Relocating to Richmond! (apartment complexes, rent, lofts)

[Osuguy23]

I have been browsing these forums for a while now and I think for the most part they are helpful.

Here's my situation I am a single 26yr male moving to Richmond this summer to start working at VCU hospital. Talking to friends and contacts, I have decided to either live in the shockie slip/bottom or the fan.

I wanted to hear locals opinion on which is better for social scene, bars, clubs, shopping, Safety! price isn't a issue

Specific apartments and/or lofts recommendations in either area would be helpful as well. Thanks for everyone's help.

[sls76]

Can't compare the areas, but in Shockoe Bottom look at Pohlig Box Factor and Lucky Strike Lofts.

[brocco]

the fan and carytown are nice areas but there might be too many college students there for your taste. i dont know what your preferences are like but i'm 24 and i get annoyed by college students. i live in the shockoe bottom area- it might be a little too close to the "bad" parts of richmond on the east side but i haven't had any problems as its usually pretty segregated. we have a few homeless people who hang around but most of the lower income residents on the east side don't cross over into shockoe bottom. shockoe slip is prob a good choice- lots of med students and young professionals. there are tons of apartment complexes. if i could live anywhere in richmond without worrying about price i'd live in one of the nice condos along the river

[richmondpics]

Why don't you rent a place at Vistas on the James? On a nice day you could walk to VCUHS which is about 5 or 6 blocks away.

[Osuguy23]

Thanks for the responses! I'll look into the vista and other apartment complexes downtown.