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The Edison Apartments

700 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly RentBedroomsBathrooms
$1,014 - $2,356Studio - 3 1 - 3

$500 off!

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Pricing and Floor Plans

SXF

$1,144
Studio, 1 Bath
360 Sq. Ft.

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Sq. Ft.
Available
A207
$1,144
360
Now

SXH

$1,194
Studio, 1 Bath
417 Sq. Ft.

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Sq. Ft.
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A205
$1,194
417
Now

STA.2

$1,249
Studio, 1 Bath
378 Sq. Ft.

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Unit
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Sq. Ft.
Available
908
$1,249
378
Now

STB.1

$1,249
Studio, 1 Bath
415 Sq. Ft.

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Sq. Ft.
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902
$1,249
415
Now

STB.2

$1,254
Studio, 1 Bath
423 Sq. Ft.

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Sq. Ft.
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1102
$1,254
423
Now

STD

$1,339
Studio, 1 Bath
402 Sq. Ft.

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Sq. Ft.
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603
$1,339
402
Now

SXG.1

$1,159
Studio, 1 Bath
419 Sq. Ft.

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May. 1
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Sq. Ft.
Available
A406
$1,159
419
5/1/25

SXI

$1,254
Studio, 1 Bath
428 Sq. Ft.

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May. 20
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Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
A613
$1,254
428
5/20/25

STA.1

$1,222
Studio, 1 Bath
377 Sq. Ft.

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May. 24
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1208
$1,222
377
5/24/25

STC.3

$1,249
Studio, 1 Bath
428 Sq. Ft.

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Jun. 7
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1003
$1,249
428
6/7/25

STE.3

$1,234
Studio, 1 Bath
473 Sq. Ft.

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Jun. 14
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
404
$1,234
473
6/14/25

STA

$1,239
Studio, 1 Bath
375 Sq. Ft.

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Jun. 14
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
708
$1,239
375
6/14/25

1XP.1

$1,319
1 Bed, 1 Bath
657 Sq. Ft.

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A609
$1,319
657
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1XL.4

$1,379
1 Bed, 1 Bath
539 Sq. Ft.

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A612
$1,379
539
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1TF.1

$1,380
1 Bed, 1 Bath
505 Sq. Ft.

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May. 10
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
905
$1,380
505
5/10/25

1TA.1

$1,295
1 Bed, 1 Bath
566 Sq. Ft.

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Jun. 14
Unit
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Sq. Ft.
Available
506
$1,295
566
6/14/25

1XL

$1,355
1 Bed, 1 Bath
511 Sq. Ft.

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Jun. 14
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Sq. Ft.
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A511
$1,355
511
6/14/25

1TB.1

$1,335
1 Bed, 1 Bath
496 Sq. Ft.

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Jun. 21
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
907
$1,335
496
6/21/25

1TC.3

$1,389
1 Bed, 1 Bath
573 Sq. Ft.

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Jun. 28
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Sq. Ft.
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1206
$1,389
573
6/28/25

1XL.2

$1,399
1 Bed, 1 Bath
526 Sq. Ft.

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Jun. 28
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Sq. Ft.
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A512
$1,399
526
6/28/25

1XL.3

$1,435
1 Bed, 1 Bath
537 Sq. Ft.

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Jun. 28
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Sq. Ft.
Available
A412
$1,435
537
6/28/25

1TC.2

$1,335
1 Bed, 1 Bath
572 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 2
Unit
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Sq. Ft.
Available
1006
$1,335
572
7/2/25

1XC.2

$1,180
1 Bed, 1 Bath
621 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 3
Unit
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Sq. Ft.
Available
A202
$1,180
621
7/3/25

1TB

$1,340
1 Bed, 1 Bath
495 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 3
Unit
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Sq. Ft.
Available
1007
$1,340
495
7/3/25

1XO

$1,505
1 Bed, 1 Bath
495 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 5
Unit
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Sq. Ft.
Available
A615
$1,505
495
7/5/25

1XP.2

$1,295
1 Bed, 1 Bath
671 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 12
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
A607
$1,295
671
7/12/25

2XM

$1,909 - $1,959
2 Beds, 2 Baths
919 Sq. Ft.

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May. 7
Unit
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Sq. Ft.
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A515
$1,959
919
5/7/25
A215
$1,909
919
6/13/25

2XL

$1,859
2 Beds, 2 Baths
830 Sq. Ft.

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May. 24
Unit
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Sq. Ft.
Available
A513
$1,859
830
5/24/25

2TC

$2,189
2 Beds, 2 Baths
991 Sq. Ft.

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Jun. 7
Unit
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Sq. Ft.
Available
1402
$2,189
991
6/7/25

2XK.1

$1,889
2 Beds, 2 Baths
788 Sq. Ft.

