APARTMENTS NEAR VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY
Apartments Near Virginia Union University
A 7 minute drive north on Lombardy, a private bathroom in every bedroom, and a garage space so your car is not a semester-long problem.
Parc View at Commonwealth is a purpose-built student apartment community at 321 W Grace St, Richmond, VA 23220, roughly 1.4 miles from Virginia Union University at 1500 N Lombardy St. That is about a 7 minute drive, a 9 minute bike ride, or a 29 minute walk, straight north on Lombardy with no highway crossing. The 16-story tower opened in 2024 with furnished 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments on individual leases, on-site garage parking, and a private bathroom in every bedroom of every floor plan.
The Specification Sheet
Parc View at Commonwealth opened in 2024 in Monroe Ward, south of the Virginia Union campus. One building, 16 stories, three elevators, 509 beds, and a floor plan roster built on a single rule: every bedroom gets its own bathroom. Here is the sheet, without the adjectives.
North on Lombardy, and you are there.
Times are approximate and measured from 321 W Grace St. Your route and traffic will vary. GRTC local bus service runs the North Lombardy and Brook Road corridor. Check current routes and schedules at ridegrtc.com.
This Is a Drive, Not a Walk
Parc View sits south of the Virginia Union campus, not on it. At 1.4 miles, the commute is a short drive or a bike ride, not a five minute walk. That is worth saying plainly, because it changes what matters when you compare options.
What you get in exchange is a full apartment rather than a room. Every bedroom has its own bathroom. Every unit has a full-size washer and dryer, so laundry is not a scheduling problem. The lease runs 12 months, which covers summer instead of ending in May. Study rooms, free printing and free coffee are in the building for the nights the library is closed. And because the commute assumes a car, on-site garage parking matters more here than it would for a resident walking to class.
The trade is simple: a few minutes of travel for a bigger, more private living situation and a lease that does not put you out in May. If proximity on foot is the priority above all else, this is not the right building. If space, privacy and a place to park are the priority, it is worth a tour.
24 Layouts, One Consistent Rule
Bathroom count matches bedroom count in every plan. A four bedroom apartment has four full bathrooms. No upcharge, no select-unit asterisk. Penthouse-level versions are available in each bedroom count on the upper floors of the tower.
- No roommates, no shared common space
- Private bedroom and private bathroom
- Full-size washer and dryer in unit
- Furnished, living room TV included
- Common pick for graduate students
- Two private bedrooms, two private baths
- Roughly 435 SF per resident
- Full-size washer and dryer in unit
- Furnished, living room TV included
- Penthouse-level plans available
- Three private bedrooms, three private baths
- Roughly 370 SF per resident
- Full-size washer and dryer in unit
- Furnished, living room TV included
- Roommate matching available
- Four private bedrooms, four private baths
- The lowest per-bed rate at the property
- Full-size washer and dryer in unit
- Furnished, living room TV included
- Largest shared kitchen and living space
Built for the Academic Calendar
Organized around what a semester actually demands: somewhere to study when the library is closed, somewhere to work out, somewhere to park, and a front door that locks behind you.
In Your Apartment
- Private bedroom with private bathroom
- Furnished, living room TV included
- Full-size washer and dryer
- Modern kitchen, high-end finishes
- High-speed internet
- Roommate matching available
Study and Work
- Private study rooms
- Group study rooms
- Free printing
- Free coffee
- Collaborative art studio
- On-site package room
Park, Live and Move
- On-site garage parking
- Secure bicycle storage and bike racks
- Fitness center
- Zen wellness terrace
- Views of Monroe Ward Park and the Richmond skyline
- Pet friendly with dog run
- Secured controlled access, three elevators
- On-site management and maintenance
Straight Answers
Distance and Commute
Parc View at 321 W Grace St is roughly 1.4 miles from the Virginia Union University campus at 1500 N Lombardy St. That is about a 7 minute drive, a 9 minute bike ride, or a 29 minute walk. The route runs north on Lombardy with no highway crossing. The Wilder Library and Henderson Center sit slightly closer at about 1.2 miles, and Hovey Field is about 1.3 miles.
