
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Museums Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $600 (97 Rentals)
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1019 W Leigh St

1017 W Leigh St

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1130 W Grace St

1411 Grove Avenue

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Coliseum Lofts

The Collection of Historic Richmond

The Foundry Apartments

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The Biggs Building

Cookie Factory Lofts

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Iron House Apartments

Scotts Edge

Southern Stove Lofts

608 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Unit 11

3206 Ellwood Ave, Unit C

1011 W Marshall St, Unit 212

20 S Robinson St

Courtyard Lofts
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1510 W. Broad Street

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The Cooperage

3217 Hanover Ave

Pierce Arrow

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Todd Lofts

The 1805

1840 Monument Ave

117 S Stafford Ave

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The Carousel

3218 W Grace St
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18 S Allen Ave

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2207 W Grace St, Unit Apt C

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Circ Apartments

The Ace

3212 Ellwood Ave, Unit A

2307 W Main St, Unit A

511 Ryland St

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The Icon

The Alder on Dabney

3509 Park Ave
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1 Scott's Addition

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The Preserve Scotts Addition

1627 W Grace St

1106 West Franklin St

1322 W Broad St

The Scout Scotts Addition

Soda Flats

1333 W Broad St, Unit 514

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1300 Grove Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1
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Museums, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Museums?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museums Studio Apartments | $1,600 | $1,000 | $5,547 |
| Museums 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,870 | $825 | $7,631 |
| Museums 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,407 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| Museums 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,450 | $810 | $10,000+ |
| Museums 4 Bedroom Apartments | $993 | $750 | $3,680 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 97 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Museums Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Cheapest Available Museums Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Museums 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 Museums 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 |
| The Collection of Historic Richmond | A3, A4 & A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| The Foundry Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
| Cookie Factory Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| Scotts Edge | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,260 |
| Southern Stove Lofts | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| Pierce Arrow | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,355 |
| Todd Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,391 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Museums, VA
As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Museums area is the $1.50 price per square foot 2213 Floyd Ave. Model at 2213 Floyd Ave., Unit B (Downstairs) in the in the Near West neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Museums apartment is the The Ownby Model at The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers Row starting at $2,995 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Bellevue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Museums apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2213 Floyd Ave., Unit B (Downstairs) | 2213 Floyd Ave. | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers Row | The Ownby | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.71 |
| 1301 W Leigh St | 1301 W Leigh St | 3BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 2802 Park Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Scotts Edge | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| The Altamont | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| The Biggs Building | The Kinney | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Courtyard Lofts | Marshall | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| The Foundry Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| The Stables | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Museums Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Museums?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Museums is under $1,391.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Museums?
The cheapest apartment in Museums is Eagle Mill Lofts which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Museums costs $2,299.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Museums?
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 93 regular apartments in Museums 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 Museums?
Cheap apartments in Museums have an average cost of $536 which is $1,763 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Museums.
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