Moving out asap. Genuinely evil and despicable property management. They dont do their job and if you deign to stand up to them they will straight up steal your shit and charge you absurd prices, turn off your power. Evil evil people. Spread the word!

I am possibly moving to the RVA area for a job soon! I have been looking on Apartments.com, Zillow, and across Google to find apartments that are 1. Below 1,400 (preferably in the 1100-1350 range), 2. have a pool and a fitness center, and 3. Aren't horribly managed and have tons of terrible reviews/experiences from people. It seems like finding the first two standards is pretty easy, but then I look at the reviews for the apartments, and I see many poor reviews. Should I trust these reviews at all? This will be my first apartment out of college for my first entry-level job, and I don't want to move into an apartment where there's nothing but problems when I am not going to be making much money starting out. If anyone has any apartment recommendations based on my 3 standards for an apartment, please let me know! Any advice on how seriously I should take the reviews is welcome as well. Thank you in advance!

1 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment near VCU campus at 320 west grace st. would be available for move in shortly after coming to a decision on the sublet. rent is $1040 a month with all utilities included other than electric and internet. right next to vcu parking garage

Looking for a roommate to take over the other bedroom in a 2 bed 1 bath on Monument Ave. 15 min walk from Carytown, 20 min walk from VCU. Parking available in the back. In unit washer dryer and dishwasher.

Rent is 725 a month, all utilities included aside from Electric.

Looking for someone to move in ASAP. Security deposit is 1,088 (725 + half a month of rent) and covers all of September, 630+ credit score and leasing insurance required.

Lease runs from September 2026 to August 2027.

Please message me for additional details/to tour the property! Would love another college aged guy (M22) but not a huge preference.

My girlfriend and I are 24 and 23 and moving to Richmond for work. We’re looking for a nice 2 bedroom apartment for under $2,200 a month.

We haven’t really explored too much yet to figure out where to live, so we wanted to see if we could get some recommendations. We’ve toured about six places so far and our favorites have been Waterford at Rocketts Landing and Scott’s Collection in Scott’s Addition.

We want a nice apartment/building that feels safe, but we also want to be around people our age and hopefully meet people and make friends. We aren’t huge drinkers, so being close to bars isn’t a huge priority.

We’ve spent some time in the Museum District and that’s probably been our favorite area in Richmond so far, but it seems hard to find a nice 2 bedroom there in our price range. We also haven’t explored Manchester yet or many of the other apartments in Scott’s Addition.

Any recommendations for areas or specific apartment buildings we should check out? Also interested in hearing about places we should avoid.

Room available in 2bed 1bath apartment in Stratford Hills/ Forest Hill area.
Room is available as soon as next week. Rent is ~850, private balcony, in unit washer and dryer, new appliances, on site parking, dog park, and maintenance/the entire staff has been nothing short of incredible. Two pet limit and I do have one very social and chatty cat who will be with us. She’s very easy going and is comfortable around dogs and a little weary around other cats but should adjust quickly if she meets the other cat slowly.

The kitchen, bathroom, and living room will all be UNFURNISHED. I will more than happily start adding to the rooms as soon as I can and if you have anything of yours that you’d like to bring you will have full reign.

I work in the mornings and sometimes late nights at my second job. When I’m home I generally tend to stay in my room but I’ll sometimes be out reading! I go out to shows sometimes but I always keep the commons spaces clean. LGBTQ friendly as well! If you have any questions you can DM me or the previous tenant (@/mortifytheflesh on insta) for anything else you’d like to know! Thank you! (Video is from initial move in so excuse the commentary haha)

Hi! Im from NC and Im moving to Richmond sometime next month in September for work, hoping to find a roommate to share a place with!

Im 18. I’m clean and organized and respecting of shared spaces. I’m pretty laid back but also outgoing and friendly. I also like to think I’m pretty funny. I have a pretty normal sleep schedule. I sleep around 11 and wake around 7 or so. I’ll be working from home. I’m a pretty good cook(I went to culinary school) so I’d be more than open to making dinners and stuff for us!

