River’s Edge at Manchester
505 Porter St,
Richmond, VA 23224
$1,477 - $3,786 Total Monthly Price
1-3 Beds
Manchester
Richmond, VA
Manchester - Richmond, VA Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
A scenic neighborhood south of Downtown Richmond
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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 March 2026, the average apartment rent in Manchester is $1,365 for a studio, $1,492 for one bedroom, $1,992 for two bedrooms, and $2,372 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Manchester has increased by 2.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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559 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,365/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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663 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,492/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,004 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,992/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,317 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,372/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Manchester - Richmond, VA is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
72
/ 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Some Transit
48
/ 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
60
/ 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Reviews of Manchester - Richmond, VA
Niche Reviews
3 Reviews
Niche User
10 years and 3 months ago•Niche Review
cost of living is high
Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Richmond Canal
- James River Parks
- Forest Hill Park
- Monroe Park
- Maymont House & Park
Airports
- Richmond International
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Methodology
† 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 2026.