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River Lofts at Tobacco Row

2 S 25th St, Richmond, VA 23223  ·  East / Shockoe Bottom

3.3

Insider

2.8

Reviews

$1,090–$2,625

Rent range

1–3 BD

Bedrooms

6–15 mo

Lease

SummaryUpdated Oct 17, 2026
Managed byWest Shore (#132/153)
Inspection history4 cases · 2 violations
Resident reviews
376 reviews
Very negative
Reddit mentions
68 mentions
Pros & cons
Beautiful historic building location and design
Responsive leasing office staff members
Responsive maintenance when issues escalate
Convenient walkable neighborhood
Spacious apartments with high ceilings
Chronic unresolved HVAC and AC failures
Slow maintenance response times and ignored requests
Extensive water leaks and mold problems
Package theft and unsecured mail room
Unresponsive management and communication failures
Dealbreakers168 of 376 reviews mention an issue with

No mentions of: Bed bugs

Management

West Shore

Rank

132/153

Properties

1

Individual

0

Top complaints

Maintenance19%
Management17%
Leaks12%
Cleanliness11%
Fees10%
All properties & reviews

Location

Walk

Very walkable

88

Transit

Some transit

51

Bike

Bikeable

56

Quiet

Some street noise

68

Popular nearby

Farm Fresh · Libby Hill Park · Bottoms Up Pizza · Riverbend Roastery · Shockoe Bottom CrossFit · Grandstaff & Stein

West Shore Tobacco Row Llc

19

Parcels citywide

$126.6M

Assessed value

206

Eviction filings

12

Code violations

Inspection history

4

cases

2 resolved2 no violationTypically about 23 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/richmond-weird · 12 day(s) agoView on Reddit

Virginia Tenants' Rights & Resources + Issues at The River Lofts

r/rvaPostu/richmond-weird · 12 day(s) agoView on Reddit

Virginia Tenants' Rights & Resources + Issues at The River Lofts

In this video, I am highlighting The River Lofts at Tobacco Row as an example of what I believe are predatory landlord and property-management practices, as well as offering resources for local organizations meant to help anyone dealing with unfair or unsafe housing. Included in the video are first hand accounts of tenants living at The River Lofts, and I also provide an overview of West Shore, which is the real estate investment company that owns The River Lofts. I've also included links below
r/rvaCommentu/richmond-weird · 1 month agoView on Reddit

Looking for a couple more people to interview currently living at The River Lofts at Tobacco Row

I don't know of any public data websites that track the amount of concerns reported by individuals at apartment complexes. Your comment seems to be fishing at nothing. I've had numerous people email/DM me with horror stories that it is enough of a glaring problem and needs to be addressed. The River Lofts has also been mentioned repeatedly on the local news citing unsafe living conditions. Are you okay with tenants getting taken advantage of? Because I'm not...
r/rvaCommentu/richmond-weird · 1 month agoView on Reddit

Looking for a couple more people to interview currently living at The River Lofts at Tobacco Row

No - but I'm happy to hear you're one of the lucky ones. This video is meant to educate the public on what their rights are as tenants while spotlighting The River Lofts, which has a repeated history of harboring unsafe living conditions and neglecting tenant complaints, as an example of predatory real estate investors in the city. The video will consist of interviews with individuals from organizations such as HOME, that heavily research tenant eviction rates in Virginia, and interviews with te
r/rvaPostu/richmond-weird · 1 month agoView on Reddit

Looking for a couple more people to interview currently living at The River Lofts at Tobacco Row

Hey fam, I'm in the final stages of putting together my video on tenants' rights and issues in Richmond, while putting the spotlight on The River Lofts at Tobacco Row. I'd still like to find a couple more people to interview currently living there experiencing unsafe living conditions. Also looking for any photo/video evidence that you'd be willing to share of issues pertaining to unsafe living conditions. Feel free to DM me here or send me an email at [[email]](mailto:richmond.
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Pricing & floor plans

Updated Oct 17, 2026

AC-A One Bedroom, One Bathroom

2 available

1 bd / 1 ba · 685 sqft · $1.90/sqft

$1,300

W/D in unitWalk-in closetIsland kitchen

AC-B One Bedroom, One Bathroom

6 available

1 bd / 1 ba · 850 sqft · $1.46/sqft

$1,240–$1,425

W/D in unitWalk-in closetIsland kitchen

AC-C One Bedroom, One Bathroom

2 available

1 bd / 1 ba · 865 sqft · $1.52/sqft

$1,315

W/D in unitIsland kitchen

AC-G One Bedroom, One Bathroom

1 available

1 bd / 1 ba · 615 sqft · $2.02/sqft

$1,240

W/D in unitIsland kitchen

Fees & policies

Updated Oct 17, 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$60
Admin Fee$250
Estimated total$310

Monthly

Pet rent$45/mo
Monthly total$45

Pet policy

Refundable deposit$400
Monthly pet rent$45/mo

Parking

No parking information available

Included utilities

No utility information available

Property site map

Virtual tours

1 BR, 1 BA- 820 SF1 / 10

Location & nearby

Walk

88

Very walkable

Transit

51

Some transit

Bike

56

Bikeable

Quiet

68

Some street noise

Nearby

Restaurants

4Station 2★ 4.50.24 mi

Cafes

6Riverbend Roastery★ 4.60.3 mi

Bars

10Grandstaff & Stein★ 4.50.19 mi

Grocery

14Farm Fresh★ 3.90.11 mi
16Giorno★ 4.80.4 mi

Medical

21Therapy★ 1.00.24 mi

Parks

24Great Shiplock Park★ 4.60.16 mi
22Libby Hill Park★ 4.70.27 mi

Amenities

Community

Two Resort-Style Pools
Clubroom With Billiards And Foosball
Multiple Fitness Centers
Quick Access To The Riverfront Virginia Capital Trail
Coffee Bar
Package Storage
Beautifully Landscaped Grounds
Smoke-Free Community

In-unit

Exposed Brick Walls, Wood Beams, And Metal Ductwork*
Lofts And Townhomes Available
Seven Apartment Design Styles To Choose From
Finishes Vary Between The Unique Buildings
Expansive Windows And River/City Views*
Illuminating Skylights And Fireplaces*
Open Kitchens With Counter Seating*
Elevated Ceilings*

* Only in select units

About this property

The River Lofts at Tobacco Row is an irresistible urban retreat, comprised of seven apartment styles located in one of Richmond's trendiest neighborhoods. Each building is designed to have a unique personality, but in unison, they represent how harmonious modern living can be in a historic district. With open floor plans and cornerstones dating back to 1871, it's easy to see why The River Lofts makes great use of these significant buildings. Brookfield Properties Multifamily LLC (BPM) and the apartment community are fully committed to fair housing and equal housing opportunity in marketing, rental, and management practices and will not discriminate in the leasing, rental, use, or occupancy of housing or related facilities, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or gender, disability, religion, familial status, source of income or any other classes protected by federal, state or local regulations and laws.

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