
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Diamond Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $1,100 (24 Rentals)
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Cookie Factory Lofts

608 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Unit 11

The Summit at Scotts Addition

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The Cooperage

Courtyard Lofts

The Collection of Historic Richmond

Soda Flats
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Todd Lofts

The Ace

INK at Scott's Collection

1 Scott's Addition

The Scout Scotts Addition

SYMBOL Scotts Addition

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VIV at Scott's Collection

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Otis

2709 W Broad St

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GEM at Scott's Collection

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Chasen

The Altamont

Julians

Osprey Lofts
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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 | $1,900 | $1,350 | $4,943 |
| The Diamond 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,987 | $1,125 | $5,090 |
| The Diamond 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,680 | $1,275 | $7,736 |
| The Diamond 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,880 | $2,007 | $4,926 |
| The Diamond 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,300 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
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There are currently 24 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 1 Bed unit found at Southern Stove Lofts priced from $1,125. Cookie Factory Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable The Diamond apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Stove Lofts | 1bed 1bth | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Cookie Factory Lofts | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Cooperage | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom: Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,326 |
| The Summit at Scotts Addition | The Chateau | 1BR,1BA | $1,348 |
| Soda Flats | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Diamond, VA
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Diamond area is the $1.89 price per square foot C2 Model at The Altamont in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value The Diamond apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Todd Lofts starting at $1,673 with a $1.92 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Altamont | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.89 |
| Todd Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
| Courtyard Lofts | Marshall | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| The Collection of Historic Richmond | B4 & B5 | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| The Scout Scotts Addition | The Juliette | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| VIV at Scott's Collection | Glean | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| Soda Flats | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| The Summit at Scotts Addition | The Chalet | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| Cookie Factory Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.41 |
| Southern Stove Lofts | studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.56 |
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 $1,560.
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 $1,125, while the average apartment in The Diamond costs $3,300.
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 38 regular apartments in The Diamond that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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