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Cornish Brewery Apartments

1201 W Clay St, Richmond, VA 23220  ·  Near West / Carver

3.7

Insider

3.2

Reviews

$1,350–$1,950

Rent range

1–2 BD

Bedrooms

SummaryUpdated Oct 14, 2026
Managed byUniversity Property Richmond (#82/153)
Inspection history4 cases · 7 violations
Resident reviews
5 reviews
Mixed
Reddit mentions
3 mentions
Pros & cons
Responsive maintenance and management
Well-maintained building and spaces
Good property management company
Persistent water leaks and structural damage
Unresponsive to maintenance complaints
Dark parking lot safety issues
Parking and towing problems
Dealbreakers3 of 5 reviews mention an issue with

No mentions of: Roaches · Bed bugs · Rodents · Other pests · Mold · Health · Thin walls · Cleanliness · Fees

Management

University Property Richmond

Rank

82/153

Properties

10

Individual

1

Top complaints

Management15%
Noise13%
Safety13%
Parking13%
Maintenance13%
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Location

Walk

Walker's paradise

94

Transit

Some transit

55

Bike

Very bikeable

81

Quiet

Some street noise

70

Popular nearby

Kroger · Monroe Park · Kuba Kuba · Sugar Shack Donuts & Coffee · Broad Yoga · My Noodle & Bar

Up Brewery Llc

1

Parcels citywide

$5.8M

Assessed value

1

Eviction filings

0

Code violations

Inspection history

4

cases

3 resolved1 no violationTypically about 35 days to fix
Categories

These records are tied to the building at this address, not to its owner. Older cases may predate the current owner, manager, or renovations.

Resident reviews

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Reddit

r/rvaCommentu/iansmash · 4 months agoView on Reddit

What was this building in Rockets Landing?

Is this the same company that owned what’s now the Cornish brewery apartments? I lived there in college and I remember a story like this
r/rva_housingCommentu/cringe_o_clock · 3 years agoView on Reddit

iso apartment

Cornish Brewery & Theater Row
r/rva_housingPostu/mdevg · 7 years agoView on Reddit

Apartments on campus for $1300

Hey guys So my roommate and I are looking for a 2 bedroom apartment for around $1300. We’ve looked at some off campus places but I really don’t want to have to drive to classes everyday. I’ve been trying to get in contact with Cornish brewery but haven’t heard anything back. I know we’re looking kinda early too but I want to know if you guys had any suggestions!

Pricing & floor plans

Updated Oct 17, 2026
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1 Bed / 1 Bath

Waitlist only

1 bd / 1 ba

$1,450

W/D in unit
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1 Bed / 1 Bath (700 sqft)

Waitlist only

1 bd / 1 ba · 700 sqft · $1.93/sqft

$1,350

W/D in unit
No floor plan image

1 Bed / 1 Bath (750 sqft)

Waitlist only

1 bd / 1 ba · 750 sqft · $1.93/sqft

$1,450

W/D in unit

Fees & policies

Updated Oct 14, 2026

Additional fees may apply. If something has changed or is missing, please and let us know.

Limited information. Visit the property website or contact the leasing office for complete fee details.

One-time

Application Fee$50
Security Deposit$500
Estimated total$550

Monthly

ParkingStarting at$75/mo
Monthly total$75

Pet policy

No pet policy information available

Parking

Surface$75/mo

Included utilities

internet

Location & nearby

Walk

94

Walker's paradise

Transit

55

Some transit

Bike

81

Very bikeable

Quiet

70

Some street noise

Nearby

Restaurants

3Hot For Pizza★ 4.30.12 mi
2Village Cafe★ 4.50.22 mi

Cafes

10TeaDo RVA★ 5.00.15 mi

Bars

13Cobra Cabana★ 4.60.21 mi
15QDOBA Mexican Eats★ 4.20.22 mi

Grocery

19Bell's Market★ 4.00.1 mi
16Kroger★ 3.70.23 mi

Gyms & Fitness

20Broad Yoga★ 5.00.25 mi

Parks

27Smith Peters Park★ 3.70.17 mi
28Stuart Circle★ 4.50.37 mi

Amenities

No amenity info available

Contact the property for details on amenities.

About this property

The Cornish Home Brewery opened in 1885, and quenched thirsts in Richmond and beyond for many years. It was redeveloped into 37 apartments in 2008, and is a landmark building on the corner of Clay and Harrison Streets, about a block from VCU’s Siegel Center. The property’s historic features include old grain storage equipment, arched brick ceilings, and the original rail spur and loading dock used for deliveries—preserved among beautiful living spaces. All apartments include free high speed Wifi. Residents pay for all other utilities. Limited, off-street, resident parking is also available for $75/month per permit. Pets are permitted, subject to management approval, breed limitations, and additional fees.

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