STUDENT APARTMENTS NEAR VCU
Student Apartments Near VCU
A 16-story tower inside VCU's Monroe Park Campus footprint, with a private bathroom in every bedroom and a walk to class measured in minutes, not miles.
Parc View at Commonwealth is a purpose-built student apartment community at 321 W Grace St, Richmond, VA 23220, inside the Monroe Park Campus footprint at Virginia Commonwealth University. The VCU School of Business is about a 4 minute walk and Monroe Park is about 6 minutes. The 16-story tower opened in 2024 with furnished 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments on individual leases, and every bedroom in every floor plan has its own private bathroom.
What Parc View Actually Is
Parc View at Commonwealth opened in 2024 as one of Richmond's newest purpose-built student communities. One building, 16 stories, three elevators, 509 beds, and a floor plan roster built on a single rule: every bedroom gets its own bathroom. Below is the specification sheet, without the adjectives.
24 Layouts, One Consistent Rule
Every floor plan matches bathroom count to bedroom count. A four bedroom apartment has four full bathrooms. That holds across all 24 plans with no upcharge and no select-unit asterisk. Penthouse-level versions are available in each bedroom count.
- Private bedroom and private bathroom
- Full-size washer and dryer in unit
- Furnished, living room TV included
- Modern kitchen with high-end finishes
- No roommates, no shared common space
- 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 living and kitchen space
Built for the Academic Calendar
The amenity list is organized around what a semester actually demands: somewhere to study when the library is full, somewhere to work out when the campus gym is packed, 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 coffee
- Free printing
- Collaborative art studio
- On-site package room
Live and Move
- 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
- On-site garage parking, secure bike storage
You are already on campus.
Times are approximate and measured from 321 W Grace St. Your route will vary.
Straight Answers
Location and Campus Access
Parc View at Commonwealth is a purpose-built student apartment community at 321 W Grace St in Richmond, VA, inside the Monroe Park Campus footprint at Virginia Commonwealth University. The VCU School of Business is about a 4 minute walk and Monroe Park is about 6 minutes. The 16-story tower offers furnished 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments on individual leases, and every bedroom has its own private bathroom. Purpose-built student housing differs from a general apartment building in that it leases by the bed, runs on the academic calendar, and is designed around study space and roommate living rather than long-term household tenancy.
Parc View sits inside VCU's Monroe Park Campus, so most academic buildings are a walk rather than a commute. The VCU School of Business at 301 W Main St is roughly 4 minutes on foot. Monroe Park is about 6 minutes, James Branch Cabell Library about 10, Cary Street Gym about 11, and the Siegel Center about 14. There is no highway, river crossing or shuttle dependency between the building and class. For the MCV and health sciences campus east of downtown, the ride is roughly 7 minutes by bike.
Parc View sits within the Monroe Park Campus footprint but is privately owned and operated, not university housing. That distinction matters. Residents are not subject to university housing contracts, meal plan requirements or residence hall policies, and leases run 12 months rather than an academic-year term. The practical result is a campus-adjacent walk to class combined with a full apartment, a private bathroom and a lease you control.
The GRTC Pulse Arts District station on West Broad Street is roughly a 4 minute walk. The Pulse is Richmond's bus rapid transit line, running the length of Broad Street and connecting the VCU and VUU station, downtown Richmond, Scott's Addition and Willow Lawn. GRTC local routes also run on Broad. VCU students should check current university transit pass programs through VCU Parking and Transportation, since student fare arrangements change year to year.
Yes, and most residents do. Class, the library, the campus gym and Monroe Park are all inside a 15 minute walk. The GRTC Pulse is about 4 minutes on foot for trips to Scott's Addition, Carytown-adjacent stops and downtown. Secure bicycle storage and bike racks are on site for residents who ride. A car is most useful for grocery runs, clinical placements outside the city and trips home, and garage parking is available for residents who need one.
Leasing and Fees
An individual lease means you sign for your bedroom only, not for the whole apartment. You are responsible for your own rent and nobody else's. If a roommate stops paying, moves out or transfers schools, 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 on the hook for the full apartment 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 specific package for your move-in year rather than relying on what a previous resident paid.
Yes. You can apply as a group and request placement in the same apartment, or use roommate matching to be placed with other residents based on lifestyle preferences such as study habits, sleep schedule and how you keep shared space. Because every bedroom has its own bathroom, the shared surface area is limited to the kitchen and living room, which removes the most common source of roommate friction. Contact the leasing office to learn how matching works for the upcoming lease year.
Apply online at parcviewatcommonwealth.com or in person at 321 W Grace St. The leasing 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. Touring first is worth the hour. Ask about qualification requirements, guarantor documentation and current fees during the tour so nothing surprises you at signing.
Apartment Features
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 are available 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 the kitchen, living room and the in-unit washer and dryer. This is worth checking when you compare communities, since many properties offer private bathrooms only in select plans or at a premium.
Yes, apartments come furnished, and a living room television is included. For students moving from a residence hall or from out of state, that removes the cost of buying furniture, the logistics of moving it and the problem of storing it over the summer between leases. Contact the leasing office for the current furniture package inventory so you know exactly what to bring and what not to.
Yes, both private study rooms and group study rooms, plus free printing and free coffee. Cabell Library is a 10 minute walk but fills during midterms and finals, and its hours are limited on weekend mornings. Having study space in the building means a 2 AM problem set does not require leaving. A collaborative art studio and high-speed internet round out the work-focused amenities.
Parking and Pets
Yes, there is on-site garage parking, and it is limited relative to the building's 509 beds. If you plan to bring a car, ask about a space 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. Because class, the library and the campus gym are all a walk away and the GRTC Pulse is about 4 minutes on foot, many residents skip the car entirely.
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.
Tour Before You Sign
See the floor plan you are actually considering, not the model. Ask about the utility package, parking and guarantor requirements while you are standing in the building.
Mon to Fri 9 AM to 6 PM · Sat 10 AM to 5 PM · Closed Sunday