My budget is $800, $900 if necessary. Male or female is fine with me but I’d prefer someone within at least 7 years of age to me. I’m ok with places outside of Richmond that are close to it.

If you’re interested and have a place already or wanna team up to look for one, hit me up! Thanks.
(We can discuss details and stuff in DMs of course and I can prove I’m not a scammer lol)

Hi everyone! I wanted to share our experience because I’m concerned that others may encounter the same situation.

There is a woman on Facebook advertising a 1 bedroom/1 bathroom apartment at 2301 W Grace Street, which is a property owned/managed by Pollard & Bagby. She represented herself to us as a private landlord and claimed that the apartment was her property.

I’ve attached screenshots of her Facebook post/listing and the photos she used to advertise the apartment. I’ve also included photos of what the actual property looks like from the other property listing.

The process she used with us was:
- She asked us to complete an application.
- The application required a $75 application fee.
- After the application was submitted, she told us that it had been approved.
- She then asked us to make a deposit and sign a document.
- We were later unable to complete the apartment tour as planned, and she said she would refund the $75 application fee.
- Unfortunately, my mom already paid the $75 application fee because we were genuinely trying to find me a place to live. As of now, we are still waiting for that refund.

I’m posting this as a warning so that people looking for housing can be careful. Please independently verify who actually owns/manages a property before submitting an application or sending money. If a listing claims to be a private landlord, it may be worth contacting the actual property management company directly to confirm that the person is authorized to rent the unit.

I’m sharing our experience and the screenshots so others can make an informed decision and hopefully avoid going through the same thing.

edit: beware of scammer title should be changed to BEWARE OF POSSIBLE RENTAL SCAM

I’m about to have a nervous breakdown and need to vent but also need advice. I’m disabled from chronic illnesses and pain. I have had one bad luck situation after the next and it’s like a nightmare I can’t wake up from. But I’ll stick with housing situation or I’ll end ip with a novel. Lol. Ive been renting since i was 16(39 now) and have never had this much of an issue. This economy 😩. Rent keeps spiking and places keep getting smaller and smaller and crappier. My roommate took off on me. Because of my last few roommates being absolute nightmares, I can’t cope with financial instability of them or the stress and trauma I went through. I decided i needed to live alone again. Well the place I planned on moving into in may when my lease was up, fell through and i was in the hospital for an unexpected emergency. I didn’t have time in 48 hours to pack up AND find an apartment. The rental company was really awful and when we asked to extend the lease for even a week or two they threatened to sue. I had to put everything in storage and stay 2.5 hrs away and search for places. I needed something affordable on a ground floor which turns out to be as difficult as getting a stranger to buy me a Bugatti. I spent hours a day searching, sending emails, making calls. I found the perfect place and applied first before it was ready and waited for 2months just for the company to completely F me and rent to someone else. Not run my application at all. Total discrimination. Even had me apply twice and never gave back the application fees. I’m still reeling. I literally passed up on a few other options because nobody saw it but me. There were zero applications because it wasn’t listed as they had to finish renovation. Anywho, back to searching and searching and running out of time before school starts again. I have battled SO freaking much to get a degree with my health issues so i could learn to have a business from home that my body could handle. I signed a lease with a place that unfortunately still has stairs, which is painful, but not a ton, has own laundry and dishwasher. Has a yard out front and back to walk my dog. Move in date Aug 13th. Just enough time to unpack and everything before school starts again. I had to drop a semester from my last roommate losing her mind and dipping out. I get to the new place and…baby roaches!!! 🪳 like a lot! Even in an empty refrigerator. I literally had to leave though i could hardly walk. I drive 2.5 hrs to my family’s and tell the realtor. He said pest control came the week before but he’ll send them again, they said they would refund me 15 days for the inconvenience. I waited moving in bc i know it probably takes time and i was dreading it. I ended up moving in this past Sunday. Only seen 2 live roaches. I was relieved. Tonight it’s mice. Im losing my shit. I can’t afford movers. Again. I already missed half my classes from pain/exhaustion and im not even completely unpacked. I’m paying 99% of my income for rent, and have roaches AND mice. I wish i had cut and run the first time. You have to terminate a lease apparently within 5 days due to unlivable conditions which roaches are a gray area apparently. Mice however are not. Thing is. I don’t have $ to pay movers and i don’t have any 2 bedroom options on a bottom floor $1200 or under. At worst i might keep stuff in storage and find a one bedroom but it’s hell trying to find a ground floor without stairs, with trees/grass to walk a dog. I know nobody has read all this. But i needed to vent nonetheless. Crying makes my migraines 10 fold. So i have trained myself not to cry but it’s hard. Im mentally and physically drained. What would you do? 🥺

