Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Scott's Addition Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $395 (83 Rentals)

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1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 1301
$926
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1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 1301

1301 Idlewood AveRichmond, VA 23220
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$995 - $1,095
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$995 - $1,095

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1011 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 217 E Grace St

$1,095 - $1,295

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$1,095

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217 E Grace St

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property at 14 S Plum St

$1,095

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$1,095

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14 S Plum St

RichmondVA23220
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209 E Main St
$1,100 - $1,700
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$1,100 - $1,700

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209 E Main St

209 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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property at 2002 Rosewood Ave

$1,125

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$1,125

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2002 Rosewood Ave

RichmondVA23220
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Towers on Franklin
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$1,135 - $2,139
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$990 - $1,994
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$145

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$1,135 - $2,139
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Towers on Franklin

104 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 308 W Broad St

$1,175

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$1,175

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308 W Broad St

RichmondVA23220
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Spectrum Apartments
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$1,175 - $2,993
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$1,175 - $2,993

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$1,175 - $2,993
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Spectrum Apartments

2017 Brook RdRichmond, VA 23220
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311 W. Franklin
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$1,195 - $1,695
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$1,195 - $1,695

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311 W. Franklin

311 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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2910 Chamberlayne
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2910 Chamberlayne

2907-2927 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23222
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Claremont Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Claremont Apartments

3902 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
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Estratbrook North
1 Bedroom Apartments

Estratbrook North

3809 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
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Cedarwood Apartments
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Cedarwood Apartments

3803 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
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Bloom Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bloom Apartments

4307 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
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Vista Buena Apartments
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Vista Buena Apartments

3813-3816 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
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Dwell Apartments
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Dwell Apartments

3505 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
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11 E Broad St
1 Bedroom Apartments

11 E Broad St

11 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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Richmond Arts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Richmond Arts

115 N 1st StRichmond, VA 23219
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2700 Idlewood Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2700 Idlewood Ave

2700 Idlewood AveRichmond, VA 23220
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3329 Cutshaw Ave
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3329 Cutshaw Ave

3329 Cutshaw AveRichmond, VA 23230
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Jernigin Hall
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Jernigin Hall

314 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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2910 Chamberlayne Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2910 Chamberlayne Ave

2910 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23222
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Virginia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Virginia Apartments

2602-2608 Kensington AveRichmond, VA 23220
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Cornish Brewery Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornish Brewery Apartments

1201 W Clay StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Rosa
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Rosa

744 N 2nd StRichmond, VA 23219
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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 1 Bed unit found at 11 E Broad St priced from $749. Bloom Apartments II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Scott's Addition apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
11 E Broad St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$749
Bloom Apartments II1Bed/1Bath: 456 sq ft1BR,1BA$799
Legacy at Imperial VillageStudioStudio,1BA$835
3618 Chamberlayne Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$895
T and E ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
1128 W. Grace St.*1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
Van de VyverThe ReserveStudio,1BA$998
Mortons Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,009
The Jackson on Broad0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 77116Studio,1BA$1,050

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

As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scott's Addition area is the $0.59 price per square foot 2509 Seminary Ave Model at 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Scott's Addition apartment is the 1301 Idlewood Ave Model at 1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 1301 starting at $926 with a $0.58 price per square foot in the Near West 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.
2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B2509 Seminary Ave2BR,1BA$0.59
1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 13011301 Idlewood Ave4BR,2BA$0.58
Marshall Park4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.48
Broadway ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.30
1701 W Leigh St1701 W Leigh St2BR,1BA$1.33
Oxford Square Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$0.91
Marshall Street Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 632sqft1BR,1BA$1.25
Stuart and Davis1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 650sqft1BR,1BA$1.35
1128 W. Grace St.*1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.33
3618 Chamberlayne Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.23

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Scott's Addition, Richmond, VA

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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 $1,050.

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

The cheapest apartment in Scott's Addition is 11 E Broad St which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in Scott's Addition costs $1,799.

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 172 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 $494 which is $1,305 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Scott's Addition.

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