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Marcella at Gateway Apartments

542 Gateway Centre Pkwy, Bon Air, VA 23235 · Chesterfield

3.9

Insider

4.0

Reviews

$1,449–$2,149

Rent range

1–2 BD

Bedrooms

10–15 mo

Lease

SummaryUpdated Oct 17, 2026

LandownerMarcella At Gateway Llc

Managed byBoyd Homes (#94/153)

Inspection historyNo cases on record

Resident reviews

35 reviews

Mixed

Reddit mentions

1 mention

Pros & cons

Friendly and responsive management staff

Spacious layouts with quality amenities

Pet-friendly community with dog park

Convenient location near Richmond

Quiet and peaceful environment

Thin walls and noise complaints

Predatory move-out fees and charges

Cheap materials and slow maintenance

Hidden fees beyond advertised rent

Poor leasing process and customer service

Dealbreakers7 of 35 reviews mention an issue with

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

Management

Boyd Homes

Rank

94/153

Properties

Individual

Top complaints

Fees33%

Cleanliness19%

Maintenance14%

Thin walls10%

Noise10%

All properties & reviews

Location

Walk

Car-dependent

Transit

Minimal transit

Bike

Somewhat bikeable

Quiet

Some street noise

Popular nearby

bp · Cook Out · Holiday Inn Express Richmond E - Midlothian Trnpke by IHG

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Ownership

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Assessed value

Eviction filings

Code violations

Inspection history

0 cases

No cases on record

Chesterfield County code enforcement records show no cases at this address. Records are tied to the building, not to its owner or manager.

Resident reviews

r/rvaPostu/fenwayswimmr · 1 year agoView on Reddit

Do NOT move to the Marcella at Gateway if you have pets (or feet)

My fiancé and I moved into the Marcella at Gateway apartments in North Chesterfield in August. We chose it in part because it claimed to be pet-friendly (we have two labs), and because they offered a concession addendum if we signed a 15-month lease, which lessened our rent each month. Shortly after we moved in, we always noticed that we could hear our upstairs neighbors walking around, and realized that the apartments were insulated very poorly. It was a little annoying, but we accepted it, s

Pricing & floor plans

Updated Oct 17, 2026

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Tuscany

1 available

1 bd / 1 ba · 786 sqft · $2.03/sqft

$1,599

W/D in unit

No floor plan image

Emilia

Waitlist only

1 bd / 1 ba · 647 sqft · $2.24/sqft

$1,449

W/D in unit

No floor plan image

Tuscany Con Terrazza

Waitlist only

1 bd / 1 ba · 773 sqft · $2.04/sqft

$1,579

W/D in unitBalcony

Fees & policies

Updated Oct 17, 2026

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

Limited information. Visit the property website or contact the leasing office for complete fee details.

One-time

Application Fee$55

Admin FeeWaived when you apply within 48 hours of your tour$199

Security Deposit$250

Estimated total$504

Monthly

No monthly fee information available

Pet policy

“Cats and dogs of all weights and breeds, no restrictions”

Parking

No parking information available

Included utilities

No utility information available

Location & nearby

Walk

Car-dependent

Transit

Minimal transit

Bike

Somewhat bikeable

Quiet

Some street noise

Nearby

Restaurants

3Viet Holic Vietnamese Cuisine and Cafe★ 4.70.24 mi

1Cook Out★ 4.10.34 mi

Grocery

6bp0.43 mi

Gyms & Fitness

7Holiday Inn Express Richmond E - Midlothian Trnpke by IHG★ 3.70.25 mi

Medical

8Children's Hospital of Richmond - Bon Air (South) Therapy Center★ 4.80.31 mi

9Henrico Doctors' Neurology Associates★ 5.00.46 mi

Shopping

10Midlothian Crossing★ 4.20.34 mi

Amenities

Community

Saltwater swimming pool

Fitness center

EV charging stations

Landscaped grounds

Pet friendly, no breed or weight restrictions

Near GRTC bus line

In-unit

Full-size washer & dryer

Stainless steel refrigerator & freezer

Energy Star quiet dishwasher

Glass-top stove

Over-the-range microwave

Digital programmable thermostat

Electronic smart entry locks

Valet trash removal

About this property

Marcella at Gateway is a 245-unit apartment community by Boyd Homes at 542 Gateway Centre Parkway in Bon Air, where the Powhite Parkway meets Midlothian Turnpike in Chesterfield County. It offers one- and two-bedroom apartments in five floor plans, from the 647-square-foot Emilia to the 1,282-square-foot Veneto, each with a full-size washer and dryer, stainless steel appliances, smart entry locks and valet trash. Community amenities include a saltwater pool, a fitness center, EV charging and landscaped grounds, and the pet policy allows cats and dogs of all weights and breeds with no restrictions. Leases run 10 or 15 months, with a GRTC bus line nearby and a short drive to downtown Richmond and the West End.