What is the average apartment size in Short Pump, Henrico, VA?

The average size for a Short Pump, Henrico, VA apartment is 1,014 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Short Pump?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Short Pump is $1,913 per month, a 1.69% increase from last year’s average of $1,881.

What is the average apartment size in Short Pump?

The typical apartment in Short Pump offers about 1,014 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Short Pump, Henrico, VA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Short Pump?

The typical rent budget in Short Pump ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 40% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Short Pump?

In Short Pump, 37% of households rent while 63% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Short Pump is $1,913, a 1.69% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,881.

One-bedroom apartments provide 813 square feet for $1,681, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,002 offer 1,072 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,301 sq ft) for $2,177, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Short Pump, Henrico, VA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,913	1,014 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,681	813 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,002	1,072 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,177	1,301 sq. ft.

Short Pump, Henrico, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Short Pump, Henrico, VA have increased by 1.69% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,881 to $1,913.

What's the typical rent budget in Short Pump, Henrico, VA?

The largest share of rentals in Short Pump, Henrico, VA (40%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Short Pump, Henrico, VA?

4,625 or 37% of the households in Short Pump, Henrico, VA are renter-occupied while 7,981 or 63% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Short Pump?

Fairlawn $1,226/month

Highland Springs $1,263/month

Hilliard Park $1,330/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,599/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Short Pump?

Langtree at Wellesley $1,830/month

Kings Crossing Apartments $1,878/month

Short Pump $1,913/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Henrico, VA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Short Pump	$1,913
Kings Crossing Apartments	$1,878
Langtree at Wellesley	$1,830
Lakeside Gardens - Norris Heights	$1,666
Pheasant Run Townhouses of Broad Meadows	$1,631
Mayland Townes	$1,628
Village of Rocketts Landing	$1,624
Ridgehaven	$1,590
Edenwood - Lakefield	$1,541
Shannon Green	$1,537
Coppermill	$1,522
Williamsburg Park	$1,521
Wistar Village	$1,492
Broad Acres	$1,477
Fulton	$1,408
West Broad Street Gardens	$1,378
Hilliard Park	$1,330
Highland Springs	$1,263
Fairlawn	$1,226

Henrico | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Short Pump is 30% higher than in Broad Acres

$1,913

Short Pump rent is the same as Henrico average

Average Rent $1,913

$1,477

Broad Acres rent is 23% lower than Henrico average

Average Rent $1,477

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Short Pump apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.