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Highlights

  • Vibrant neighborhood
  • Sleek finishes
  • High-end appliances
  • Modern comforts
  • Newly renovated bathrooms
  • Newly renovated kitchen

Location

1901 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23223, USA|Shockoe Bottom
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Management

SECAM, Inc.

Leasing office

(804) 499-0126

Property Overview

This property in Superior receives a strong Zumper Expert Rating of 8.5, highlighting its excellent value, amenities, and location. With a competitive pricing rating of 10 and amenities rated 9, it stands out for its modern finishes and renovated kitchens and bathrooms. Additionally, the vibrant neighborhood offers a rich social life, ample parks, and convenient remote work options, ensuring a desirable living environment for residents.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Superior is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Superior has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Social life
  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath820 sqft$1,450 /mo1 unit available
2BR/2.5BA2 bed2.5 bath1,100 sqft$1,650 /mo1 unit availableLove where you live in Superior Apartments. This community can be found in Richmond at 1901 E. Franklin St. in the 23223 area! Located in historic Shockoe Bottom, we cater to the urban dweller who seeks reasonable rents within an exceptional community. Family owned and managed bySecam Property Management, our tenants experience a higher level of customer service and investment in the properties! **Photos from various apartments. Specific photos to come - 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath - 1,100 square feet (spacious) - Flowing layout with passthrough kitchen counter -Exposed brick in most units -Convenient on-site parking options - High-speed internet access $150 lease administrative fee $50 new utility connection fee -All information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed-

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Building

Sewer
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About Superior

HomeApartments in RichmondShockoe Bottom Superior

Love where you live in Superior Apartments. This community can be found in Richmond at 1901 E. Franklin St. in the 23223 area! Located in historic Shockoe Bottom, we cater to the urban dweller who seeks reasonable rents within an exceptional community. Family owned and managed bySecam Property Management, our tenants experience a higher level of customer service and investment in the properties! **Photos from various apartments. Specific photos to come - 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath - 1,100 square feet (spacious) - Flowing layout with passthrough kitchen counter -Exposed brick in most units -Convenient on-site parking options - High-speed internet access $150 lease administrative fee $50 new utility connection fee -All information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed-


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Superior is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Superior has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Superior
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Superior offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Superior goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including sewer. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Superior receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Superior is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Superior does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Superior provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Superior is great for:

Social life

  • 186 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • Area has 45 parks and recreation options
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • 1 coworking space or cafe within 1 mile
  • 4 internet service provider options nearby
  • 1 office supply store within 1 mile

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Superior compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

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Rent trends in Shockoe Bottom

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Superior to be 2% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Shockoe Bottom.

Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
Shockoe Bottom
Richmond
A table of studio rental data trends in Richmond
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,276
October 2023$1,259
November 2023$1,254
December 2023$1,237
January 2024$1,248
February 2024$1,239
March 2024$1,216
April 2024$1,238
May 2024$1,265
June 2024$1,253
July 2024$1,256
August 2024$1,246
September 2024$1,241
October 2024$1,284
November 2024$1,297
December 2024$1,320
January 2025$1,303
February 2025$1,288
March 2025$1,268
April 2025$1,255
May 2025$1,248
June 2025$1,270
July 2025$1,250
August 2025$1,252
September 2025$1,278
A table of studio rental data trends in Shockoe Bottom
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,099
October 2023$1,085
November 2023$1,129
December 2023$1,129
January 2024$1,129
February 2024$1,129
March 2024$1,177
April 2024$1,123
June 2024$1,055
July 2024$1,055
August 2024$1,055
February 2025$1,075
March 2025$1,104
April 2025$1,055
May 2025$1,055

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Can I afford to live at 1901 E Franklin St?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$62,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $62,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $1,550.
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Schools near Superior

Bellevue Elementary School

2301 e grace st

richmond, VA, 23223

PK, K-5Public
C+

Maymont Pre-K Center

1211 s allen ave

richmond, VA, 23220

PKPublic

Amelia Street School

1821 amelia st

richmond, VA, 23220

PK, K-12Public
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Getting around Richmond near 1901 E Franklin St

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1901 E Franklin St, Richmond

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 1901 E Franklin St

Franklin Super Markets
1711 E Franklin St
Farm Fresh Supermarket
2320 E Main St
Clay Street Market
501 N 30th St
Ocean Grocery
2438 Venable St
Night & Day
2829 Q St

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