Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Diamond Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $1,095 (33 Rentals)

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Todd Lofts
$1,397 - $2,405
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$1,397 - $2,405

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$1,397 - $2,405
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Todd Lofts

1128 Hermitage RdRichmond, VA 23220
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The Cooperage
$1,405 - $3,852
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$1,405 - $3,852

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$1,405 - $3,852
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Cooperage

1650 Overbrook RdRichmond, VA 23220
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VIV at Scott's Collection
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$1,635 - $3,188
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$1,540 - $3,093
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VIV at Scott's Collection

2900 W Clay StRichmond, VA 23230
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Otis
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$1,708 - $14,875
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$1,627 - $14,794
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Otis

1661 Roseneath RdRichmond, VA 23230
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Chasen
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$1,796 - $4,521
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$1,775 - $4,500
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Chasen

2922 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23230
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GEM at Scott's Collection
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$1,862 - $2,903
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$1,767 - $2,808
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GEM at Scott's Collection

3001 W Leigh StRichmond, VA 23230
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property at 2820 Monument Ave

$1,950

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$1,950

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2820 Monument Ave

RichmondVA23221
property at 2828 Monument Ave

$2,260

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2828 Monument Ave

RichmondVA23221

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The Altamont
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Altamont

1620 Altamont AveRichmond, VA 23230
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Julians
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Julians

2617 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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Osprey Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Osprey Lofts

3210 W Leigh StRichmond, VA 23230
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The Lofts at 1723
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lofts at 1723

1723 Summit AveRichmond, VA 23230
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property at 2628 W Grace St

$2,500

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$2,500

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2628 W Grace St

RichmondVA23220
property at 2806 Monument Ave

$3,100

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2806 Monument Ave

RichmondVA23221

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2812 Monument Ave
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

2812 Monument Ave

2812 Monument AveRichmond, VA 23221
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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. 2832 Monument Ave.* has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable The Diamond apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Southern Stove Loftsstudio1BR,1BA$1,250
2832 Monument Ave.*1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,350
The Westbrook Apartments at Brewers RowThe North1BR,1BA$1,391
The Collection of Historic RichmondA3, A4 & A51BR,1BA$1,392
Todd LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,397
The Cooperage1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom: Flat1BR,1BA$1,405
Soda FlatsThe Refreshment1BR,1BA$1,450
1 Scott's AdditionNorfolk One Bed1BR,1BA$1,462
The Scout Scotts AdditionThe Weston1BR,1BA$1,547
800 N. Sheppard St.2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Diamond, VA

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Diamond area is the $1.62 price per square foot The Ownby Model at The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers Row in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $2,833. The second greatest value The Diamond apartment is the 3 Bed/ 2 Bath Model at Cookie Factory Lofts starting at $2,300 with a $1.97 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers RowThe Ownby3BR,2.5BA$1.62
Cookie Factory Lofts3 Bed/ 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.97
2802 Park Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
800 N. Sheppard St.2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.73
SYMBOL Scotts AdditionThe Signature1BR,1.5BA$1.98
1 Scott's AdditionSummit One Bed1BR,1BA$2.32
Soda FlatsSparkling Tonic1BR,1BA$2.31
Todd LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.24
The Westbrook Apartments at Brewers RowThe West1BR,1BA$2.38
Southern Stove LoftsstudioStudio ,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 $1,550.

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 $2,010.

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 17 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 $117 which is $1,893 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Diamond.

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