districts and more!


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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Village at West Lake is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Village at West Lake has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Village at West Lake
Price·10A 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.
Village at West Lake offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A 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.
Village at West Lake goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Village at West Lake receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Village at West Lake 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 Village at West Lake 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.

Village at West Lake is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 pet supply store near the property

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 Village at West Lake compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 328 sqft larger than other listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Jahnke

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 25% higher than 1-bedrooms in Jahnke.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Village at West Lake to be 6% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Jahnke.

3-bedroom apartments at Village at West Lake cost about 8% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Jahnke.

Median rents as of Dec 13 2025.
Jahnke
Richmond
A table of studio rental data trends in Richmond
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,240
January 2024$1,248
February 2024$1,239
March 2024$1,216
April 2024$1,238
May 2024$1,265
June 2024$1,253
July 2024$1,256
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$1,264
A table of studio rental data trends in Jahnke
MonthMedian Rent
March 2025$1,339
April 2025$1,339

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $63,960 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $1,599.
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Schools near Village at West Lake

Miles Jones Elementary School

200 beaufont hill dr

richmond, VA, 23225

PK, K-5Public
C-

Amelia Street School

1821 amelia st

richmond, VA, 23220

PK, K-12Public

Maymont Pre-K Center

1211 s allen ave

richmond, VA, 23220

PKPublic
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Neighborhood

Jahnke | Richmond, VA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Richmond near 1500 German School Road

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1500 German School Road, Richmond

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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