Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Diamond Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $1,100 (23 Rentals)

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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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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 The Collection of Historic Richmond priced from $1,125. Southern Stove 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Collection of Historic RichmondA11, A12, A13, A14, A15, A16, A17, A18 & A191BR,1BA$1,125
Southern Stove Loftsstudio1BR,1BA$1,250
Cookie Factory LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
Todd LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,342
The Scout Scotts AdditionThe Juliette1BR,1BA$1,480

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Diamond, VA

As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Diamond area is the $1.32 price per square foot The Overbrook Model at The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers Row in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value The Diamond apartment is the The Cabana - Style A Model at The Summit at Scotts Addition starting at $2,350 with a $2.52 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 Overbrook3BR,2.5BA$1.32
The Summit at Scotts AdditionThe Cabana - Style A2BR,2BA$2.52
Courtyard LoftsThe Summit1BR,1.5BA$2.06
The Collection of Historic RichmondB1, B2 & B32BR,1BA$1.88
The Scout Scotts Addition*The 1927 - Income Restricted*1BR,1BA$2.13
INK at Scott's CollectionMirela1BR,1BA$2.41
Todd LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.06
Cookie Factory LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.02
The Cooperage1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom: Flat1BR,1BA$2.60
Southern Stove LoftsstudioStudio ,1BA$2.24

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

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 The Collection of Historic Richmond which is listed at $1,125, while the average apartment in The Diamond costs $2,725.

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 62 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 $417 which is $2,308 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Diamond.

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