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Monroe Park Towers

520 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220  ·  Downtown / Monroe Ward

3.2

Insider

2.6

Reviews

$1,164–$2,400

Rent range

Studio–3 BD

Bedrooms

12–13 mo

Lease

SummaryUpdated Oct 14, 2026
Managed byBelvidere Management Company (#134/153)
Inspection history24 cases · 10 violations
Resident reviews
52 reviews
Very negative
Reddit mentions
8 mentions
Pros & cons
Convenient location near VCU and downtown
Utilities included in rent
New management more responsive than before
Friendly and helpful maintenance staff
Amenities include parking and community spaces
Severe roach infestation throughout building
Elevators frequently broken and out of service
Slow and unresponsive maintenance repairs
Water cutoffs and plumbing issues
High rent for aging building condition
Dealbreakers24 of 52 reviews mention an issue with

No mentions of: Bed bugs · Mold · Thin walls

Management

Belvidere Management Company

Rank

134/153

Properties

3

Individual

0

Top complaints

Management23%
Roaches17%
Maintenance15%
Cleanliness13%
Noise6%
All properties & reviews

Location

Walk

Walker's paradise

92

Transit

Some transit

59

Bike

Very bikeable

83

Quiet

Some street noise

65

Popular nearby

Stella's Grocery - Downtown · Monroe Park · Mama J's Kitchen · Oh Mochi Richmond · Downtown YMCA · GWARbar

Monroe Park Associates

5

Parcels citywide

$24.1M

Assessed value

155

Eviction filings

1

Code violations

Inspection history

24

cases

1 open12 resolved11 no violationTypically about 72 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/rva_housingPostu/Embarrassed-Use-918 · 1 year agoView on Reddit

Room available in 2 bed 1 bath right on Monroe Park, close to VCU

Hey! I'm looking for a new roommate to take the second bedroom in my 2 bed 1 bath apartment in Monroe Park Towers. The move-in date is flexible, but ideally as soon as possible and before March. Rent is around 900 a month, all utilities included except for parking and the internet. Pets allowed. Contact me at the phone number on the listing for more details, pictures, or any questions or clarifications: [https://offcampus.vcu.edu/housing/property/room-available-2-bed-1-bath-monroe-park-towers/
r/rvaCommentu/floweriadna · 2 years agoView on Reddit

All inclusive apartments?

Monroe park towers is everything except wifi. Keep in mind it's a central ac unit so u have no control of when AC ot Heat is turned on during the year. (They turn on Heat when night temps go below 50, and ac up when it's above 60) I paid 990 initially for my studio (after 2 years it's up to 1100 now). My wifi is around 60 a month
r/rvaPostu/OtherwiseBid4149 · 3 years agoView on Reddit

apartment sublease at VCU/Monroe Park

Looking to sublease a two bedroom apartment at Monroe Park Towers from May 15th-July 31st this year. Already furnished. $725 per room per month.
r/rva_housingCommentu/JordanVega18 · 5 years agoView on Reddit

22f (trans), looking for early June move-in, safe space for anxiety/autism, trying to escape an emotionally abusive household

i just movfed up from mississippi and I'm very chill! Wanna get apartment at Monroe park towers. its like 1080 for 2 bedrooms so rent would be \~500
r/rvaCommentu/saintex422 · 6 years agoView on Reddit

I propose we dedicate a thread to shitty landlords

Monroe Park Towers has two broken elevators that they refuse to fix or inspect. People in wheelchairs regularly get stuck there. It's a horror show.
5 of 8 mentions

Pricing & floor plans

Updated Oct 17, 2026
No floor plan image

1 Bed / 1 Bath

1 available

1 bd / 1 ba · 565 sqft · $2.24/sqft

$1,268

$131
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.

One-time

Application Fee$45
Admin Fee$150
Security Deposit$500
Estimated total$695

Monthly

Utility FeeIncludes electric, water, sewer, valet trash & gas$150/mo
ParkingStarting at$85/mo
Monthly total$235

Pet policy

Pets allowed; contact for details.

Parking

Garage$85/mo

Included utilities

No utility information available

Virtual tours

3D Tour1 / 1

Location & nearby

Walk

92

Walker's paradise

Transit

59

Some transit

Bike

83

Very bikeable

Quiet

65

Some street noise

Nearby

Restaurants

4Lillie Pearl★ 4.60.33 mi

Bars

13Lemaire★ 4.70.24 mi
12821 Cafe★ 4.50.3 mi

Grocery

Gyms & Fitness

23Broad Yoga★ 5.00.22 mi

Parks

26Monroe Park★ 4.50.12 mi

Amenities

Community

On-site management
Walking distance to VCU
Controlled access building and parking garage
Underground tenant parking garage, $85 monthly
Free Guest Parking
On the Richmond transit bus line
On-site laundry facilities
Valet trash service

In-unit

Newly renovated
Cable & Wi-Fi available
Private balconies
Panoramic views of Richmond and Monroe Park
Fully equipped kitchens
Updated kitchen appliances
Spacious closets
Full bathtubs

About this property

ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED! Monroe Park Towers: Modern, cosmopolitan living in Central Richmond's most fashionable area near restaurants and entertainment and across the street from Monroe Park. Great news if your goal is to live within walking distance of VCU, Monroe Park Towers is the place for you.

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