Manchester

Richmond, VA

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Manchester - Richmond, VA

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A scenic neighborhood south of Downtown Richmond

Scenic Riverside Historic Modern Active Convenient

Manchester is an industrial neighborhood situated just south of Downtown Richmond. Manchester features a mix of historic and contemporary architectural styles, with countless apartments available for rent to suit any taste. With its northern border skirting the James River, Manchester affords residents easy access to the wide-ranging outdoor amenities of the James River Park System. With over 500 acres, the park supplies its visitors with activities such as climbing, fishing, and boating.

Among the many popular local gathering places is Legend Brewing, where neighbors enjoy cold drinks and spectacular riverfront views of downtown from the pub's outdoor deck. Residents savor the delectable soul food at Croaker's Spot Restaurant. Another local favorite, Camden's Dogtown Market, provides groceries as well as dine-in and takeout meals. Plant Zero, a performing and visual arts complex, serves as a cultural and entertainment anchor for the neighborhood.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Manchester is $1,241 for a studio, $1,404 for one bedroom, $1,926 for two bedrooms, and $2,205 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Manchester has decreased by -1.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 560 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,241/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 648 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,404/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 999 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,926/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,316 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,205/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

72

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

48

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

60

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

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2.8 3 Reviews

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9 years agoNiche Review

not a lot of community events

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