Shockoe Slip

Richmond, VA

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Shockoe Slip - Richmond, VA

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Rich history surrounds you in this hip riverside community

Urban River Walkable Breweries Nightlife Dining Historic

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.

Rent Trends

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

Transportation

86

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

60

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

82

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

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.