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Highlights

  • Hardwood floors
  • Quiet street
  • Washer and dryer in unit
  • Updated bathroom
  • Fenced-in back yard
  • No smoking

Location

3214 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23221, USA|The Museum District
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Management

Blue Dog Properties

Leasing office

(804) 353-1827

Property Overview

3214 W Franklin Street is a highly rated rental (8.5/10 overall) with strong scores for price, amenities, location, and trustworthiness, offering an excellent balance of value, comfort, and transparency. Residents benefit from hardwood floors, an updated bathroom, in-unit washer and dryer, a fenced-in backyard, and a quiet, smoke-free environment, plus walkable access to restaurants, mixed-use spaces, grocery stores, fitness and wellness options, coworking-friendly cafés, pet services, and well-rated nearby schools.

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, 3214 W Franklin Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 3214 W Franklin Street 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
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Work-from-home
  • Wellness

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath850 sqft$1,600 /mo1 unit availableRecently renovated large one bedroom, one bathroom apartment for rent in the heart of the Museum District! Hardwood floors, large living room, dining room, bedroom and kitchen. Plenty of natural light! Updated kitchen comes with new cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Washer and dryer in unit! Updated bathroom. Large balcony and fenced-in back yard. Quiet street and great neighborhood! No utilities included. No smoking. No dogs.

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Amenities for 3214 W Franklin Street

Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry
OvenRange
RefrigeratorStove/Oven
Washer and Dryer

Building

Cats 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

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units4
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About 3214 W Franklin Street

HomeApartments in RichmondThe Museum District 3214 W Franklin Street

Recently renovated large one bedroom, one bathroom apartment for rent in the heart of the Museum District! Hardwood floors, large living room, dining room, bedroom and kitchen. Plenty of natural light! Updated kitchen comes with new cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Washer and dryer in unit! Updated bathroom. Large balcony and fenced-in back yard. Quiet street and great neighborhood! No utilities included. No smoking. No dogs.


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, 3214 W Franklin Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 3214 W Franklin Street 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 3214 W Franklin Street
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.
3214 W Franklin Street 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·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.
3214 W Franklin Street goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including cats allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 3214 W Franklin Street 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.
3214 W Franklin Street 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·7A 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 it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust 3214 W Franklin Street to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
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.

3214 W Franklin Street is great for:

Pet owners

  • 11 pet supply stores near the property
  • 4 pet grooming services nearby
  • 11 pet hospitals in the area
  • 1 dog park within 1 mile

Work-from-home

  • 5 internet service provider options nearby
  • Large windows for natural lighting
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution
  • 5 coworking spaces or cafes within 1 mile

Wellness

  • Ample windows and natural lighting
  • On-site fitness or wellness programs
  • 19 health/wellness centers nearby
  • There are 29 grocery stores within 1 mile

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 3214 W Franklin Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 329 sqft larger than other listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.2 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen

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

1-bedroom apartments at 3214 W Franklin Street cost about 17% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in The Museum District.

Median rents as of May 16 2026.
The Museum District
Richmond
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Richmond
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,347
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$1,440
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in The Museum District
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,282
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$1,356

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$64,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $64,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,600.
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Schools near 3214 W Franklin Street

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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Neighborhood

The Museum District | Richmond, VA

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

Getting around Richmond near 3214 W Franklin St

Walking

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

Driving

7/10
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 3214 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

7/10
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
Some bars within walking distance

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