Steps From Campus, Rooted in Richmond
Ascend RVA puts you right where college life happens — just minutes from Virginia Commonwealth University and in the heart of Richmond’s vibrant Broad Street corridor. Whether you’re biking to class, grabbing coffee between lectures, or meeting friends for a walk through Monroe Park, everything you need is right outside your door. This is student living designed for momentum, connection, and independence, where your days move seamlessly from campus to community and back again.
Walk to Class. Stay for the Lifestyle.
Life at Ascend RVA is fueled by convenience, energy, and the rhythm of campus. Walk to The Lab by Alchemy Coffee or Nate’s Bagels in the morning, cruise to class at VCU, and unwind nearby when the day winds down. Located on W Broad Street and surrounded by Richmond’s student-driven scene, Ascend RVA keeps you close to your classes, your friends, and the places that make college life feel full — all in a setting that supports both focus and fun.
Explore the Neighborhood
From walkable coffee stops to campus, parks, and late-night bites, Ascend RVA puts you right in the heart of Richmond’s student-driven scene
Coffee
The Lab by Alchemy Coffee (1–5 min drive) | Parousia Coffee (1-5 min drive) | Mudhouse Specialty Coffee Roasters (5-10 min drive) | Lift Coffee Shop & Café (5-10 min drive)
Dining
The Village Café (5-10 min walk) | Nate's Bagels (1-5 min drive) | My Noodle & Bar (5-10 min walk) | The Hive Bar & Grill (5-10 min drive) | ZZQ Texas Craft Barbeque (5–10 min drive) |
The Daily Kitchen & Bar (5-10 min drive) | Casa Del Barco (5-10 min drive)
Bars
The Park RVA (5-10 min drive) | Bingo Beer Co. (5–10 min drive) | The Jasper (5-10 min drive) | Wood & Iron Game Day Restaurant & Bar (5-10 min drive)
Shopping
Target (10-15 min drive) | Willow Lawn (5-10 min drive) | Regency Shopping Mall (10-20 min drive)
Grocery Stores
Kroger (1-5 min walk) | Whole Foods Market (1-5 min drive) | Aldi (1-5 min drive)
Hospitals
VCU Medical Center Main Hospital (5-10 min drive) | Retreat Doctors' Hospital: Emergency Room (5-10 min drive)
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy (1–5 min drive) | Walgreens (5–10 min drive)
Local Parks
Monroe Park (5-10 min walk) | Scuffletown Park (1-5 min drive) | Byrd Park (10–15 min drive) | Pump House Park (10-15 min drive)
Come home to walkable campus access, city energy, and a lifestyle that fits your routine. Explore Ascend RVA and book a tour today.