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Highlights

  • Hardwood flooring
  • Open living room/dining room areas
  • New double pane windows
  • Professional and vibrant neighborhood
  • Cat-friendly
  • Laundry machine

Location

3530 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA 23221, USA|The Museum District
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Management

DRASK Realty, LLC

Leasing office

(804) 317-1323

Property Overview

3530 Grove Avenue combines strong value, amenities, and location with an 8.5/10 expert rating, including top scores for price, amenities, and a 9/10 location rating. It features hardwood flooring, open living and dining areas, new double-pane windows, a laundry machine, and a cat-friendly setup in a professional, vibrant neighborhood, with good appeal for fitness, social life, and sustainability thanks to nearby transit, parks, restaurants, and walkability.

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, 3530 Grove Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 3530 Grove Avenue 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
  • High school nearby
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Wellness
  • Eco living
  • Social life

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath1,050 sqft$1,550 /mo1 unit availablePrime Location: Spacious and Classic 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, multiple closet apartment in a Professional and Vibrant neighborhood. Close to the shops and nightlife on Cary Street, and walking distance to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and other museums. Easy access to multiple highways. Open Living room/Dining room areas with hardwood flooring throughout. Cat-friendly. New double pane windows to improve comfort, efficiency and lower heating/AC bill. Laundry machine available in the basement. Multiple payment options including checks, money order, online payments including checking account or credit card. Flexible payment schedules are an option. Helps improve credit score with timely rent payments.

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Amenities for 3530 Grove Avenue

Apartment Amenities

Hot WaterTrash

Appliances

DishwasherRange
RefrigeratorStove

Building

Laundry in The BuildingOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Off Street Parking IncludedStorage
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About 3530 Grove Avenue

HomeApartments in RichmondThe Museum District 3530 Grove Avenue

Prime Location: Spacious and Classic 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, multiple closet apartment in a Professional and Vibrant neighborhood. Close to the shops and nightlife on Cary Street, and walking distance to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and other museums. Easy access to multiple highways. Open Living room/Dining room areas with hardwood flooring throughout. Cat-friendly. New double pane windows to improve comfort, efficiency and lower heating/AC bill. Laundry machine available in the basement. Multiple payment options including checks, money order, online payments including checking account or credit card. Flexible payment schedules are an option. Helps improve credit score with timely rent payments.


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, 3530 Grove Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 3530 Grove Avenue 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 3530 Grove Avenue
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.
3530 Grove Avenue 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.
3530 Grove Avenue goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including hot water. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 3530 Grove Avenue 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.
3530 Grove Avenue 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 3530 Grove Avenue does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
3530 Grove Avenue provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

3530 Grove Avenue is great for:

Wellness

  • Ample windows and natural lighting
  • HVAC systems available onsite
  • On-site pool or spa
  • On-site fitness or wellness programs

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • 9 parks within a mile

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 195 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • The area has transit options
  • 258 mixed-use spaces nearby

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 3530 Grove Avenue compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 200 sqft larger than other listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in The Museum District

2-bedroom apartments at 3530 Grove Avenue cost about 12% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in The Museum District.

Median rents as of Jun 20 2026.
The Museum District
Richmond
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Richmond
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$1,357
August 2024$1,352
September 2024$1,359
October 2024$1,374
November 2024$1,397
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$1,415
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in The Museum District
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$1,266
August 2024$1,250
September 2024$1,230
October 2024$1,189
November 2024$1,232
December 2024$1,190
January 2025$1,237
February 2025$1,284
March 2025$1,279
April 2025$1,250
May 2025$1,250
June 2025$1,250
July 2025$1,255
August 2025$1,262
September 2025$1,269
October 2025$1,216
November 2025$1,217
December 2025$1,283
January 2026$1,300
February 2026$1,296
March 2026$1,283
April 2026$1,284
May 2026$1,371
June 2026$1,450

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $62,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,550.
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Schools near 3530 Grove Avenue

William Fox Elementary School

2300 hanover ave

richmond, VA, 23220

PK, K-5Public
B+

Amelia Street School

1821 amelia st

richmond, VA, 23220

PK, K-12Public

Maymont Pre-K Center

1211 s allen ave

richmond, VA, 23220

PKPublic

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
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Getting around Richmond near 3530 Grove Ave

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

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

Cycling

4/10
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 3530 Grove Ave, Richmond

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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