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900 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA|VCU
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Property Overview
Chesterfield Apartments earns a solid overall rating with especially strong marks for location, amenities, and trustworthiness, along with utilities and internet included. It stands out for walkability, nearby transit, and easy access to dining, parks, cultural spots, and event hubs, while also offering a quiet setting and a good selection of photos for renters to review.
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Floor plans
| THE HOWARD FLOOR PLAN (PRE-LEASE) | 1 bed | 1 bath | 600 sqft | $1,369 /mo | 1 unit available | ||
| THE PLEASANT FLOOR PLAN - SUITE I (PRE-LEASE) | 2 bed | 1 bath | 500 sqft | $993 /mo | 1 unit available | ||
| THE STAFFORD FLOOR PLAN - SUITE II (PRE-LEASE) | 2 bed | 1 bath | 500 sqft | $993 /mo | 1 unit available | ||
| THE MULBERRY FLOOR PLAN - SUITE II (PRE-LEASE) | 3 bed | 1 bath | 375 sqft | $810 /mo | 1 unit available | ||
| THE LINDEN FLOOR PLAN - SUITE III (PRE-LEASE) | 3 bed | 1 bath | 400 sqft | $815 /mo | 1 unit available |
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| Units | 109 |
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About Chesterfield Apartments
Lease terms are approximately 11.5 months, coinciding with the University's Academic Calendar. Residents are charged a Total Contractual Rent Amount for the period. The lease agreement will reflect the Total Contractual Rent Amount divided into 12 equal installments | Aug. 1 - Jul 1. Advertised Rents are per installment, and there are 12 installments to be paid over the term of the contract. Installments are not prorated. Secure your home today and lock in Pre-Leasing Rates. UTILITIES & INTERNET INCLUDED Disclaimer: Floor plans are artist’s rendering and specifications may vary in dimension or detail. Advertised prices and availability are subject to change and/or are subject to market rate pricing.
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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 Chesterfield Apartments compares to other nearby properties.
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Rent trends in VCU
1-bedroom apartments here are priced 19% lower than 1-bedrooms in VCU.
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Chesterfield Apartments to be 41% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in VCU.
3-bedroom apartments at Chesterfield Apartments cost about 10% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in VCU.
Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
VCU
Richmond
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,403 |
| December 2024 | $1,408 |
| January 2025 | $1,419 |
| February 2025 | $1,426 |
| March 2025 | $1,398 |
| April 2025 | $1,363 |
| May 2025 | $1,373 |
| June 2025 | $1,397 |
| July 2025 | $1,399 |
| August 2025 | $1,408 |
| September 2025 | $1,397 |
| October 2025 | $1,407 |
| November 2025 | $1,440 |
| December 2025 | $1,450 |
| January 2026 | $1,433 |
| February 2026 | $1,428 |
| March 2026 | $1,421 |
| April 2026 | $1,410 |
| May 2026 | $1,442 |
| June 2026 | $1,413 |
| July 2026 | $1,396 |
| August 2026 | $1,413 |
| September 2026 | $1,402 |
| October 2026 | $1,402 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,595 |
| February 2025 | $1,600 |
| March 2025 | $1,600 |
| April 2025 | $1,600 |
| May 2025 | $1,600 |
| June 2025 | $1,600 |
| July 2025 | $1,600 |
| August 2025 | $1,600 |
| September 2025 | $1,600 |
| February 2026 | $1,547 |
| March 2026 | $1,695 |
| April 2026 | $1,695 |
| May 2026 | $1,695 |
| June 2026 | $1,695 |
| July 2026 | $1,570 |
| August 2026 | $1,695 |
| October 2026 | $1,695 |
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Can I afford to live at 900 W Franklin St?
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Rent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near Chesterfield Apartments
William Fox Elementary School
2300 hanover ave
richmond, VA, 23220
PK, K-5Public
B+
Maymont Pre-K Center
1211 s allen ave
richmond, VA, 23220
PKPublic
Amelia Street School
1821 amelia st
richmond, VA, 23220
PK, K-12Public
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
Getting around Richmond near 900 W Franklin St
Walking
8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Points of interest for 900 W Franklin St, Richmond
Groceries
9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
8/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
6/10
Variety of bars within walking distance
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Market Place Holdings
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Lombardy Market
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Kroger
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Whole Foods Market
2024 W Broad St
Shields Market
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Rumors
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Tom James
406 W Franklin St
Verdalina
325 W Broad St
Uptown Cheapskate
315 W Broad St
DTLR
1504 W Broad St
Jamra Specialty Coffee RVA
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Mochinut
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Starbucks
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe
929 W Broad St
Harrison Street Cafe
402 N Harrison St
Cloud Hookah Bar & Grill
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Qdoba Mexican Eats
935 W Broad St
Christian's Pizza
404 N Harrison St
Aladdin Express
801 W Broad St
Cobra Cabana
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Einstein Bros Bagels
810 Cathedral Pl
Roots Natural Kitchen
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Mo's Sweet Minis
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Pies & Cakes Bakery
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Kroger Bakery
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Park
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Mochinut
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Bento Sushi
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Pizza Hut Express
810 Cathedral Pl
Spoon
903 W Grace St
Einstein Bros Bagels
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