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Poythress Apartments

16 N 22nd St, Richmond, VA 23223  ·  East / Shockoe Bottom

3.4

Insider

2.4

Reviews

$1,199–$1,525

Rent range

11–14 mo

Lease

SummaryUpdated Oct 14, 2026
Managed byPeak Property Management (#2/153)
Inspection history1 case
Resident reviews
7 reviews
Very negative
Reddit mentionsNo mentions on record
Pros & cons
Utilities included in rent
No pest issues reported
Dirty units at move-in
Unresponsive management and staff
Excessive fees and hidden charges
Frequent maintenance and appliance failures
Poor security and package theft
Dealbreakers4 of 7 reviews mention an issue with

No mentions of: Roaches · Bed bugs · Rodents · Other pests · Mold · Health · Leaks · Thin walls · Noise

Management

Peak Property Management

Rank

2/153

Properties

9

Individual

134

Top complaints

Management20%
Cleanliness17%
Fees17%
Maintenance14%
Leaks11%
All properties & reviews

Location

Walk

Walker's paradise

94

Transit

Some transit

54

Bike

Bikeable

52

Quiet

Some street noise

73

Popular nearby

Farm Fresh · Libby Hill Park · Bottoms Up Pizza · Riverbend Roastery · Eleos Pilates · Havana 59

Bais Properties Llc

10

Parcels citywide

$25.0M

Assessed value

195

Eviction filings

1

Code violations

Inspection history

1

case

1 no violation
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

0 mentions

No mentions on record

This property hasn't been mentioned in r/rva or r/rva_housing.

Available units

6 units · listed by Peak Property Management

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$65
Estimated total$65

Monthly

No monthly fee information available

Pet policy

No pet policy information available

Parking

No parking information available

Included utilities

No utility information available

Location & nearby

Walk

94

Walker's paradise

Transit

54

Some transit

Bike

52

Bikeable

Quiet

73

Some street noise

Nearby

Restaurants

4Station 2★ 4.50.07 mi

Bars

11Grandstaff & Stein★ 4.50.06 mi

Grocery

15Farm Fresh★ 3.90.12 mi

Gyms & Fitness

21Baker Unified Fitness★ 5.00.12 mi
19Shockoe Bottom CrossFit★ 4.80.24 mi

Medical

23Therapy★ 1.00.08 mi

Parks

27Church Hill Overlook★ 4.70.11 mi
25Jefferson Park★ 4.60.31 mi

Amenities

No amenity info available

Contact the property for details on amenities.

About this property

The Poythress Building is a hidden gem, conveniently located between Main and Grace Street. Step out your door to dining, shopping, and the best Richmond has to offer. Every apartment at The Poythress is designed to provide the ultimate in cosmopolitan living. Experience downtown Richmond apartments for rent in Shockoe Bottom like never before. We now offer furnished homes as an option through Cort Furniture Rental! Please let us know if you are interested in your new home being furnished.

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