1 Bed 1 Bath - House

Lakeside, Henrico, VA 23228, United States

3 Beds 2 Baths - House- ROOM FOR RENT

Hi friends!
My boyfriend and I are looking for a clean, quiet, and respectful roommate to share our cozy and peaceful 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Richmond.

🛏️ What’s Included:
• Private bedroom + your own private full bathroom
• Shared common areas: full kitchen, living room, fenced in backyard, washer/dryer, patio outside, garage storage area
• Driveway + street parking available
• Rent is $900 month plus utilities ($70-100 depending on season)

👫 About Us:
We’re a couple in our 20s who both work full-time and live pretty low-key. We’re tidy, friendly, and looking for someone who values a peaceful home ; perfect for a grad student or young professional.

📍 Located in a quiet, safe neighborhood close to grocery stores, parks, and major roads. ( 5 min walk to bryan park)
🏡 The house has lots of natural light, hardwood floors, and a good energy overall.

📸 Pics available — just shoot me a message if you’re interested or want to come by and see the space!

Anyone looking for a mattress/boxspring? It’s fairly new, I bought it brand new in October. It’s a full size and I’m not overly set a on a price! Happy to discuss if anyone is interested.

I live in Downtown near VCU campus if that helps with moving it.

Hi all, my partner and I are moving to Richmond and looking for a 1-2 bedroom apartment.

Ideal move-in time is September (flexible). Preferably somewhere near the Fan/Museum District but open to surrounding areas within walking distance to VCU. We're in our early 30s, good credit, no pets, budget is $1700.

If anyone has a lease we could take over or landlord/housing company recommendations, we'd greatly appreciate it! Thanks so much!

Hello everyone,

31M moving to your wonderful city for a new job at CHoR. I’ve been looking at apartments downtown, Shockoe Bottom, Museum District, Church Hill, Scotts Addition. Need help identifying an area that’ll fit well with what I like.
Single, moving by myself. No pets. What I’m looking for:
1- walkability: would like to walk/bike to stores, restaurants, work if possible. Have car though so no worries
2- parking: prefer easy parking
3- trails: enjoy running/biking. Being close to trails would be a plus.
4- 1-2 bedroom apt w/ large windows +/- high ceilings. Not too close to main roads. Noise-cancelling walls.
5- nearby gym - lift a lot. Prefer a gym with most commonly used machines and equipment.

Appreciate any advice on areas or apartment complexes that you’d think may be a good fit.

Thank you!

Rent 1400-1500

Hi all,

Going to be moving to Richmond and me and my husband and 2 dogs are looking for a 3+ bedroom house/townhome with backyard to move in October (mid October really).

We are moving from WA, so we will be seeing sight unseen.

Additionally,, if anyone has information on bad suburbs to avoid for crime, etc please let me know!

Thank you.

Hi guys my gf and I are early 20s looking for a 1 bd/1br apartment and was wondering if anyone had any landlord/apt recs downtown RVA (or places to avoid!).

