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

Courtyard Lofts

The Collection of Historic Richmond

The Westbrook Apartments at Brewers Row

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Todd Lofts

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The Cooperage

Soda Flats
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1 Scott's Addition

The Scout Scotts Addition

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The Summit at Scotts Addition

INK at Scott's Collection

SYMBOL Scotts Addition

MAA Rove

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VIV at Scott's Collection
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2802 Park Ave

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Otis

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Chasen

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GEM at Scott's Collection

2820 Monument Ave

2828 Monument Ave

The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers Row
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Julians

Osprey Lofts

2832 Monument Ave.*

800 N. Sheppard St.

The Lofts at 1723

2628 W Grace St

2806 Monument Ave
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2812 Monument Ave
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 | $1,795 | $1,199 | $2,768 |
| The Diamond 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,016 | $1,250 | $9,456 |
| The Diamond 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,985 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| The Diamond 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,663 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 33 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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Stove Lofts | studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| 2832 Monument Ave.* | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| The Westbrook Apartments at Brewers Row | The North | 1BR,1BA | $1,391 |
| The Collection of Historic Richmond | A3, A4 & A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,392 |
| Todd Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,397 |
| The Cooperage | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom: Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,405 |
| Soda Flats | The Refreshment | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| 1 Scott's Addition | Norfolk One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,462 |
| The Scout Scotts Addition | The Weston | 1BR,1BA | $1,547 |
| 800 N. Sheppard St. | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers Row | The Ownby | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.62 |
| Cookie Factory Lofts | 3 Bed/ 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.97 |
| 2802 Park Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 800 N. Sheppard St. | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| SYMBOL Scotts Addition | The Signature | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.98 |
| 1 Scott's Addition | Summit One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| Soda Flats | Sparkling Tonic | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Todd Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| The Westbrook Apartments at Brewers Row | The West | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| 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 $1,550.
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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