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The Richmond Dairy

201 W Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23220  ·  Downtown / Jackson Ward

3.5

Insider

3.1

Reviews

Studio–2 BD

Bedrooms

6–12 mo

Lease

SummaryUpdated Oct 14, 2026
Managed byColony Management (#134/153)
Inspection history24 cases · 17 violations
Resident reviews
30 reviews
Very negative
Reddit mentions
4 mentions
Pros & cons
Responsive and professional management staff
Convenient downtown location
Affordable rent pricing
Clean units and no pest issues
Friendly maintenance team
Elevators frequently broken for extended periods
Persistent water leaks and flooding damage
Poor security and homeless encampments
Hallways smell bad and poorly maintained
Unfair deposit deduction and billing practices
Dealbreakers11 of 30 reviews mention an issue with

No mentions of: Rodents · Other pests · Mold

Management

Colony Management

Rank

134/153

Properties

7

Individual

0

Top complaints

Management17%
Maintenance11%
Fees10%
Safety9%
Parking9%
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Location

Walk

Walker's paradise

97

Transit

Some transit

62

Bike

Very bikeable

81

Quiet

Some street noise

71

Popular nearby

Stella's Grocery - Downtown · Monroe Park · Mama J's Kitchen · Lift Coffee Shop & Cafe · Holiday Inn Express Richmond - Downtown by IHG · GWARbar

Richmond Dairy Associates Lp

2

Parcels citywide

$29.1M

Assessed value

410

Eviction filings

1

Code violations

Inspection history

24

cases

1 closed non-compliant18 resolved5 no violationTypically about 46 days to fix
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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/rvaCommentu/Hot_Championship7132 · 3 months agoView on Reddit

Whiskey bottle from the 1890’s

Awesome!! I have a bunch of old glass bottles I bought on Facebook marketplace from a guy way out in the county, said his dad was a construction worker back in the day & they were dug up from where the coliseum was being built. Now they sit on top of my China cabinet 🤓 my fav is this one from the Richmond dairy! (If you can read it) https://preview.redd.it/v9g8jz2q1gbh1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e846a6dbf53591bb4f0a63af69226b7880027012
r/rvaCommentu/Due-Confusion-1050 · 3 months agoView on Reddit

Whatcha got as the coolest building in RVA?

https://preview.redd.it/uss06wwbugah1.png?width=287&format=png&auto=webp&s=aaaa42dd00def916cf4c3f138c67898d427beb9b The Richmond Dairy. Used to be studio where the local show Paint Pot Alley (hosted by artist Jack Glover) was recorded,
r/rvaCommentu/diphenhydranautical · 3 months agoView on Reddit

Whatcha got as the coolest building in RVA?

it’s not the most eye catching, and less cool than some mentioned here for sure, but I’ve always thought the richmond dairy building in jackson ward was really neat!
r/rvaCommentu/Two_Far · 4 years agoView on Reddit

Advice on apartment hunting? Considering moving from the Fan to Jackson Ward.

… many people so not as many walking around. Have I ever not felt safe (as a big middle aged guy)? Only when I've left G5 after dark and there was a fight at the Dairy apts, which happens a lot.

Pricing & floor plans

Updated Oct 4, 2026
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath

Availability unknown

1 bd / 1 ba · 515–650 sqft · $1.93/sqft

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Loft

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1 bd / 1 ba · 450–500 sqft · $2.23/sqft

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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$45
Security DepositRefunded in full if the application is cancelled or denied before approval$350
Estimated total$395

Monthly

No monthly fee information available

Pet policy

No pet policy information available

Parking

Surface lotOff-street resident parkingFree
GarageGated, secured accessVaries

Included utilities

No utility information available

Location & nearby

Walk

97

Walker's paradise

Transit

62

Some transit

Bike

81

Very bikeable

Quiet

71

Some street noise

Nearby

Restaurants

5Lillie Pearl★ 4.60.1 mi
1Mama J's Kitchen★ 4.40.23 mi

Bars

11GWARbar★ 4.60.1 mi
14Lemaire★ 4.70.2 mi

Grocery

Gyms & Fitness

21Downtown YMCA★ 4.60.22 mi

Medical

Parks

27Abner Clay Park★ 4.30.16 mi
26Monroe Park★ 4.50.38 mi

Amenities

Community

Clubroom with pool table and kitchen
24-hour exercise facility
On-site laundry facility
Gated garage parking
Secured card-access entry
Two elevators
Bike racks
24-hour emergency maintenance

In-unit

Central heating and air conditioning
Kitchen with pantry, dishwasher and electric range
Hot water included in rent
Energy-efficient double-paned windows
High ceilings and arched windows
Wall-to-wall carpet with tiled entry
Washer and dryer*
Private balcony*

* Only in select units

About this property

The Richmond Dairy is a 113-unit apartment building at 201 West Marshall Street, in the Broad Street Arts District on the edge of Jackson Ward. It occupies a converted early-20th-century dairy whose facade carries three oversized milk-bottle towers, and the conversion kept the tall arched windows and high ceilings; some apartments are two-storey lofts and many have balconies. Homes run from 350 sq ft efficiencies to two-bedroom lofts of about 1,075 sq ft, with central heat and air, a kitchen with pantry and dishwasher, and hot water included in the rent. Shared space includes a clubroom with a pool table and kitchen, a 24-hour exercise room, on-site laundry, two elevators and a gated garage. It is managed by Colony Management and participates in the federal LIHTC program, so households must fall under published income limits to qualify, and no pets of any kind are accepted.

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