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Jun. 21
Unit
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Sq. Ft.
Available
A501
$1,889
788
6/21/25

2XE.2

$1,889
2 Beds, 2 Baths
823 Sq. Ft.

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Jun. 25
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
A310
$1,889
823
6/25/25

2XJ

$1,864
2 Beds, 2 Baths
762 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 5
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
A619
$1,864
762
7/5/25

2XN

$1,969
2 Beds, 2 Baths
867 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 8
Unit
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Sq. Ft.
Available
A312
$1,969
867
7/8/25

2XB

$1,729
2 Beds, 2 Baths
863 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 24
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
A404
$1,729
863
7/24/25

3XA

$2,101
3 Beds, 2 Baths
977 Sq. Ft.

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Sq. Ft.
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A620
$2,101
977
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3XB

$2,266
3 Beds, 2.5 Baths
1,228 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 22
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
A313
$2,266
1,228
7/22/25
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

  • Available months 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15

Property Information

  • Built in 2014
  • 174 units / 14 stories

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Move-In Fees

  • Administrative Fee
    $250
  • Application Fee
    $50

Property Highlights

  • Club Room with Coffee Bar
  • Concrete Floor
  • Hardwood Flooring
  • Yoga Studio
  • Attached Covered Parking Garage (Fees Apply)
  • Island
  • Yoga Room
  • SS Appliances
  • Terrace Medium
  • Terrace Small

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable Ready
  • Carpet
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Heating
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Ice Maker

Community Features

  • Bicycle Storage
  • Business Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Controlled Access
  • Disposal Chutes
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Furnished Units Available
  • Guest Apartment
  • Laundry Facilities

Nearby Colleges & Universities

Reynolds C.C., DowntownWalk: 12 min (0.6 mi)
VCUDrive: 3 min (1.1 mi)
Virginia Union UniversityDrive: 7 min (2.9 mi)
University of RichmondDrive: 16 min (7.5 mi)
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Area Scores

Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
95
Out of 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
64
Out of 100
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
78
Out of 100

Transit

2 min Drive
Amtrak
Airport
Richmond International
18 min Drive
RIC

Moving to Capitol District, Richmond, VA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate The Edison Apartments proximity to Gate Street Plaza, Wilton Square at Tobacco Row, and City View Marketplace. Gate Street Plaza is 1.3 miles away, and Wilton Square at Tobacco Row is within a 22 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 64, The Edison Apartments has good transit, including 4 transit stops within 23.8 miles. Transit options include Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station and Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near The Edison Apartments are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.8 miles, including Richmond Canal, Monroe Park, and Maggie L Walker National Historic Site.

Airports

Living in Capitol District provides easy access to Richmond International, located just 17 minutes from The Edison Apartments.

Schools

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Central Montessori School

Grades PK-4

Private

1 rating

George W. Carver Elementary

Grades PK-5

Public

2 rating

Albert Hill Middle

Grades 6-8

Public

3 rating

Thomas Jefferson High

Grades 9-12

Public

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The Keystone School

Grades 6-12

Private

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K12 International Academy

Grades K-12

Private

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Richmond Hospital Ep.

Grades PK-12

Public

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About The Edison Apartments

Welcome to The Edison Apartments, located in downtown Richmond, VA. Built in 1919 as the headquarters for VEPCO (now Dominion Energy), this elegant and historic high rise has been exquisitely transformed into 174 contemporary and unique apartment... homes. It has been renamed The Edison to reflect its past history and charm. Located in the center of Richmond's Business/Financial District, The Edison's nearby landmarks include the VCU School of Medicine (MCV), State Capitol Building, The Carpenter Center, Center Stage, The National, and many more! Access to I-95, I-64, and the Downtown Expressway, along with shopping, dining, entertainment, outdoor activities, public transportation, and sightseeing are all within minutes of your new apartment home!

The Edison Apartments is an apartment community

Contact

Property Address:
700 E Franklin St,
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone Number: (804) 944-8871
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Office Hours
  • SundayCLOSED
  • Monday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • SaturdayCLOSED

Renter Reviews

For The Edison Apartments

4.7

12 Ratings & Reviews

How Is This Rating Determined?

3/8/22

Comprehensive Review of the Edison

Coming up on the end of my time at the Edison I thought I'd detail the best and worst parts of living in this building in hopes it will help those looking for a Richmond apartment. Overall my experience has been quite positive.

The best:
1. The actual apartment- I absolutely LOVE my apartment itself. The layout is unique (I have a loft bedroom), with high ceilings, lovely features like granite countertops, floor to ceiling windows, and a spacious living area.
2. The amenities- the gym, yoga...
studio, lounge, common patios, and movie theatre are very nice to have in the building and are always kept clean and in mostly working order.
3. The staff- I've always had positive experiences with the leasing office and the maintenance staff is fantastic. They have fixed any and all issues I have had within 24 hours.

