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404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes

402 Westover Hills Blvd, Richmond, VA 23225 · Old South / Northrop

3.9

Insider

3.9

Reviews

Studio–2 BD

Bedrooms

6–14 mo

Lease

SummaryUpdated Oct 14, 2026

Managed byGeneral Services Corporation (#64/153)

Inspection history1 case

Resident reviews

850 reviews

Mostly negative

Reddit mentions

5 mentions

Pros & cons

Responsive and professional maintenance staff

Friendly and helpful leasing office personnel

Affordable rent with utilities included

Spacious apartments with washer/dryer

Convenient location near downtown

Chronic roach and pest infestations

Poor air conditioning and heating systems

Unresponsive management to repair requests

Water leaks and ceiling damage issues

Rat and rodent infestations throughout complex

Dealbreakers150 of 850 reviews mention an issue with

Management

General Services Corporation

Rank

64/153

Properties

Individual

Top complaints

Management18%

Maintenance14%

Cleanliness11%

Fees10%

Leaks8%

All properties & reviews

Location

Walk

Somewhat walkable

Transit

Minimal transit

Bike

Somewhat bikeable

Quiet

Some street noise

Popular nearby

Sankofa Community Orchard · Sea and Sea Fishmarket · Delicias Catrachas llc

All nearby places & map

Inspection history

case

1 open

Resident reviews

r/rvaCommentu/tunaclemons · 2 years agoView on Reddit

Getting out of our lease without penalty

This sounds like my time living at 404 rivertowne. Classic GSC. Don’t miss it. Wishing you luck

r/rva_housingPostu/lesbrarian69 · 3 years agoView on Reddit

Sublet room in 2 BED 1 BATH APT

Looking to sublet my room/share of a 2 bed 1 bath apartment at 404 Rivertowne Apartments on Westover Hills Blvd. It is a 2nd story apartment with a balcony. My half of the lease is 700, which covers water and parking, plus electric and internet, about 736 total. Washer Dryer in the apartment, and amenities include a pool and gym. October's rent is paid. My roommate is chill, and has most of the apartment furnished. Please reach out if intrested and I can give you more info about the sublet step

r/rvaCommentu/IcarusorDaedalus · 3 years agoView on Reddit

404 Rivertowne

I just moved out of 404 Rivertowne in September, 2023. The people at the rental/management office are every bit as bad as described. Every single time I had to go in there, for any reason, they were rude and dismissive. Rolling their eyes when I would walk in. I purposefully would physically go to the office to deal with a problem because if you call they completely blow you off and do nothing. Example. July of this year, 2023. We had a string of 90 degree plus days. It was very hot. Hear warn

r/rvaPostu/JaySav908 · 3 years agoView on Reddit

404 Rivertowne

My experience with 404 Rivertowne: I am an out of state transplant and I was looking for some inexpensive housing close to the job I was accepted for. I stumbled across 404 Rivertowne. I seen the reviews but I figure I’ll just take it with a grain of salt. I drove 2 1/2 days from Louisiana to Virginia, arrived at 404 and finished the paperwork for move in. I had already signed the leasing documents in August. They hand me the keys tell me how to get to the apartment and send me on my way. W

r/rva_housingPostu/cornbean69 · 5 years agoView on Reddit

experiences with shockoe commons, the lofts at canal walk, 404 rivertowne apartment homes?

I’m looking to move back to richmond in august, and i’m hoping to be close to the MCV campus/within walking distance to the pulse station. Has anyone had experience with these apartments/this area? or any other recommendations? I’m moving with my partner and our cat, and hoping to keep rent under $1000. bonus if utilities are included, need a washer and dryer in unit. thanks!!

Pricing & floor plans

Updated Apr 18, 2026

Byron

Availability unknown

1 bd / 1 ba · 566 sqft

N/A

W/D in unit

No open units to compare

Charter

Availability unknown

1 bd / 1 ba · 745 sqft

N/A

W/D in unitBalcony

No open units to compare

Colony

Availability unknown

1 bd / 1 ba · 775 sqft

N/A

W/D in unitBalcony

No open units to compare

Lexington

Availability unknown

1 bd / 1 ba · 669 sqft

N/A

W/D in unitBalcony

No open units to compare

Fees & policies

Updated Oct 14, 2026

Additional fees may apply. If something has changed or is missing, please and let us know.

One-time

Application Fee$100

Admin Fee$175

Reservation Fee$100

Utility Set Up Fee$35

Estimated total$410

Monthly

Pest Control Fee$3/mo

Pet rent$25/mo

Monthly total$28

Pet policy

Refundable deposit$300

Monthly pet rent$25/mo

Parking

No parking information available

Included utilities

No utility information available

Property site map

Virtual tours

1BR, 1BA Lexington1 / 2

Location & nearby

Walk

Somewhat walkable

Transit

Minimal transit

Bike

Somewhat bikeable

Quiet

Some street noise

Nearby

Restaurants

4Caribbean taste Jamaican food★ 3.90.2 mi

1Sea and Sea Fishmarket★ 4.20.33 mi

Cafes

6Delicias Catrachas llc0.4 mi

Parks

7Sankofa Community Orchard★ 5.00.25 mi

Amenities

Community

South of the historic Nickel Bridge, near James River Parks

6 minutes from downtown

Minutes from Stony Point Fashion Park

Near Walmart, Target, and Forest Hill Avenue restaurants

Near Chippenham Medical Center

3 minutes to Veterans Administration Hospital

Easy access to Powhite Parkway

Swimming pool

In-unit

Spacious floor plans: studio, 1, 2 and 2 bedroom plus study

Washer/dryer in each home

Huge closets

Large patio or balcony

Verizon FiOS available

24-hour emergency service

Flat rate gas heat and water utilities

Stainless steel appliances and wood style floors *

* Only in select units

About this property

404 Rivertowne offers roomy, convenient apartments with a sparkling pool just steps to local restaurants and breweries and only minutes from the heart of Downtown, Maymont and Byrd Park. Our community features twelve spacious floor plans, including studios, one and two bedroom apartments, or two bedrooms with a study. 404 Rivertowne is around the corner from the exciting dining neighborhood that is popping up along Forest Hill Avenue. We're also located minutes from Richmond, Virginia's Nickel Bridge, near James River Parks, close to Chippenham Hospital and the Veterans' Administration Hospital, and just minutes from downtown or Stony Point Fashion Park. Stay warm this winter with cozy gas heat. Our one-price utility plan includes unlimited water and gas for heat, hot water and cooking. You'll find real convenience at 404 Rivertowne Apartments in Richmond!

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