Yes. Parc View at Commonwealth is a purpose-built student apartment community in Monroe Ward, about 1.4 miles south of the VUU campus. It offers furnished 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments on individual leases, a private bathroom in every bedroom, in-unit full-size washers and dryers, on-site garage parking and study rooms. Purpose-built student housing differs from a general apartment building in that it leases by the bed and runs on the academic calendar.
Yes, though a bike or a car makes it easier. The ride to campus is about 9 minutes and secure bicycle storage and bike racks are on site. GRTC local bus service runs the North Lombardy and Brook Road corridor, and routes change between service periods, so check current schedules at ridegrtc.com. Walking takes roughly 29 minutes. The GRTC Pulse station on West Broad Street is about a 4 minute walk for trips downtown, to Scott's Addition and to Willow Lawn.
Yes, there is on-site garage parking, and it is limited relative to the building's 509 beds. If the commute to campus is a drive, a parking space is not optional, so ask about one early in the leasing process rather than at move-in. Contact the leasing office for current rates and availability. Secure bicycle storage and bike racks are also on site.
Apartments and Layouts
Parc View offers 24 floor plans across 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments, totaling 509 beds. One bedroom plans are 601 square feet. Two bedroom plans run 868 to 922 square feet with two bathrooms. Three bedroom plans run 1,100 to 1,132 square feet with three bathrooms. Four bedroom plans run 1,399 to 1,430 square feet with four bathrooms. Penthouse-level versions of each bedroom count sit on the upper floors of the 16-story tower. Browse all floor plans.
Yes, in every floor plan, with no exceptions. Bathroom count matches bedroom count throughout the building, so a four bedroom apartment has four full bathrooms and no resident shares one. Roommates share only the kitchen, living room and the in-unit washer and dryer. Worth checking when you compare communities, since many offer private bathrooms only in select plans or at a premium.
The 1 bedroom plans are 601 square feet with a private bedroom, private bathroom, full kitchen and full-size washer and dryer, with no roommates and no shared common space. Private study rooms, group study rooms and free printing are in the building, which matters for coursework that runs past library hours. Graduate and professional students, including those at the Proctor School of Theology about 1.2 miles north, generally start with the 1 bedroom plans.
Yes, apartments come furnished and a living room television is included. For students moving from out of state or out of a residence hall, that removes the cost of buying furniture, the logistics of moving it and the problem of storing it between leases. Contact the leasing office for the current furniture package inventory so you know what to bring and what to leave.
Leasing
An individual lease means you sign for your bedroom only, not the whole apartment. You are responsible for your own rent and nobody else's. If a roommate stops paying, moves out or transfers, your lease is unaffected and the community handles filling that bedroom. This is the opposite of a joint lease, common in houses rented near campus, where every roommate is legally liable for the full rent if one person defaults.
Trash removal is included and high-speed internet is available in the community. Contact the leasing office for the current utility package, including what is billed back to residents on the monthly ledger and what residents set up directly with the provider. These terms are set each lease year, so ask about the package for your specific move-in year.
Yes, and there is an on-site dog run. Contact the leasing office for current pet policies including any breed or weight restrictions, pet deposits and monthly pet rent, since these are set by lease year. Service animals and emotional support animals are accommodated in accordance with applicable fair housing laws, regardless of standard pet policies.
Apply online at parcviewatcommonwealth.com or visit the leasing office at 321 W Grace St. The office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and is closed on Sunday. Tour the specific floor plan you are considering rather than the model, and ask about parking, the utility package and guarantor requirements while you are standing in the building.
Drive It Once
Seven minutes reads differently on a map than it does behind the wheel. Tour the building, drive the route, then decide.
Mon to Fri 9 AM to 6 PM · Sat 10 AM to 5 PM · Closed Sunday
