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The Edison


700 E Franklin St Richmond, VA

Studio - 2 Bed
•
1 - 2 Bath

382 - 986 Sq. Ft.

Available Now
Deal

NEW LOW RATES!
Receive up to 6 WEEKS FREE off your first month’s rent! Contact our leasing office for more details. Summer special ends September 1st or until availability lasts.
Floor plans
Studio • 1 Bath
$1,165 - $1,330
382 ft2
2 Available
Managed By: DF Apartments
Unit 708
$1,165+
Available Now
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Unit 908
$1,165+
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Studio • 1 Bath
$1,165 - $1,330
432 ft2
4 Available
Managed By: DF Apartments
Unit 404
$1,165+
Available Now
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Unit 803
$1,165+
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Unit 304
$1,165+
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Unit 1103
$1,165+
Available Sep 17th, 2026
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,360 - $1,680
589 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: DF Apartments
Unit 1406
$1,360+
Available Now
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,360 - $1,680
657 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: DF Apartments
A609
$1,360+
Available Now
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,360 - $1,680
565 ft2
2 Available
Managed By: DF Apartments
Unit 306
$1,360+
Available Now
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Unit 506
$1,360+
Available Now
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,360 - $1,680
627 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: DF Apartments
Unit 701
$1,360+
Available Now
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,360 - $1,680
637 ft2
4 Available
Managed By: DF Apartments
Unit 405
$1,360+
Available Now
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Unit 804
$1,360+
Available Now
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Unit 505
$1,360+
Available Now
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Unit 1204
$1,360+
Available Now
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$2,065 - $2,215
801 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: DF Apartments
A608
$2,065+
Available Now
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$2,065 - $2,215
986 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: DF Apartments
Unit 602
$2,065+
Available Now
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2 Beds • 2 Bath
$2,065 - $2,215
795 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: DF Apartments
A310
$2,065+
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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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3 Beds • 3 Bath
$2,234
1238 ft2
0 Available
Managed By: dump account 777
#A212
$2,234
Rented
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3 Beds • 2 Bath
$2,174
1238 ft2
0 Available
Managed By: dump account 777
#A213
$2,174
Rented
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Lease Length:

3, 4, 5, 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 4 hours 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.
Studio
Suggested income:
$41,900
per year
1 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$49,000
per year
2 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$74,300
per year
Rent report

The Edison Rent vs. Richmond Average

 The Edison      Richmond Average
Studio
$1,165
$1,293
$0
$450
$900
$1,350
$1,800
1BR
$1,360
$1,456
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
2BR
$2,065
$1,694
$0
$700
$1,400
$2,100
$2,800

The Edison is asking 7% 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 13% less square footage than the average Richmond 1 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
The Edison
Studio $1,165 $2.80 $3,495
1BR $1,360 $2.20 $4,080
2BR $2,065 $2.40 $6,195
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 1,033 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% 43% 40% 12% 1%
Available Units in Richmond
Studio 103
1BR 1,033
2BR 950
3BR 282
4BR 30
Location
Nearby College

Virginia Commonwealth University

FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes. There are 19 available units at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 19 units available for move-in over the next 2 months. 18 units are vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
What's the square footage of the available units?
The available units range from 382 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 studio, 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 $1,165 to $2,215. The Edison has studio units available starting at $1,165, 1 bedroom units available starting at $1,360, and 2 bedroom units available starting at $2,065.
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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