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First National Apartments

823 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219  ·  Downtown / Central Office

4.0

Insider

4.2

Reviews

Studio–3 BD

Bedrooms

3–24 mo

Lease

SummaryUpdated Oct 17, 2026
Managed byGates Hudson (#94/153)
Inspection history5 cases · 4 violations
Resident reviews
154 reviews
Mixed
Reddit mentions
14 mentions
Pros & cons
Responsive and helpful maintenance staff
Convenient downtown location near restaurants
Beautiful historic building with high ceilings
Friendly and professional leasing agents
Secure building with attached parking
Elevators frequently broken for extended periods
Poor management responsiveness to emails and calls
Security deposits not returned within legal timeframe
Inconsistent service after management changes
Lack of communication about building issues
Dealbreakers25 of 154 reviews mention an issue with

No mentions of: Roaches · Bed bugs · Rodents · Thin walls · Safety

Management

Gates Hudson

Rank

94/153

Properties

23

Individual

0

Top complaints

Management18%
Maintenance14%
Cleanliness12%
Fees11%
Noise7%
All properties & reviews

Location

Walk

Very walkable

83

Transit

Some transit

63

Bike

Very bikeable

83

Quiet

Some street noise

65

Popular nearby

Edible Arrangements · Brown's Island · Casa Del Barco - Canal Walk · Cafe Rustika · Holiday Inn Express Richmond - Downtown by IHG · Penny Lane Pub

Fnb Property Owner Llc

3

Parcels citywide

$32.3M

Assessed value

16

Eviction filings

1

Code violations

Inspection history

5

cases

1 open2 resolved2 no violationTypically about 243 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/DelightfullyDreadful · 1 month agoView on Reddit

Structure fire downtown

Definitely First National. They sent us an email that smoke was discovered in the vault. The timing is actually hilarious because not even an hour prior they had emailed us to remind everyone that they were still testing the fire alarm and sprinkler systems today. At least we know it works!
r/rvaCommentu/Mountainofstress · 1 month agoView on Reddit

Structure fire downtown

Based on PulsePoint it appears to be first national apartments
r/rvaCommentu/djeeetyet · 8 months agoView on Reddit

Apartments you actually enjoyed living in?

First National when it first opened, when it wasn’t crazy expensive and under the original management company. They had crazy ideas of opening a restaurant on the first floor and having a movie theater in the bank vault. I had just moved from Philly (Center City) and was hoping to recreate the city life from there. About 2 weeks in I realized that wasn’t happening. I think the idea of having downtown Richmond with any semblance of a walkable city you could hangout in outside of M-F 9-5 died wit
r/rva_housingPostu/Agile_Aspect_6137 · 2 years agoView on Reddit

Background Check

Does anyone know apartments/complexes that will accept a tenant with a blemished background check? I picked up a charge back in 2020, and it got me automatically denied at First National. Any recommendations help, thank you.
r/rva_housingPostu/darealtsizzle123 · 2 years agoView on Reddit

Apartment Advice

About to graduate and starting working in Richmond, specifically close to Capitol District, the Wells Fargo Buildings and such. Talked to some people who work close to there and the biggest recommendation was The Locks Apartments. Have also heard about First National, South Falls, Locks Tower, South Bank etc. Location and being close to the office is really important to me, as well as good amenities and property management. Will have a roomate so 2bedroom, and budget is probably around 1800-2000
5 of 14 mentions

Pricing & floor plans

Updated Oct 18, 2026
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Fees & policies

Updated Oct 17, 2026

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

One-time

Application Fee$50
Reservation Fee$100
Move In Fee$200
Estimated total$350

Monthly

Trash Fee$20/mo
Monthly total$20

Pet policy

No pet policy information available

Parking

No parking information available

Included utilities

No utility information available

Virtual tours

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Location & nearby

Walk

83

Very walkable

Transit

63

Some transit

Bike

83

Very bikeable

Quiet

65

Some street noise

Nearby

Restaurants

5Capital Ale House★ 4.20.14 mi

Bars

11Penny Lane Pub★ 4.40.26 mi

Grocery

16Edible Arrangements★ 3.50.16 mi
18Midtown Market RVA★ 5.00.44 mi

Gyms & Fitness

2010th St. YMCA★ 4.50.06 mi

Parks

33VCU Serenity Garden★ 5.00.38 mi
32Capital Trees★ 3.70.4 mi

Amenities

Community

Modern Fitness Center with Free Weights
Walking Distance to Virginia State Capital & Major Downtown Richmond Employers
Convenient Access to Public Transportation
Valet Dry Cleaning Service
Historic Building
Attached Gated Garage Parking
Controlled Access/Gated
Package Acceptance

* Only in select units

In-unit

Air Conditioner
Designer Island Kitchens and Granite Countertops
Contemporary Lighting Package
Modern Features and Finishes Including Brushed Nickel Hardware
Sound Resistant Floors
Lofts Available in some 2 & 3 Bedroom Floor Plans
Dishwasher
Disposal

About this property

Live in Downtown Richmond's Award Winning Community. First National Apartments, formerly an iconic downtown bank, newly renovated into luxury apartments for rent in Richmond, VA, blends timeless architectural elegance with contemporary urban living. Our Downtown Richmond address with breathtaking views of the city and river, easy access to the best shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and places of work ensure you are connected to the very best conveniences for today's lifestyles.

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