
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Monument Avenue Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (136 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Monument Avenue area of Richmond.


1715 Grove Ave

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1130 W Grace St

1411 Grove Avenue

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Coliseum Lofts

Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove Ave

1106 W Main St

The Collection of Historic Richmond

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T and E Apartments

3210 Ellwood Ave, Unit D
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Cookie Factory Lofts

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Iron House Apartments

Southern Stove Lofts

608 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Unit 11

1005 Grove Ave Apartments

1011 W Marshall St, Unit 212

3206 Ellwood Ave, Unit C

Kent Road Village

Courtyard Lofts

Cary Belvidere Apartments
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The Cooperage

1510 W. Broad Street

9 S Brunswick St

Pierce Arrow

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Todd Lofts

3218 W Grace St

20 S Allen Ave

19 S Arthur Ashe Blvd

18 S Allen Ave

Scotts Edge
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The 1805

1840 Monument Ave

1 Scott's Addition

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The Gallery Midtown Apartments

117 S Stafford Ave

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The Carousel

Georgetown

10 S Randolph St

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2207 W Grace St, Unit Apt C

Soda Flats
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The Summit at Scotts Addition

2307 W Main St, Unit A

3509 Park Ave

3212 Ellwood Ave, Unit A

511 Ryland St

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Circ Apartments

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The Icon

1627 W Grace St

112 S Laurel St, Unit B

1322 W Broad St
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Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Monument Avenue?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monument Avenue Studio Apartments | $1,881 | $1,000 | $7,304 |
| Monument Avenue 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,866 | $975 | $7,932 |
| Monument Avenue 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,435 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| Monument Avenue 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,477 | $810 | $10,000+ |
| Monument Avenue 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,121 | $890 | $3,680 |
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Cheapest Available Monument Avenue Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Monument Avenue area of Richmond, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Eagle Mill Lofts priced from $950. The Stables has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,055. Here are the most affordable Monument Avenue apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Mill Lofts | 2bed 2bth | 2BR,2BA | $950 |
| The Stables | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
| Guardian Place Apartments | S1 Guardian Place 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,192 |
| Cookie Factory Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| Southern Stove Lofts | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| Cary Belvidere Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,335 |
| Pierce Arrow | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,355 |
| Scotts Edge | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,396 |
| Argon | The Rhodium | 1BR,1BA | $1,415 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monument Avenue, VA
As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monument Avenue area is the $1.74 price per square foot 2D (RENO) Model at River School Lofts in the in the Far West neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Monument Avenue apartment is the 3 Bed/2 Bath Model at T and E Apartments starting at $1,995 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Monument Avenue apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| River School Lofts | 2D (RENO) | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| T and E Apartments | 3 Bed/2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| 1301 W Leigh St | 1301 W Leigh St | 3BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Lombardy Lofts | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| The Altamont | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| Courtyard Lofts | Marshall | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| The Collection of Historic Richmond | B1, B2 & B3 | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Scotts Edge | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| The Stables | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Eagle Mill Lofts | Studios | Studio ,1BA | $1.62 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMonument Avenue, Richmond, VA
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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Monument Avenue Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Monument Avenue?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Monument Avenue is under $1,415.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Monument Avenue?
The cheapest apartment in Monument Avenue is Eagle Mill Lofts which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Monument Avenue costs $2,318.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Monument Avenue?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 59 regular apartments in Monument Avenue that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Monument Avenue?
Cheap apartments in Monument Avenue have an average cost of $488 which is $1,830 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Monument Avenue.
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