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The James

601 W Bacon St, Richmond, VA 23222 · North / Chamberlayne Industrial Center

3.9

Insider

4.0

Reviews

1–4 BD

Bedrooms

12 mo

Lease

SummaryUpdated Oct 14, 2026

Landowner601 W Bacon St (va) Owner Llc

Managed byCLS Living (#41/153)

Inspection history13 cases · 9 violations

Resident reviews

42 reviews

Mixed

Reddit mentions

34 mentions

Pros & cons

Responsive and helpful leasing staff

Convenient shuttle service to campus

New renovated amenities and gym

Affordable housing for students

Quick maintenance response times

Unresolved maintenance and safety issues

Poor communication and complaint resolution

Dirty common areas and unit conditions

Inadequate roommate matching process

Unclear billing and promised discounts not applied

Dealbreakers8 of 42 reviews mention an issue with

No mentions of: Bed bugs · Rodents · Mold · Health · Leaks

Management

CLS Living

Rank

41/153

Properties

Individual

Top complaints

Cleanliness25%

Safety17%

Fees13%

Noise8%

Other pests8%

All properties & reviews

Location

Walk

Very walkable

Transit

Minimal transit

Bike

Somewhat bikeable

Quiet

Some street noise

Popular nearby

Tiger Market · Abner Clay Park · Smashed RVA · Sheep Hill Coffee Co · The Lion's Den RVA Cigar Lounge

All nearby places & map

Ownership

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601 W Bacon St (va) Owner Llc

Parcels citywide

$55.2M

Assessed value

161

Eviction filings

Code violations

Inspection history

cases

9 resolved4 no violationTypically about 39 days to fix

Resident reviews

r/rva_housingPostu/Puzzled-Ad6472 · 5 day(s) agoView on Reddit

Housing available

Lease/sublet available at The James, Richmond! \~$735/mo, individual lease. 4B/4B with private room + attached bath, fully furnished, W/D, Wi-Fi/cable, VCU shuttle, pool, 24/7 gym & gated parking. DM if interested!

r/rva_housingPostu/Ill-Employment3723 · 28 day(s) agoView on Reddit

The James student apartments sub lease

Hey y'all, I'm looking to sub let my unit at the James student apartments, it's a 10 month lease until July 2027. It's $735 pm excluding utilities and it's a 5 min drive to vcu. Amenities include: Gym In-house laundry Microwave Parking Please reach out as I'm looking to sub let it by the end of this month

r/rvaPostu/kathajoy · 1 month agoView on Reddit

Thumbs up from the James

r/rva_housingPostu/Ill-Employment3723 · 1 month agoView on Reddit

The James student apartments

Hey y'all, I am looking to sub lease my flat at the James immediately. It's a 4BHK (sharing with three other people) and rent starts at $735 pm. Please reach out to me if interested

r/rvaCommentu/Few_Yesterday_6179 · 1 month agoView on Reddit

Manchester apartments that don’t suck?

I lived there when it was Parachute, and also in 2024. It really has gone downhill even worse than we lived there in the mid 2010's. Shame such a beautiful area with access to the james and slave trail.

5 of 34 mentions

Pricing & floor plans

Updated Apr 1, 2026

JAMES-1

Availability unknown

1 bd / 1 ba · 480 sqft

N/A

W/D in unitBalcony

No open units to compare

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$25

Admin Fee$50

Estimated total$75

Monthly

Utility Admin Fee$50/mo

Package Locker$6/mo

ParkingStarting at$50/mo

Pet rent$25/mo

Monthly total$131

Pet policy

Refundable deposit$250

Monthly pet rent$25/mo

Parking

Parking$50/mo

Included utilities

No utility information available

Virtual tours

3 BR, 3 BA-1,195 SF1 / 6

Location & nearby

Walk

Very walkable

Transit

Minimal transit

Bike

Somewhat bikeable

Quiet

Some street noise

Nearby

Restaurants

2Rose's Kitchen 2.0★ 3.50.07 mi

1Smashed RVA★ 4.70.29 mi

Cafes

4Sheep Hill Coffee Co0.4 mi

Bars

5The Lion's Den RVA Cigar Lounge★ 4.70.41 mi

Grocery

6Tiger Market★ 3.50.29 mi

7Love Jones Skincare★ 5.00.43 mi

Parks

10Richmond Parks & Recreation★ 4.20.43 mi

11Smith Peters Park★ 3.70.43 mi

Amenities

Community

24-Hour Fitness Center

High-Tech Cardio Machines w/ Digital Screens

Free-Weights & Resistance Training Equipment

Onsite Laundry Available

Cable & High-Speed Internet Included

New Redesigned Clubhouse

New Fitness Center with Brand New Fitness Equipment

New Coffee Bar With Cafe Machine

In-unit

1, 2, 3 & 4 Bedroom Student Apartments

The Only Off-Campus Housing in Richmond w/ Townhouse-Style Layouts

Private Bedrooms & Bathrooms

Fully Furnished Townhomes

Fully Equipped Kitchens

Hardwood-Style Flooring

Private Balcony*

Oversized Closets

* Only in select units

About this property

At The James, we have everything you need to get the most out of college - and its all within easy reach. When its time to study, our spacious apartments and 24/7 study lounge make it easy to focus on your own or collaborate with classmates. When its time to relax, you can always find friends lounging by the pool, playing pick-up games on the courts or settling in for a movie or a game of ping pong in the Clubhouse. Please call or stop in for an appointment today!