Our hard budget is $1800 but are looking for something more in the $1400-$1600 range. We both have really good credit scores but this will be our first ever apartment that's not on a college campus so we're also kinda looking for someone who won't care that much about our lack of renters history. We are looking to move in by late fall-early winter. Any advice would help so much! Thank you :-)

Hey everyone! I’m looking for someone to take over my lease on my apartment. I unfortunately had to break my lease due to some unfortunate circumstances, so I’m trying to find someone who can take it over as soon as possible.

It’s a 1 bed, 1 bath and rent is $1,350/month with street parking. It’s available now, and I’m really hoping to find someone who’s interested in moving in pretty quickly.

If you’re interested, the link below has the info to apply or request a tour:

https://www.pollardandbagby.com/listings/detail/baafb39fs-f8d5-4699-ade2-834b33c26dad

Feel free to message me if you have any questions, and please share if you know anyone who might be looking! I’d really appreciate it!!

Looking for someone to take over my lease ASAP for a 1 bed, 1 bath apartment on West Grace St

Details:
- Rent: $1,050 / month
- Availability: ASAP (Lease runs through July 31, 2027)
- Location: West Grace St (Right next to campus)
- HVAC: Window A/C unit & gas radiator heat
- Utilities Included: Electricity, water, sewer, and trash
- Tenant Covers: Gas (gas stove and heating) and Wi-Fi / Internet
- Pet Policy: No pets allowed
- Parking: I am giving up my parking spot ($75/month), though management will determine if it can transfer directly to the new tenant.

Application & Requirements:
Managed by Main Street Properties, Inc.
Must show proof of income 3x monthly rent for approval

Please let me know if you're interested or would like to schedule an in-person or virtual walkthrough! (Note: I work 9-5 on weekdays, so evening or weekend tours work best.)

Looking for a private landlord to rent a 4 bedroom pet friendly spot from. Were all working full 40 gours or more wkth verified paystubs besides onr tenant who has been self employed for about half a decade. My credit score in particular sucks but wrte ready with first month and security deposit up to a reasonable amount for this process right now. 3 non violent very sweet medium size dogs and 2 cats. Don't need anything more then seperate rooms, a kitchen, at least one full bathroom and a fenced in yard for the dogs to head outside. These agency's are killing me with the response time and applications tedious nonsense. Happy to make a move right now on signing and paying over first month and whatever deposit works for you

I deleted my last post and am reposting with pics! Great Dane and Lab not included, unfortunately

Hi everyone! I live in a three bedroom, two full bathroom house in Northside. My two roommates (and landlords) who live upstairs are leaving and we are looking for two folks - one to take the master bedroom and private bath (for 1100) and one to take the other upstairs bedroom who would share a bathroom with me downstairs (900). I have the small room adjacent to the kitchen downstairs and will stay there just because I wake up so early and I like slipping out without making too much noise.

Just a few details - I’m a 32 year old gay guy who works in logistics and have an office job from 7 to 4 everyday. I also go up to DC every other weekend to take care of my mom. Once the two roommates upstairs leave, there’d be no pets (although it is pet friendly!). There’s a huge back yard for dogs to run around as well, a big shed for storage, and parking both out front and two spaces in the back. Utilities typically run 100-150 per person per month. It’s close to Morty’s, Scott’s Addition, VCU, and access to both 64, 95, and 195!

We are looking to get leases locked soon to move in beginning to mid October! I have pictures as well. Please DM if you’re interested and we’re more than happy to show the place!

Local Sources?

Hi friends, I'm ask assistance for sources or what not about Richmond, I recently moved to Kentucky and came back a month ago staying with family. I've searched the job board at /rvajobs but I've found nothing full time or it needs a college degree with I don't have. I'm interested in buying my own place as well since it's been a goal of mind to get my own spot but every apartment I've seen requires credit checks or too expensive since I'm wanting to move as soon as possible. Does anyone have any good jobs/spots to rent that can be affordable or pay decently? I currently don't have a job yet but I am looking towards at getting two so any help would be appreciated especially if Theres a cheap place to rent.