Community

Ascend RVA

1600 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220 · Near West / Newtowne West

3.8

Insider

3.7

Reviews

12 mo

Lease

SummaryUpdated Oct 14, 2026

LandownerBrep Rams Llc

Managed byNot on record

Inspection history9 cases · 1 violation

Resident reviews

35 reviews

Very negative

Reddit mentions

3 mentions

Pros & cons

Helpful and friendly front office staff

Responsive maintenance workers

Central location near campus

Modern amenities and appealing aesthetics

Unsafe security with open garage doors

Multiple car break-ins and theft

Slow maintenance response times

Excessive move-out charges and fees

Poor soundproofing and thin walls

Dealbreakers10 of 35 reviews mention an issue with

No mentions of: Roaches · Bed bugs · Rodents · Other pests · Mold · Health · Leaks

Management

No management on record

No manager rating, rank or complaint history to show.

Location

Walk

Walker's paradise

Transit

Some transit

Bike

Very bikeable

Quiet

Some street noise

Popular nearby

Whole Foods Market · Lombardy & Park Avenue Triangle · Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken · Sugar Shack Donuts & Coffee · F45 Training Fan District VA · My Noodle & Bar

All nearby places & map

Ownership

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Brep Rams Llc

Parcels citywide

$36.6M

Assessed value

Eviction filings

Code violations

Inspection history

cases

2 open3 resolved3 no violation1 otherTypically about 33 days to fix

Resident reviews

r/rva_housingPostu/Potential_Back_8069 · 3 months agoView on Reddit

Looking for someone to take over my lease as soon as August 1st

looking for someone to take over my lease at ASCEND RVA starting August 1st, 2026 through july 31st 2027! it’s a furnished 4 bedroom / 4 bathroom apartment with 4 roommates. Everyone has their own private bedroom and bathroom, there’s a shared kitchen, living room, and balcony! Estimated monthly rent + utilities = 999$ Highlights: PET FRIENDLY • Fully furnished bedroom suite — move-in ready • Private bathroom in your room • In-unit washer & dryer • Secure package delivery + reliable eleva

r/rva_housingPostu/CompetitionLarge7155 · 9 months agoView on Reddit

Looking for 2 ppl for my 4bed 4 bath

Hello! So I currently live at Ascend RVA in a 4 bed 4 bath, and 2 of my roommates are moving out at the end of the year due to graduating. We currently have no pets (but are open to it) and the rooms available are going to be 1 with an attached bathroom and 1 with a separate bathroom. And both rooms come w a bed frame, mattress, desk, chair, and 4 drawers. I am currently 20 years old, she/her, junior studying bio-premed at VCU, and my roommate who is also living here next here is also 20, she/he

r/rva_housingPostu/BreakComprehensive98 · 2 years agoView on Reddit

Apartment for Rent

Apartment for Rent. One bedroom. Full kitchen. In-unit washer and dryer. 8 minute walk to campus. In the [Ascend RVA building](https://www.ascendrichmond.com/), 1600 W. Broad St. 11th floor, great view. Private pool. Full gym with weights, cardio machines. Group meeting room. Bike room. Garage parking available (monthly fee). Rent is $1700 per month plus electricity (about $50 per month). Available immediately. Tenant will assume lease through August. Call or text [phone], email: [ma

Pricing & floor plans

Updated Apr 18, 2026

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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$50

Admin Fee$199

Technology Fee$100

Estimated total$349

Monthly

Utility Admin Fee$6/mo

ParkingStarting at$135/mo

Pet rent$35/mo

Monthly total$176

Pet policy

Refundable deposit$350

Monthly pet rent$35/mo

Parking

Garage$135/mo

Included utilities

internet

water

trash

Virtual tours

Lobby1 / 4

Location & nearby

Walk

Walker's paradise

Transit

Some transit

Bike

Very bikeable

Quiet

Some street noise

Nearby

Restaurants

2Kuba Kuba★ 4.50.28 mi

3Village Cafe★ 4.50.3 mi

Cafes

6Sugar Shack Donuts & Coffee★ 4.50.24 mi

10TeaDo RVA★ 5.00.24 mi

Bars

12The Camel★ 4.60.06 mi

11My Noodle & Bar★ 4.60.16 mi

Grocery

17Kroger★ 3.70.15 mi

18Kroger Bakery★ 4.10.16 mi

Gyms & Fitness

23Richmond Workout, LLC- Personal Training0.21 mi

20F45 Training Fan District VA★ 4.90.37 mi

Medical

24BreatheAmerica0.27 mi

25VCUHS PACE Clinic0.27 mi

Parks

29Stuart Circle★ 4.50.18 mi

26Lombardy & Park Avenue Triangle★ 4.50.3 mi

Amenities

Community

Less than four blocks from VCU

Podcast Studio

Resort-style pool

Tanning deck

State-of-the-art fitness center with TRX training equipment

Outdoor grilling station

Pet-Friendly

Social club room

In-unit

Fully furnished custom furniture

Stainless steel appliances

Quartz countertops

Luxury plank flooring

High-speed Wi-Fi and smart TV included

Water and trash included

Breakfast bar with seating*

Spacious walk-in closets*

* Only in select units

About this property

Ascend Richmond Student Living is a brand new off-campus student housing apartment community located in Richmond, VA, less than 4 blocks away from the VCU campus and 1 block from the Sports Medicine Building and Siegel Center. We offer various studio, 1, 2, 3, and 4-bedroom fully furnished apartments for rent near Virginia Commonwealth University, featuring a custom furniture package, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, luxury plank flooring, high-speed Wi-Fi and smart TV included, a washer and dryer, USB charging ports, and plenty more!

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