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The Edison


700 E Franklin St Richmond, VA

1 - 2 Bed
•
1 - 2 Bath

565 - 986 Sq. Ft.

Available Now
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Floor plans
Studio • 1 Bath
$1,092 - $1,631
469 ft2
0 Available
Managed By: DF Apartments
A209
$1,096+
Rented
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A309
$1,092+
Rented
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Studio • 1 Bath
$1,077 - $1,430
419 ft2
0 Available
Managed By: DF Apartments
A406
$1,092+
Rented
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A206
$1,077+
Rented
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Studio • 1 Bath
$1,092 - $1,430
371 ft2
0 Available
Managed By: DF Apartments
A507
$1,092+
Rented
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A407
$Ask
Rented
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A307
$Ask
Rented
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Studio • 1 Bath
$995 - $1,430
382 ft2
0 Available
Managed By: DF Apartments
Unit 1108
$1,090+
Rented
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Unit 708
$995
Rented
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Unit 908
$995+
Rented
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Unit 808
$1,157+
Rented
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Unit 1008
$1,060
Rented
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Studio • 1 Bath
$920 - $1,330
432 ft2
0 Available
Managed By: DF Apartments
Unit 504
$1,100+
Rented
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Unit 404
$920+
Rented
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Unit 702
$1,077+
Rented
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Unit 1203
$1,090+
Rented
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Unit 803
$1,165+
Rented
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Unit 304
$1,165+
Rented
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Unit 1103
$1,125
Rented
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,163 - $1,510
565 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: DF Apartments
Unit 306
$1,163+
Available Now
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,163 - $1,510
637 ft2
5 Available
Managed By: DF Apartments
Unit 804
$1,163+
Available Now
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Unit 505
$1,163+
Available Now
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Unit 704
$1,163+
Available Now
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Unit 805
$1,163+
Available Now
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Unit 705
$1,163+
Available Nov 24th, 2026
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,163 - $1,510
627 ft2
3 Available
Managed By: DF Apartments
Unit 701
$1,163+
Available Now
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Unit 601
$1,163+
Available Now
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Unit 801
$1,163+
Available Now
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,163 - $1,510
623 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: DF Apartments
A218
$1,163+
Available Now
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,163 - $1,510
698 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: DF Apartments
Unit 1001
$1,163+
Available Now
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$1,575 - $1,945
801 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: DF Apartments
A608
$1,575+
Available Now
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$1,575 - $1,945
986 ft2
2 Available
Managed By: DF Apartments
Unit 602
$1,575+
Available Now
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Unit 502
$1,575+
Available Now
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$1,575 - $1,945
919 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: DF Apartments
A415
$1,575+
Available Now
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$1,575 - $1,945
795 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: DF Apartments
A410
$1,575+
Available Now
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$1,575 - $1,945
949 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: DF Apartments
A210
$1,575+
Available Now
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3 Beds • 3 Bath
$2,586
1228 ft2
0 Available
Managed By: DF Apartments
A313
$2,586
Rented
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3 Beds • 3 Bath
$Ask
1238 ft2
0 Available
Managed By: DF Apartments
A212
$Ask
Rented
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3 Beds • 3 Bath
$Ask
977 ft2
0 Available
Managed By: DF Apartments
A620
$Ask
Rented
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Lease Length:

6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

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Description

Kick back, relax and enjoy the good life at The Edison Apartments. Our studio, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments in Richmond, Virginia, come in a variety of floor plans so you can choose your ideal living space. Our convenient location in Capitol District Richmond places you moments away from popular dining, shopping, and outdoor recreation. The home you’ve been searching for is waiting for you at The Edison Apartments.

Additional Details
Total Unit Count: 174
Last Updated: Updated 1 minute ago
Contact Number: (804) 689-5681
Office Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Affordability
To comfortably afford an apartment, we recommend having at least three times your monthy rent in gross household income.
View suggested annual incomes for The Edison by bedroom type below.
1 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$41,900
per year
2 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$56,700
per year
Rent report

The Edison Rent vs. Richmond Average

 The Edison      Richmond Average
1BR
$1,163
$1,456
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
2BR
$1,575
$1,694
$0
$600
$1,200
$1,800
$2,400

The Edison is asking 20% less than the average 1 bedroom apartment in Richmond.

If you upsized to an average priced Richmond 2 bedroom apartment, you would pay 14% more per month.

If you downsized to an average priced Richmond studio apartment, you would pay 13% less per month.

The Edison provides 9% less square footage than the average Richmond 1 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
The Edison
1BR $1,163 $1.80 $3,489
2BR $1,575 $1.80 $4,725
Richmond Average
Studio $1,293 $2.50 $3,879
1BR $1,456 $2.10 $4,367
2BR $1,694 $1.80 $5,083
3BR $2,034 $1.60 $6,101
4BR $2,546 $1.70 $7,637

Availability in Richmond

In order to find the best deal, you need to know what types of units are available. Property managers may be willing to give concessions if they have many vacant units.

There are currently 951 1BR units on the market in Richmond. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.

Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
4% 44% 39% 12% 1%
Available Units in Richmond
Studio 97
1BR 951
2BR 854
3BR 254
4BR 29
Location
Nearby College

Virginia Commonwealth University

FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes. There are 24 available units at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 24 units available for move-in over the next 2 months. 22 units are vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
What's the square footage of the available units?
The available units range from 565 to 986 square feet.
Does this property allow cats or dogs?
The property manager did not submit a pet policy with this listing.
How many bedrooms are in the available units?
There are 1 and 2 bedroom units available.
How many bathrooms are in the available units?
There are 1 and 2 bathroom units available.
What's the monthly rent at this property?
Rent on available units ranges from $1,163 to $1,945. The Edison has 1 bedroom units available starting at $1,163 and 2 bedroom units available starting at $1,575.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 700 E Franklin St in Richmond, VA. It's 1.5 miles southeast from the center of Richmond.
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