River’s Edge at Manchester
505 Porter St,
Richmond, VA 23224
$1,343 - $2,862
1-3 Beds
Manchester
Richmond, VA
Manchester - Richmond, VA
Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
A scenic neighborhood south of Downtown Richmond
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Riverside
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Historic
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Modern
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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 November 2025, the average apartment rent in Manchester is $1,344 for a studio, $1,455 for one bedroom, $1,945 for two bedrooms, and $2,277 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Manchester has increased by 2.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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560 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,344/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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648 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,455/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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995 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,945/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,310 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,277/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.
Reviews of Manchester - Richmond, VA
Niche Reviews
3 Reviews
Current Resident
3 years and 10 months ago•Niche Review
A dangerous neighborhood, don't feel safe anywhere. It's normal to be threatened with a gun by people on the street. I hate living here and haven't left the house in a while because I don't feel safe, not even walking to my car. There's always shady people asking for money and trespassing.
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 November 2025.