Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Scott's Addition Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $400 (133 Rentals)

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Scott's Addition, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Scott's Addition Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Scott's Addition area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Legacy at Imperial Village priced from $835. Bloom Apartments II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Scott's Addition apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy at Imperial VillageStudioStudio,1BA$835
Bloom Apartments II1Bed/1Bath: 463 sq ft1BR,1BA$849
Towers on FranklinRodneyStudio,1BA$949
Eagle Mill Lofts2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$950
210 E Grace StStudioStudio,1BA$995
District Square Apartments1Bd1Ba--5901BR,1BA$1,027
Coliseum LoftsE2.2Studio,1BA$1,049
Iron House Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,078
Legacy ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,085
4306 Chamberlayne Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scott's Addition, VA

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Scott's Addition area is the $1.47 price per square foot The Overbrook Model at The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers Row in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $4,050. The second greatest value Scott's Addition apartment is the 308 E Leigh St Model at 308 E Leigh St, Unit 1 starting at $2,450 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Scott's Addition apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers RowThe Overbrook3BR,2.5BA$1.47
308 E Leigh St, Unit 1308 E Leigh St3BR,2BA$1.35
1714 W Cary St, Unit 41714 W Cary St2BR,2.5BA$1.63
Marshall Park4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.51
Park Plaza @ Belvidere2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.34
4306 Chamberlayne Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.29
The BerkshireHenry1BR,1BA$1.51
BellevueTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.59
Iron House Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.63
210 E Grace StStudioStudio ,1BA$1.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Scott's Addition, Richmond, VA

Ranked #24

Among neighborhoods in Richmond, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States, including Richmond. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Scott's Addition Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

79 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Scott's Addition Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Scott's Addition?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Scott's Addition is under $1,125.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Scott's Addition?

The cheapest apartment in Scott's Addition is Bloom Apartments II which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in Scott's Addition costs $3,950.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Scott's Addition?

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 160 regular apartments in Scott's Addition 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 Scott's Addition?

Cheap apartments in Scott's Addition have an average cost of $429 which is $3,521 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Scott's Addition.

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