The Watkins at Shockoe
117 S 14th St,
Richmond, VA 23219
$1,290 - $2,450 | Studio - 2 Beds
Richmond’s historic Shockoe Slip neighborhood is a colorful and lively district overlooking the James River. Filled with brick buildings dating back well over a century, the vintage aesthetic is complemented by lush trees shading the sidewalks and specialty storefronts like Antique Boutique and Fountain Bookstore along Cary Street. Sockoe Slip has long been a major hub for business in Richmond (plus the Virginia State Capitol is only a block away), but the community lives by a “work hard, play hard” attitude, with dining, entertainment, and nightlife making it a great after-hours destination as well.
Catch a concert at Canal Club, enjoy a stellar meal at Bistro Babette or Citizen, hit the dancefloor at KAI, or just relax with a cold one at 7 Hills Brewing Company. Many condos in Shockoe Slip are inside converted historic buildings, allowing you to enjoy the antique flair at home or outside; alternatively, the area features a number of modern accommodations as well, giving you a wealth of options to pick the best apartment or condo for your lifestyle.
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Shockoe Slip is $1,108 for a studio, $1,349 for one bedroom, $1,637 for two bedrooms, and $2,399 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Shockoe Slip has increased by 4.7% in the past year.
Studio
578 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,108/month
Average Rent
1 BR
651 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,349/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,087 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,637/month
Average Rent
3 BR
2,181 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,399/month
Average Rent
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Very Bikeable
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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.