Historic High-Rise Downtown Living!
Welcome to The Edison Apartments, located in downtown Richmond, VA. Built in 1919 as the headquarters for VEPCO (now Dominion Energy), this elegant and historic high rise has been exquisitely transformed into 174 contemporary and unique apartment homes. It has been renamed The Edison to reflect its past history and charm. Located in the center of Richmond's Business/Financial District, The Edison's nearby landmarks include the VCU School of Medicine (MCV), State Capitol Building, The Carpenter Center, Center Stage, The National, and many more! Access to I-95, I-64, and the Downtown Expressway, along with shopping, dining, entertainment, outdoor activities, public transportation, and sightseeing are all within minutes of your new apartment home!
Apartment for rent
Special offer
$1,512/mo
700 E Franklin St APT A211, Richmond, VA 23219
1beds
717sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available Fri Mar 6 2026
Cats, dogs OK
Garage parking
What's special
Historic high rise
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Zillow last checked: 10 hours ago
Listing updated: December 09, 2025 at 11:00am
Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Solarium Atrium
Appliances
- Included: Washer
Features
- Storage
- Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 717 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Business Center, Close to MCV and VCU, Club Room with Coffee Bar, Clubroom, Flooring: Concrete, GIG Internet for $60/mo, Guest Room, Interior, Island, Loft Apartment Options, On-Site Maintenance, On-Site Management, Short Term Lease, Terrace Large, Terrace Medium, Terrace Small, Theater, Trash Chutes, Utilities fee required, Yoga Room, Yoga Studio
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Condition
- Year built: 2014
Building
Details
- Building name: The Edison Apartments
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Fitness Center, Gated
HOA
- Amenities included: Fitness Center
Location
- Region: Richmond
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Short Term Lease
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/2/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,512$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
Neighborhood: Capitol District
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10George W. Carver Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 6/10Albert Hill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 4/10Thomas Jefferson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.5 mi
There are 13 available units in this apartment building
- Special offer! Move-in by Dec 29th to receive $2,000 Off!