1.3 million people live in the Richmond metro area, made up of 13 counties in the center of Virginia. Culture and history are closely intertwined in Greater Richmond. Our apartments for rent in downtown Richmond offer luxury and direct access to mMuseums abound alongside as well as historic architecture, lush gardens, and photogenic canal and river walks. Area cuisine also honors the local communities, with delicious soul food and farm-to-table favorites available in the dynamic dining scene.