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The Vinings Apartments

$1,500 – $2,200/mo

  • 1–3 bedrooms
  • 1–2 baths
  • 778–1,351 sq ft
  • 20 units available
  • Pet friendly
5500 Vinings Drive, Richmond, VA 23234

As of October 13, 2026, The Vinings Apartments in Richmond, VA has 20 apartments for rent from $1,500 to $2,200/mo. One-bedrooms start at $1,500, two-bedrooms at $1,690, and three-bedrooms at $2,150. The average asking rent has fallen 5% since April 11, 2026, from $1,829 to $1,737.

Floor plans

5 floor plans · 20 available units · Prices checked October 13, 2026

The Vintner 1 BR 1 BA

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 778 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,500/mo

7 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
103-11$1,500778Oct 12
204-10$1,500778Oct 12
103-4$1,520778Oct 12
103-9$1,520778Oct 12
106-2$1,520778Oct 19
304-13$1,530778Oct 30
104-9$1,520778Dec 21

The Arbor 2 BR 1 BA

2 Bedrooms • 1 Bath • 971 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,690/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
102-7$1,690971Oct 21
205-2$1,693971Nov 27

The Retreat 2 BR 2 BA

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 957 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,825/mo

6 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
302-12$1,825957Oct 12
102-2$1,835957Oct 12
102-4$1,835957Oct 12
105-4$1,835957Oct 12
107-8$1,830957Oct 13
307-8$1,840957Nov 28

The Vintage 2 BR 2 BA

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,034 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,840/mo

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
201-4$1,8401,034Oct 12
106-4$1,8601,034Oct 12
301-8$1,8701,034Oct 12

The Manor 3 BR 2 BA

3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,351 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,150/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
206-1$2,1501,351Oct 19
306-10$2,2001,351Dec 1

See all 74 units listed at The Vinings Apartments, including ones no longer available.


Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at The Vinings Apartments has ranged from $1,663 to $1,846. The current average is $1,737, down $92 (5%) from $1,829 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (141 days observed).
MonthAverage asking rentLowest – highestUnits listed
Oct 2026$1,749$1,500 – $2,20522
Sep 2026$1,777$1,467 – $2,18922
Aug 2026$1,775$1,517 – $2,42018
Jul 2026$1,696$1,527 – $2,38116
Jun 2026$1,711$1,485 – $2,30920
May 2026$1,804$1,500 – $2,43021
Apr 2026$1,820$1,563 – $2,42312

Fees & lease terms

  • Rent

    $1,500 – $2,200/mo
  • Earliest move-in

    Oct 12

Cost to rent here

The all-in monthly cost by apartment size, and how the rent compares across the Richmond area.

Lowest-priced apartment: The Vintner 1 BR 1 BA at $1,500

$1,790/mo

$290/mo above the advertised rent

  • Rent

    $1,500

  • Electric, gas, water

    est.

    $159

  • Internet

    est.

    $86

  • Renters insurance

    est.

    $13

  • Laundry

    est.
    No in-unit washer/dryer listed

    $32

  • All-in monthly

    $1,790

By apartment size

SizeRent fromAll-in monthlyIncome to qualify
1 bedroom$1,500$1,790$54,000/yr
2 bedrooms$1,690$2,054$60,840/yr
3 bedrooms$2,150$2,612$77,400/yr

Landlords commonly look for a monthly income of three times the rent, about $54,000 a year for the $1,500 one-bedroom. The median renter household in Richmond earns $48,196 a year.

Compared with the Richmond area

The median two-bedroom at The Vinings Apartments asks $1,835 a month, 28% above the Richmond area's typical two-bedroom asking rent of $1,438. Typical asking rents across the area are down 0.7% from a year earlier.

SizeMedian asking rent hereRichmond-area asking rentRichmond rent paid
1 bedroom$1,520$1,265$1,266
2 bedrooms$1,835$1,438$1,445
3 bedrooms$2,175—$1,508
Area asking rent: typical rent asked for a new lease across the Richmond, VA metro, Apartment List Rent Estimates, August 2026.Rent paid: median rent including utilities across all renter households in Richmond, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
Rows marked “est.” are averages for this area scaled to the apartment, not quotes from the property. The income figure is a common screening rule, not this property’s requirement.

