River’s Edge at Manchester
505 Porter St,
Richmond, VA 23224
$1,499 - $3,161 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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in Manchester is $1,393 for a studio, $1,518 for one bedroom, $1,991 for two bedrooms, and $2,355 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Manchester has increased by 3.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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559 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,393/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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663 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,518/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,007 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,991/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,317 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,355/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Manchester - Richmond, VA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Manchester - Richmond, VA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
Manchester - Richmond, VA provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Manchester - Richmond, VA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
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Reviews of Manchester - Richmond, VA
Niche Reviews
3 Reviews
Niche User
10 years and 4 months ago•Niche Review
cost of living is high
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.