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 February 2025, the average apartment rent in Shockoe Slip is $1,105 for a studio, $1,359 for one bedroom, $1,618 for two bedrooms, and $2,399 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Shockoe Slip has increased by 5.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 578 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,105/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 686 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,359/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,093 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,618/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 2,181 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,399/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

86

Very Walkable

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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

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

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