
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Diamond Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $1,100 (20 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the The Diamond area of Richmond.


Southern Stove Lofts

Cookie Factory Lofts

2715-2715 W Broad St

Courtyard Lofts

The Summit at Scotts Addition
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The Cooperage

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INK at Scott's Collection

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The Diamond, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Diamond?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
The Diamond Studio Apartments | $1,741 | $1,275 | $2,987 |
The Diamond 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,982 | $1,199 | $7,194 |
The Diamond 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,881 | $1,325 | $10,000+ |
The Diamond 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,533 | $2,350 | $8,816 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The Diamond Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Cheapest Available The Diamond Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Diamond area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Cookie Factory Lofts priced from $1,300. Southern Stove Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here are the most affordable The Diamond apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cookie Factory Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
Southern Stove Lofts | 1bed 1bth | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
The Summit at Scotts Addition | The Retreat | 1BR,1BA | $1,357 |
Todd Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,384 |
1 Scott's Addition | Norfolk One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,458 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Diamond, VA
As of August 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Diamond area is the $1.58 price per square foot The Overbrook Model at The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers Row in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $4,353. The second greatest value The Diamond apartment is the 3 Bed/ 2 Bath Loft Model at Cookie Factory Lofts starting at $2,400 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the Bellevue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Diamond apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers Row | The Overbrook | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.58 |
Cookie Factory Lofts | 3 Bed/ 2 Bath Loft | 3BR,2BA | $2.05 |
The Cooperage | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.96 |
The Collection of Historic Richmond | B6 & B7 | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Southern Stove Lofts | 1bed 1bth | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
1 Scott's Addition | Norfolk One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
The Scout Scotts Addition | *The 1899 - Income Restricted* | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
INK at Scott's Collection | Mirela | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
Todd Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
The Summit at Scotts Addition | The Chateau | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
Getting Around the The Diamond Neighborhood in Richmond, VA
Walk Score®
53 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
72 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
40 / 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 The Diamond Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in The Diamond?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Diamond is under $1,599.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Diamond?
The cheapest apartment in The Diamond is Southern Stove Lofts which is listed at $1,325, while the average apartment in The Diamond costs $3,360.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Diamond?
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 57 regular apartments in The Diamond 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 The Diamond?
Cheap apartments in The Diamond have an average cost of $358 which is $3,002 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Diamond.
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