Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Museum District Richmond, VA from $800 (24 Rentals)

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Virginia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Virginia Apartments

2602-2608 Kensington AveRichmond, VA 23220
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3329 Cutshaw Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3329 Cutshaw Ave

3329 Cutshaw AveRichmond, VA 23230
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3514 Park Ave.
1 Bedroom Apartments

3514 Park Ave.

3514 Park AveRichmond, VA 23221
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MacTavish Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

MacTavish Flats

1302 MacTavish AveRichmond, VA 23230
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306 N Mulberry St
2 Bedroom Apartments

306 N Mulberry St

306 N Mulberry StRichmond, VA 23220
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Century Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Century Flats

1004 N Thompson StRichmond, VA 23230
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Kensington Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kensington Court

2900 Kensington AveRichmond, VA 23221
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Argon Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Argon Apartments

3805 Cutshaw AveRichmond, VA 23230
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The Museum District, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available The Museum District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Museum District area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at 3425 Kensington Avenue priced from $1,275. Soda Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable The Museum District apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3425 Kensington Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,275
Soda Flats1B1BR,1BA$1,450
The PreserveThe Candler1BR,1BA$1,492
The Summit at Scotts AdditionThe Retreat1BR,1BA$1,513
The Nest Scott's Addition11A1BR,1BA$1,564

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Museum District, VA

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Museum District area is the $2.04 price per square foot # 17 Model at The Abby on Stuart in the in the Far West neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value The Museum District apartment is the Hardwicke House Unit 204 Model at Hardwicke House starting at $2,009 with a $2.14 price per square foot in the Bellevue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Museum District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Abby on Stuart# 172BR,2.5BA$2.04
Hardwicke HouseHardwicke House Unit 2043BR,2BA$2.14
River School Lofts1D (RENO)1BR,1BA$2.16
3101 W Cary St, Unit apt B3101 W Cary St1BR,1BA$2.37
The Icon1 Bedroom Tower1BR,1BA$2.23
The PreserveThe Candler1BR,1BA$2.04
INK at Scott's CollectionMirela1BR,1BA$2.41
Triton Scotts Addition - MonumentA11BR,1BA$2.57
The Nest Scott's Addition11A1BR,1BA$2.62
The Summit at Scotts AdditionThe Chateau1BR,1BA$2.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Museum District, Richmond, VA

Ranked #146

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the The Museum District Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Museum District Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom The Museum District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The Museum District Apartment is $1,275 at 3425 Kensington Avenue.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom The Museum District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in The Museum District is starting from $2,095 at The Preserve.

What is the most affordable The Museum District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap The Museum District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hardwicke House and starts from $2,009.

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