The Worst:
1. The parking garage- To be totally fair, the garage is managed by an outside provider so these issues are not totally the Edison's fault. The garage is full of horribly tight spaces and turns, terrible parking jobs, ONLY has access to the building on the 6th floor, and is $110/month which is rather expensive for Richmond. Additionally, two floors of spaces are "reserved" for a VCU partnership so be prepared to go to the top of the 8 floor garage if you're coming home from work.
2. The location- If you work downtown, you might love the location! However, for myself as a recent college grad I was looking for walking distance to night life and restaurants. There is some of this around, but not a lot so driving and Ubering is your new best friend. If you're looking for what I was in a location, I'd recommend looking in Scott's Addition or the Fan.
3. Storage space- Within my apartment, the storage is lacking. There is no coat closet, no drawers in the bathroom (only the under the sink cabinet), and the washer/dryer closet has no storage space. In the kitchen, drawers are really tiny. There are quite a few cabinets, but only high up so the configuration of your stuff was bothersome.

Again, overall I really did enjoy my time at the Edison. For me, the positives did outweigh the negatives and I would recommend this building to anyone looking for a reasonably priced and wonderful place to live.

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7/8/21

Great place to live!

I live at The Edison for one year and have nothing, but positive experience!
Very quiet and well maintained building. The neighbors are very respectful, which makes this place very peaceful.
The location is amazing as well and close to everything you need!
Would stay longer, but have to move after graduation.
Best of luck!

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Property Manager at The Edison Apartments responded to this review

Thank you so much for this shining review. We appreciate you sharing your experience. We wish you the best and congratulations on graduating!

11/20/20

Terrible

Extremely terrible service. Construction all through the stay at home/work from order. They don't care at all about customer satisfaction or being accommodating to residents. They enter your apartment without notice whenever they want. Terrible staff now.

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9/2/20

Lived here for 3 years as Medical Resident and loved it.

Pros:
location. downtown with all its pluses and minuses. very to close to capital park and the hospital. plently places to eat. not loud, which is pleasant surprise.
fair prices. had a studio in downtown and they only minimally raised the prices through my 3 years. had a in unit washer and dryer that worked great.
basement gym: easy to access, well equipped gym that pre-covid was my goto workout spot
common areas. many common areas on most floor and a clubhouse on bottom floor. mostly free to...
use and they had fun gathering events. wifi available at all these spots. great for studying.
Cons:
most units are without openable windows. thats a richmond thing. but the windows are large so it did no bother me
no maintenance on the weekend.
some surprise add on fees. like for receiving packages they secured them in a mail room and you had to pay a fee for this service.

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5/22/19

Author: Medical Student who Lived here for 4 years. I LOVED IT

Authors info: Medical Student. Lived at The Edison Apartments from 2015-2019. I left the facility because I had to relocate to a different state for residency training.

Facility: If I didn't have to relocate I would have continued to live at this place. I lived in the tower. My neighbors were other young health care professionals, which made for a great environment. There were plenty of study spaces available. The place was quiet, very clean, very safe (never had an issues with crime) and well...
maintained. An easy 10-minute walk to the medical center and you get to walk through the capital. I rarely drove because of this. I was able to easily rent out the lounge or movie theater for events. The gym was great as well as the yoga room. All supplies in the gym were well maintained and worked properly. My apartment was very modern and whenever I had issues, the maintenance team was quick to respond and solve my issue.
Overall rating: 10/10

Office Manager (Camarin): Camarin was the best office manager someone could ask for. I originally lived in California and I had to apartment shop over the phone. She was patient and honest with how my apartment looked and how the facility ran when she spoke to me over the phone. When I flew into Richmond and saw my apartment (already purchased) everything she said was true. She was the definition of customer services, professionalism, and humanism. She was always welcoming and available. She addressed all of my concerns promptly. Because of her, my move out of the facility was smooth as butter. While Camarin was running the facility, all of my co-residents also noticed and felt we were in good hands. I would hire her to run my company if I could.
Overall rating: 10/10

Maintenance Team (Kyle and Vince): Both of these gentlemen were very kind and welcoming. The best crew money “Can’t” buy. Whenever I had a maintenance issue they were quick and professional. Over the years I was able to get to know them and they are genuinely humble and hardworking human beings. Their customer service exceeded my expectations and if I had a company I would hire them in a heart beat.
Overall rating: 10/10

Summary: I would recommend the Edison Apartments to anyone. You will enjoy your time there especially if you are a young professional.

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