Amenities

  • 100% Smoke-Free Community

  • 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance Service

  • $250 Hometown Heroes Move-In Discount

  • Amazon Hub Lockers

  • Assigned, Single-Car Garages

  • Coworking Business Center

  • Designated Carports

  • Free, Positive Only Credit Reporting For On-Time Rent Payments

  • Free, Unassigned Parking

  • Front-To-Back Construction For Cross Breeze Ventilation

  • Indoor Racquetball Court

  • Outdoor Social Space

  • Performance Gym

  • Pet-Friendly Atmosphere

  • Remote Work Stations

  • Resident Clubhouse

  • Resort-Style Pool & Sun Deck

  • Alpine White Cabinetry Collection With Gray Quartz Surfaces And Marbled Tile Backsplash

  • First Floor

  • Smart Lock & Thermostat


Amenity photos

  • Pool

Location

5500 Vinings Drive, Richmond, VA 23234


Resident reviews

4.2 · 200+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management4.0
Maintenance4.2
Amenities and Shared Spaces4.0
Building Quality2.6
Location3.3

The Vinings offers a well-maintained community with responsive maintenance service and professional office staff, though residents report concerns about recurring fee structures, internet reliability, and occasional delays in addressing persistent issues. Most residents praise the quick maintenance response times and courteous staff, while a smaller group has experienced frustration with billing practices, service quality consistency, and unresolved environmental problems like humidity and pest control.

Management responsiveness is inconsistent, with many residents praising quick maintenance response times and friendly office staff, while others report difficulty reaching management, unresolved maintenance issues, and billing disputes. Communication breakdowns appear in lease transitions, fee explanations, and deposit returns. Positive experiences highlight attentive staff and efficient maintenance, but negative experiences cite unresponsive management, unclear charges, and delayed resolutions.

Maintenance response times are generally quick, with most residents reporting same-day or next-day service for work orders and appliance repairs. The maintenance team is consistently described as professional, courteous, and willing to address issues. However, some residents report incomplete repairs, delayed responses to emergency requests, and unresolved chronic issues like HVAC failures, humidity problems, and pest entry that require multiple service visits.

Amenities and shared spaces are generally well-maintained, with residents noting responsive maintenance staff, clean gym and pool areas, and regular grounds upkeep including power washing and pest control availability. However, experiences vary significantly regarding internet service reliability and mandatory fees for services like valet trash and internet, which some residents view as costly add-ons rather than amenities.

Building condition varies, with some residents reporting well-maintained grounds and responsive maintenance, while others cite cleanliness concerns including exterior debris and pest activity. Common issues include aging building systems (HVAC, windows, plumbing), internet service reliability problems, and inconsistent maintenance response quality. Pest control is available upon request, though ground-level units appear more susceptible to wildlife entry.

The property offers convenient access to grocery stores, restaurants, and major highways, with well-maintained grounds and responsive leasing staff. However, residents report ongoing maintenance challenges including HVAC failures, plumbing issues, internet connectivity problems, and appliance malfunctions that have persisted despite repair attempts. Recent unit updates have improved conditions for some residents, though service responsiveness and fee transparency remain inconsistent concerns.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites such as Google and ApartmentRatings. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

Car-Dependent

Minimal Transit

Not Bikeable


About this property

Located in North Chesterfield, The Vinings Apartments offers 1, 2 & 3-bedroom apartments accompanied by a wide selection of amenities. Contact us today!


Nearby schools

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Branch's Baptist Ch Nursery School

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.2 mi

New Beginning Tabernacle Academy

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.3 mi

Broad Rock Elementary School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary0.4 mi

Thomas C. Boushall Middle School

Public · Middle
PublicMiddle0.8 mi

Kids World Learning Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.2 mi

Bensley Elementary School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary1.2 mi

Girls in Focus Academy

Private · High
PrivateHigh1.2 mi

Summer Hill Day Care Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.2 mi

Falling Creek Middle School

Public · Middle
PublicMiddle1.3 mi

Falling Creek Elementary School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary1.4 mi

Contact & management