Gorgeous entire FIRST FLOOR apartment in historic Victorian home (c. 1910) which was converted into a duplex. Apartment has its own entrance, PRIVATE roofed back porch, PRIVATE fenced back and side yard, PRIVATE shed access, and one off-street parking spot (can convert into two) on Semmes Avenue and 27th Street in Woodland Heights available December 1 but early move in negotiable.
Unit has original hardwood floors, high 9 foot plus ceilings, original pocket doors, three decorative fireplaces, 1,350 square feet of interior (most recently used as one bedroom with living room, dining room, and eat in kitchen but historically listed as two bedroom). The yard gets lots of sun and comes with large raised garden beds and fire pit area with chiminea. Central air with in unit washer/dryer, dishwasher, and gas stove.
Available December 1 and pro-rated early move-in negotiable. Lease term runs April 30, 2025-April 30, 2026. The current tenant has since purchased a home. The new tenant will finish out the rest of this year's lease with the option to sign for a new lease when the current term expires. Pets will be considered by the owner on a case-by-case basis. The owner pays for water. Tenant is responsible for gas and electricity. Viewings by appointment only.
For consideration, please complete an application. Either submit an application through Zillow or call or text the listed number on this rental to complete a form with your credit score, employment/income, and rental history (with prior landlord contact info.). The qualifying tenant must pay one month's deposit at signing. Renters' insurance is required. Curtains, furniture, art and perennials (aside from rosemary, thyme and golden rod) do not convey.
2 blocks from Carter Jones Park and the Fonticello Food Forest, 4 blocks from Canoe Run Park, 8 blocks from Zombie Pizza/Laura Lee's/WPA Bakery, a quick walk to Earthfolk jams, the 22nd Street Entrance of the James River Park system, and all neighborhood porch concerts.
Owner pays water, tenant pays gas and electric.
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$1,825/mo
2618 Semmes Ave FLOOR 1, Richmond, VA 23225
2beds
1,350sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available Mon Dec 1 2025
Cats, small dogs OK
Central air
In unit laundry
Off street parking
Heat pump
What's special
Decorative fireplacesHigh ceilingsPrivate yardRoofed back porchLarge raised garden bedsOwn entranceOriginal hardwood floors
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Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,350 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Electricity not included in rent, Fence, Garden, Gas not included in rent, Shed, Water included in rent
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Water
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Richmond
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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10/14/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,825+1.7%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
4/9/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
4/8/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,794+5.8%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
9/22/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager | ||
9/9/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,695+13.4%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager | ||