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 Jan / 2026, the average rent in Short Pump is $1,867 per month, a 0.5% increase from last years average of $1,858.

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 $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 38% 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: February 17, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Short Pump is $1,867, a 0.5% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,858.

One-bedroom apartments provide 813 square feet for $1,588, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,971 offer 1,072 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,301 sq ft) for $2,198, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Short Pump, Henrico, VA

Last updated: February 17, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,867	1,014 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,588	813 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,971	1,072 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,198	1,301 sq. ft.

Short Pump, Henrico, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Short Pump, Henrico, VA have increased by 0.5% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,858 to $1,867.

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

The largest share of rentals in Short Pump, Henrico, VA (38%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 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?

306 or 37% of the households in Short Pump, Henrico, VA are renter-occupied while 527 or 63% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Short Pump?

Fairlawn $1,163/month

Highland Springs $1,300/month

West Broad Street Gardens $1,392/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,589/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Short Pump?

Langtree at Wellesley $1,825/month

Short Pump $1,867/month

Kings Crossing Apartments $1,869/month

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

Average Rent in Henrico, VA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Kings Crossing Apartments	$1,869
Short Pump	$1,867
Langtree at Wellesley	$1,825
Lakeside Gardens - Norris Heights	$1,756
Village of Rocketts Landing	$1,642
Pheasant Run Townhouses of Broad Meadows	$1,617
Mayland Townes	$1,598
Ridgehaven	$1,575
Edenwood - Lakefield	$1,558
Shannon Green	$1,531
Wistar Village	$1,508
Broad Acres	$1,476
Coppermill	$1,461
Fulton	$1,449
West Broad Street Gardens	$1,392
Highland Springs	$1,300
Fairlawn	$1,163

Henrico | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Short Pump is 26% higher than in Broad Acres

$1,867

Short Pump rent is the same as Henrico average

Average Rent $1,867

$1,476

Broad Acres rent is 21% lower than Henrico average

Average Rent $1,476

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.