Community

The Square

406 Shafer St, Richmond, VA 23220 · Near West / VCU

4.2

Insider

4.5

Reviews

1 BD

Bedrooms

SummaryUpdated Oct 19, 2026

LandownerSchaffer-grace Llc

Managed byNot on record

Inspection history1 case

Resident reviews

118 reviews

Very positive

Reddit mentions

24 mentions

Pros & cons

Responsive maintenance and quick repairs

Friendly and caring staff members

Clean building and well-maintained amenities

Prime location near VCU campus

Fun events and community atmosphere

Management inconsistency and poor customer service

Elevator and garage door malfunctions

Enforcement issues with smoking policy

Fire alarm false alarms and recurring outages

Parking limitations and expensive costs

Dealbreakers9 of 118 reviews mention an issue with

No mentions of: Roaches · Bed bugs · Rodents · Other pests · Mold · Health · Leaks · Thin walls · Safety · Fees

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

Kroger · Monroe Park · Kuba Kuba · Sugar Shack Donuts & Coffee · Cary Street Gym · GWARbar

All nearby places & map

Ownership

See full portfolio

Schaffer-grace Llc

Parcels citywide

$36.7M

Assessed value

Eviction filings

Code violations

Inspection history

case

1 resolvedTypically about 5 days to fix

Resident reviews

r/rva_housingCommentu/loverained · 10 day(s) agoView on Reddit

square apts lease takeover

Hi! I have a room at The Square available for lease ☺️ I’ll send you a message!

r/rva_housingPostu/loverained · 10 day(s) agoView on Reddit

PRIVATE ROOM AND BATHROOM IN 2B/2B AVAILABLE FOR SPRING

PRIVATE BEDROOM AND BATHROOM in a 2Bed/2Bath at THE SQUARE available for sublease. AVAILABLE DEC/JAN-AUGUST 2027 with the possibility of resigning in February. Hi everyone! I’ll be moving out of the city for work, and am looking for someone as soon as possible! The unit is located directly on VCU’s campus and is great for any students, young professionals! The building amenities include in-unit laundry, parking gym, clubhouse, and rooftop patio. It's about a 2 min walk to Cabell library and a

r/rva_housingPostu/Ambitious_Neck6380 · 12 day(s) agoView on Reddit

square apts lease takeover

hello! is anyone looking for someone to take over their lease for 2027 fall at the square apartments (above panda express)? me and my friends would be interested in either a 2/3.

r/rva_housingPostu/s0ybeanzs · 6 months agoView on Reddit

Looking for a roommate at The Square Apartments!! 🥺🥺

Hello! I’m looking for a roommate who is interested in living at The Square Apartments ASAP as I have put down a payment to hold my spot until I’m ready to sign the lease (for a short period of time). The location is right on VCU campus so it’s great for students. I tour tomorrow so for now I will put down the floor plan and I’ll edit it tomorrow to what the place actually looks like. Common spaces are already furnished. About me (Your future roommate): I am 19 years old and a current VCU stud

r/rva_housingPostu/s0ybeanzs · 6 months agoView on Reddit

Looking for a roommate at The Square Apartments

5 of 24 mentions

Pricing & floor plans

Updated Oct 18, 2026

Waitlist only

1 bd / 1 ba · 547 sqft

Price unavailable

W/D in unit

Fees & policies

Updated Oct 19, 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.

Pet policy

“Pet-friendly community; the site publishes no fees or breed rules.”

Parking

No parking information available

Included utilities

internet

cable

Location & nearby

Walk

Walker's paradise

Transit

Some transit

Bike

Very bikeable

Quiet

Some street noise

Nearby

Restaurants

2Village Cafe★ 4.50.11 mi

1Kuba Kuba★ 4.50.42 mi

Cafes

7Oh Mochi Richmond★ 4.60.09 mi

9Panera Bread★ 3.90.1 mi

Bars

14My Noodle & Bar★ 4.60.39 mi

15Pupatella★ 4.60.39 mi

Grocery

18Green stop convenience &Vape★ 5.00.27 mi

19Bell's Market★ 4.00.29 mi

Gyms & Fitness

21Broad Yoga★ 5.00.09 mi

24Richmond Workout, LLC- Personal Training0.37 mi

Medical

25VCUHS PACE Clinic0.19 mi

26A4 cabin. Endoscopy ward0.28 mi

Parks

31Bicycle Repair Stand0.23 mi

27Monroe Park★ 4.50.27 mi

Amenities

Community

Sky Lounge rooftop with outdoor terrace

Fitness center

Resident lounge

Parking garage with reserved options

Controlled access

Elevator access

Bike storage

Package receiving

In-unit

Sweeping skyline views

Stainless steel, energy-efficient appliances

In-home washer and dryer

Private balconies

Pre-installed ceiling fans

High-speed internet and cable included

About this property

The Square is a mid-rise community at 406 Shafer Street in Richmond's Fan District, within walking distance of VCU and the Downtown entertainment district. Homes have open layouts with stainless steel appliances, in-home washer and dryer, private balconies, ceiling fans and sweeping skyline views, and high-speed internet and cable are included in the rent. The building has a Sky Lounge rooftop terrace, a fitness center, a resident lounge, a parking garage with reserved options, controlled access, bike storage, package receiving, valet trash and after-hours patrol.