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The Edison

700 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219 · Downtown / Capitol District

3.7

Insider

3.8

Reviews

$1,060–$2,045

Rent range

Studio–3 BD

Bedrooms

6–12 mo

Lease

SummaryUpdated Oct 19, 2026

LandownerEdison Gardens Lp

Managed byDrucker + Falk (#64/153)

Inspection history9 cases · 6 violations

Resident reviews

43 reviews

Mostly positive

Reddit mentions

10 mentions

Pros & cons

Responsive and friendly maintenance staff

Stylish units with modern amenities

Excellent downtown location near dining

Professional and accommodating management

Quiet and peaceful living environment

Poor leasing office communication and transparency

Pest issues including fruit flies and cockroaches

Limited and expensive parking garage access

Maintenance problems persist despite quick responses

Misleading rental listings and hidden fees

Dealbreakers12 of 43 reviews mention an issue with

No mentions of: Bed bugs · Rodents · Other pests · Health

Management

Drucker + Falk

Rank

64/153

Properties

Individual

Top complaints

Management18%

Cleanliness13%

Maintenance11%

Fees11%

Parking10%

All properties & reviews

Location

Walk

Walker's paradise

Transit

Some transit

Bike

Very bikeable

Quiet

Some street noise

Popular nearby

Edible Arrangements · Capital Trees · Casa Del Barco - Canal Walk · Cafe Rustika · Holiday Inn Express Richmond - Downtown by IHG · Penny Lane Pub

All nearby places & map

Ownership

See full portfolio

Edison Gardens Lp

Parcels citywide

$36.3M

Assessed value

Eviction filings

Code violations

Inspection history

cases

6 resolved3 no violationTypically about 29 days to fix

Resident reviews

r/rva_housingCommentu/22jrose · 3 months agoView on Reddit

Trail Lofts Apartments (Shockoe Bottom)

I lived off 18th street and in several of the surrounding apt communities. I currently live in the Fan/Museum District now. If he wants to remain close to the school but in a much better area, Id suggest The Edison, 8th and Main, Deco and The John Marshall . They are in the business financial district.🙂

r/rva_housingPostu/tpwk0709 · 11 months agoView on Reddit

Leasing Takeover Downtown - Edison Apartments

Lease up 02/26/26 with option to renew. Move in any time in November (November rent paid). $1429 base rent Utilities \~ 150 Parking: $120 1bed 1 bath, about 700 sqft. I've loved living here but I'm moving back home. About a 10-12 minute walk to MCV/VCU Health.

r/rvaPostu/KeyAcanthocephala706 · 3 years agoView on Reddit

Thoughts on the Edison Apartments and Residences at the John Marshall?

I’m looking for a short term lease (six months) in Richmond and these two buildings are shaping up to be the best options at this point. Anybody have any experience living at either of these buildings or any flags?

r/rva_housingPostu/transient_trans · 4 years agoView on Reddit

ISO warnings or recommendations for 2bdr (1.3k - 1.5k)

Partner and I are likely moving to a new apartment in a few months, ideally within the city. If anyone has any recommendations or happens to have lived at any of the complexes below, it would be super helpful! It's difficult to tell if buildings have persistent AC/maintenance issues, pests, or other problems from a tour. **Capitol district:** * The Edison **Chimborazo** * The Lofty * Lava Lofts **The Diamond** * Southern Stone Lofts **Fulton** * Artisan Hill **Manchester** * New

r/rvaPostu/Steel_Airship · 5 years agoView on Reddit

Thinking about moving to Richmond after I graduate

… if I can. I don't have any pets or kids. Also I plan on working remotely, so commute time isn't going to be an issue. One place I've looked at already is the Edison apartments downtown. The area and apartment looked pretty good, and the price for a studio apartment looked good to me, but I'd love other people's opinion on it. Other than that I don't know anywhere else that might be a good fit so I'm open to suggestions, lol.

5 of 10 mentions

Pricing & floor plans

Updated Oct 18, 2026

One Bedroom

10 available

1 bd / 1 ba · 483–657 sqft · $2.66/sqft

$1,283–$1,510

$93

W/D in unit

Fees & policies

Updated Oct 19, 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

Security Deposit$500 up to one month's rentVaries

Estimated total$0

Monthly

Pet rent$35/mo

Monthly total$35

Pet policy

One-time fee$300

Monthly pet rent$35/mo

“Maximum 2 pets; $300 one-time pet fee; pets only permitted in select apartments”

Parking

GarageAttached covered, controlled-access garage; rented separatelyVaries

StreetOn-street parkingFree

Included utilities

internet

Location & nearby

Walk

Walker's paradise

Transit

Some transit

Bike

Very bikeable

Quiet

Some street noise

Nearby

Restaurants

5Secret Sandwich Society★ 4.40.14 mi

4Fall Line Kitchen & Bar★ 4.80.21 mi

Cafes

8Sefton Coffee Company★ 4.60.04 mi

6Cafe Rustika★ 4.70.18 mi

Bars

11Penny Lane Pub★ 4.40.15 mi

14Rappahannock Restaurant★ 4.40.22 mi

Grocery

16Edible Arrangements★ 3.50.26 mi

18Midtown Market RVA★ 5.00.35 mi

Gyms & Fitness

2110th St. YMCA★ 4.50.2 mi

19Holiday Inn Express Richmond - Downtown by IHG★ 4.00.35 mi

Medical

25Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU★ 3.70.25 mi

26Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU Children’s Emergency Room★ 4.20.28 mi

Parks

31Patterson Memorial Garden0.33 mi

30VCU Serenity Garden★ 5.00.34 mi

Amenities

Community

24-hour fitness center

Yoga studio

Club room with coffee bar

Movie theater

Business center

Study room

Guest suite available

Attached covered parking garage, fees apply

In-unit

Gig internet included

Central air conditioning

Washer and dryer in every home

10' to 18' ceilings

Built-in microwave, dishwasher and garbage disposal

Refrigerator with built-in ice maker

Granite countertops in kitchen and bathroom

Ceiling fan in living room

* Only in select units

About this property

The Edison is a 174-unit apartment building at 700 E Franklin Street in downtown Richmond's Capitol and Financial District, a 1919 building converted to studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments across 95 floor plans. It is managed by Drucker + Falk. Residents get a 24-hour fitness center and yoga studio, a club room with a coffee bar, a movie theater, business and study rooms, a guest suite, bike and storage rooms, trash chutes and an attached controlled-access parking garage rented separately. The Virginia State Capitol is next door and VCU's medical campus is six blocks away.

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