
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Diamond Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $900 (32 Rentals)
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Cookie Factory Lofts

Southern Stove Lofts

Courtyard Lofts

The Collection of Historic Richmond

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Todd Lofts

Soda Flats

1 Scott's Addition
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INK at Scott's Collection

The Summit at Scotts Addition

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The Cooperage

The Westbrook Apartments at Brewers Row

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Otis

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VIV at Scott's Collection

NOVEL Scott's Addition by Crescent Communities

2709 W Broad St
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The Scout Scotts Addition

The Ace

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GEM at Scott's Collection

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Chasen

SYMBOL Scotts Addition

2820 Monument Ave

2713 W Grace St

712 N Arthur Ashe Blvd
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Julians

Osprey Lofts

2802 Park Ave

The Lofts at 1723

2829 W Grace St

2806 Monument Ave

2812 Monument Ave
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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 | $1,822 | $995 | $7,445 |
| The Diamond 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,977 | $1,250 | $8,068 |
| The Diamond 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,031 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
| The Diamond 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,992 | $1,969 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 32 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 $1,250. The Collection of Historic Richmond has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,340. Here are the most affordable The Diamond apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Stove Lofts | studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Collection of Historic Richmond | A3, A4 & A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,340 |
| Todd Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,368 |
| 1 Scott's Addition | Norfolk One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| INK at Scott's Collection | VIV Vincent | 1BR,1BA | $1,497 |
| Cookie Factory Lofts | 1 Bed/ 1.5 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| The Westbrook Apartments at Brewers Row | The North | 1BR,1BA | $1,557 |
| Soda Flats | The Refreshment | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| VIV at Scott's Collection | VIV Vincent | 1BR,1BA | $1,592 |
| NOVEL Scott's Addition by Crescent Communities | JA5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,705 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Diamond, VA
As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Diamond area is the $1.83 price per square foot The Ownby Model at The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers Row in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $3,204. The second greatest value The Diamond apartment is the 1 Bed/ 1.5 Bath Model at Cookie Factory Lofts starting at $1,500 with a $1.86 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 Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers Row | The Ownby | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.83 |
| Cookie Factory Lofts | 1 Bed/ 1.5 Bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.86 |
| SYMBOL Scotts Addition | The Signature | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.32 |
| 1 Scott's Addition | Summit One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| The Scout Scotts Addition | *The 1899 - Income Restricted* | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| VIV at Scott's Collection | VIV Glean | 2BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| The Westbrook Apartments at Brewers Row | The North | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Soda Flats | Sparkling Tonic | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Todd Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Southern Stove Lofts | studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.26 |
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 $1,705.
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 $1,250, while the average apartment in The Diamond costs $2,873.
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 25 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 $157 which is $2,716 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Diamond.
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