Richmond Apartments for Rent

Richmond, Virginia

Richmond, Virginia is an excellent place to rent an apartment. Many changes have been happening in recent years including downtown initiatives such as the Canal Walk, a new Greater Richmond Convention Center, and expansion on both VCU campuses. A new performing arts center, Richmond CenterStage, is planned to open in 2009. The complex will include a renovation of the Carpenter Center and construction of a new multipurpose hall, community playhouse, and arts education center.

Richmond, Virginia Real Estate and Apartment Rentals

Before you purchase real estate in Richmond, Virginia, you may want to rent an apartment in one of the many Richmond neighborhoods including the Fan district, Oregon Hill, Shockoe Bottom, Woodland Heights, Westover Hills, Barton Heights, Ginter Park, Randolph, Jackson Ward, North Jackson Ward, the West End, Northside, and Church Hill.

Richmond, Virginia Weather

Richmond has a mild subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Spring arrives in April with mild days and cool nights, and by late May, the temperature has warmed up considerably to herald warm summer days. Summer temperatures can be hot, often topping 90 degrees with high humidity. Richmond is notorious for its humidity, which creates high heat index values. Days stay warm to mild until October when Fall is marked by nights once again becoming cooler. Winter is usually mild in Richmond, but some winters differ from others. Snowfall can occur during the winter, and the most likely month is January.

Colleges and Universities in Richmond, Virginia

There are several schools of higher education, including the University of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Union University and the Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School of Christian Education. Several community colleges are found in the metro area, including J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College and John Tyler Community College.

Virginia State University is located about 20 miles south of Richmond, in the suburb of Ettrick, just outside Petersburg. Randolph-Macon College is located about 15 miles north of Richmond, in the incorporated town of Ashland.

Jobs in Richmond, Virginia

Richmond is home many Fortune 500 companies including MeadWestvaco, Dominion Resources, Circuit City, CarMax, Performance Food Group, LandAmerica Financial Group, Owens & Minor, Brink's Company, Genworth Financial. Only five metro areas in the US have more Fortune 500 headquarters than the Richmond area so jobs in Richmond are plentiful. Richmond apartment renters may also find jobs in the tobacco industry as well as in the banking and service industries.

Richmond is also home to Virginia BioTechnology Research Park, located adjacent to the Medical College of Virginia (MCV) Campus of Virginia Commonwealth University. Companies such as The United Network for Organ Sharing, which maintains the nation's organ transplant waiting list, and Philip Morris USA employ many people in this area.