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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Museum District Richmond, VA from $800 (52 Rentals)
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9 S Crenshaw Ave, Unit 9 S. Crenshaw Ave, Unit 9 S. Crenshaw Ave
9 S Crenshaw AveRichmond, VA 23221
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403 Cleveland St, Unit 6
403 Cleveland StRichmond, VA 23221
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 16Kent Road Village
907 N L North Hamilton StRichmond, VA 23221
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCourtyard Lofts
3200 W Clay StRichmond, VA 23230
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPierce Arrow
2621 Stuart AveRichmond, VA 23220
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Preserve Scotts Addition
1310 Roseneath RdRichmond, VA 23230
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Collection of Historic Richmond
805 N Arthur Ashe BoulevardRichmond, VA 23220
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308 N Nansemond StRichmond, VA 23221
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907 N L North Hamilton StRichmond, VA 23221
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2820-2828 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23230
3218 W Grace St
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3022 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23230
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The Icon
1209 Mactavish AveRichmond, VA 23230
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowINK at Scott's Collection
3000 W Clay StRichmond, VA 23230
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Nest Scott's Addition
3113 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23230
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3410 W Clay StRichmond, VA 23230
2627 Floyd Ave
RichmondVA23220
2625 Floyd Ave
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 151111 N Thompson St
1111 N Thompson StRichmond, VA 23230
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTriton Scotts Addition - Monument
3700 Monument AveRichmond, VA 23230
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityEllison Museum District
3600 Grove AveRichmond, VA 23221
3406 Cutshaw Ave
RichmondVA23230
210 N Nansemond St
RichmondVA23221
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2802 Park AveRichmond, VA 23221
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3001 W Leigh StRichmond, VA 23230
3001 W Cary St
RichmondVA23221
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Chasen
2922 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23230
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4 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Unit Apt 1, Unit Apt 1
4 N Arthur Ashe BoulevardRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,9552 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1
3139 Ellwood Ave, Unit D
3139 Ellwood AveRichmond, VA 23221
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2820 Monument Ave
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Carytown Crossing
3502 Kensington AveRichmond, VA 23221
119 N Robinson St
RichmondVA23220
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Virginia Apartments
2602-2608 Kensington AveRichmond, VA 23220
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3329 Cutshaw Ave
3329 Cutshaw AveRichmond, VA 23230
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MacTavish Flats
1302 MacTavish AveRichmond, VA 23230
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3514 Park Ave.
3514 Park AveRichmond, VA 23221
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306 N Mulberry St
306 N Mulberry StRichmond, VA 23220
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3425 Kensington Avenue
3425 Kensington AveRichmond, VA 23221
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Century Flats
1004 N Thompson StRichmond, VA 23230
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Argon
3805 Cutshaw AveRichmond, VA 23230
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Osprey Lofts
3210 W Leigh StRichmond, VA 23230
3212 Ellwood Ave
RichmondVA23221
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Kensington Court
2900 Kensington AveRichmond, VA 23221
3903 Cutshaw Ave
RichmondVA23230
3119 Hanover Ave
RichmondVA23221
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3600 West Broad Street
3600 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23230
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3901-3903 Cutshaw Ave
3901-3903 Cutshaw AveRichmond, VA 23230
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Hardwicke House
3212 Cutshaw AveRichmond, VA 23230
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3900 Monument
3900 Monument AveRichmond, VA 23230
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The Museum District, Richmond, VA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Museum District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| The Museum District Studio Apartments | $1,614 | $1,315 | $1,946 |
| The Museum District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,901 | $1,028 | $3,169 |
| The Museum District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,605 | $1,445 | $4,536 |
| The Museum District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,339 | $2,007 | $2,615 |
| The Museum District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,240 | $3,240 | $3,240 |
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Cheapest Available The Museum District Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Museum District area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Pierce Arrow priced from $1,355. The Gallery Midtown Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable The Museum District apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Pierce Arrow | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,355 |
| The Gallery Midtown Apartments | Renovated Ellwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Soda Flats | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Collection of Historic Richmond | A11, A12, A13, A14, A15, A16, A17, A18 & A19 | 1BR,1BA | $1,471 |
| Argon | The Tantalum | 1BR,1BA | $1,485 |
| The Summit at Scotts Addition | The Chalet | 1BR,1BA | $1,489 |
| The Icon | 1 Bedroom Tower | 1BR,1BA | $1,510 |
| The Preserve Scotts Addition | Cola | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Courtyard Lofts | Marshall | 1BR,1BA | $1,555 |
| The Nest Scott's Addition | The Aerie | 1BR,1BA | $1,578 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Museum District, VA
As of May 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Museum District area is the $1.68 price per square foot 2D (RENO) Model at River School Lofts in the in the Far West neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value The Museum District apartment is the # 34 Model at The Abby on Stuart starting at $3,050 with a $2.34 price per square foot in the Far West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Museum District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| River School Lofts | 2D (RENO) | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| The Abby on Stuart | # 34 | 2BR,2BA | $2.34 |
| 2802 Park Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| The Preserve Scotts Addition | Oasis | 2BR,2BA | $2.39 |
| Soda Flats | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.26 |
| Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove Ave | Kensington Place - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Courtyard Lofts | Marshall | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| The Collection of Historic Richmond | B4 & B5 | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| The Icon | 1 Bedroom Tower | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Triton Scotts Addition - Monument | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Museum District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in The Museum District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Museum District is under $1,578.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Museum District?
The cheapest apartment in The Museum District is The Gallery Midtown Apartments which is listed at $1,395, while the average apartment in The Museum District costs $3,240.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Museum District?
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 26 regular apartments in The Museum District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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