Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Museum District Richmond, VA from $800 (61 Rentals)

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property at 2912 Ellwood Ave

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 10

2912 Ellwood Ave

RichmondVA23221
property at 3218 W Grace St

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3218 W Grace St

RichmondVA23221

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Scott's View
$1,609 - $3,767
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$1,609 - $3,767

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$1,609 - $3,767
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Scott's View

3410 W Clay StRichmond, VA 23230
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property at 1111 N Thompson St

$1,600 - $1,650

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1111 N Thompson St

RichmondVA23230
property at 3106 Patterson Ave

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 27

3106 Patterson Ave

RichmondVA23221
property at 3551 Grove Ave

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 10

3551 Grove Ave

RichmondVA23221
property at 3320 W Grace St

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 14

3320 W Grace St

RichmondVA23221

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property at 208 N Nansemond St

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 15

208 N Nansemond St

RichmondVA23221
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The Icon
$1,691 - $4,090
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$1,691 - $4,090

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$1,691 - $4,090
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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1209 Mactavish AveRichmond, VA 23230
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property at 3120 Parkwood Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 7

3120 Parkwood Ave

RichmondVA23221
property at 3549 Grove Ave

$1,775

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$1,775

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$1,775

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3549 Grove Ave

RichmondVA23221
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Chasen
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$1,788 - $4,521
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$1,767 - $4,500
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Chasen

2922 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23230
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3143 Ellwood Ave, Unit C
$1,795
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$1,795

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$1,795
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3143 Ellwood Ave, Unit C

3143 Ellwood AveRichmond, VA 23221
property at 3503 Hanover Ave

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3503 Hanover Ave

RichmondVA23221
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GEM at Scott's Collection
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$1,831 - $3,174
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$1,736 - $3,079
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GEM at Scott's Collection

3001 W Leigh StRichmond, VA 23230
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property at 3106 Hanover Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3106 Hanover Ave

RichmondVA23221
property at 3501 Hanover Ave

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3501 Hanover Ave

RichmondVA23221
property at 2820 Monument Ave

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2820 Monument Ave

RichmondVA23221
property at 3543 Grove Ave

$1,995 - $2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

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3543 Grove Ave

RichmondVA23221
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Carytown Crossing
$2,264 - $2,294
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$2,258 - $2,288
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 10

Carytown Crossing

3502 Kensington AveRichmond, VA 23221
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property at 3313 Ellwood Ave

$2,395 - $2,850

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$2,395

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$2,395

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3313 Ellwood Ave

RichmondVA23221
property at 3117 Grove Ave

$2,490

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$2,490

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$2,490

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

3117 Grove Ave

RichmondVA23221
property at 7 S Dooley Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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7 S Dooley Ave

RichmondVA23221
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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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MacTavish Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

MacTavish Flats

1302 MacTavish AveRichmond, VA 23230
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3514 Park Ave.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3514 Park Ave.

3514 Park AveRichmond, VA 23221
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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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Osprey Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Osprey Lofts

3210 W Leigh StRichmond, VA 23230
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Century Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Century Flats

1004 N Thompson StRichmond, VA 23230
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Pierce Arrow
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pierce Arrow

2621 Stuart AveRichmond, VA 23220
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Argon
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Argon

3805 Cutshaw AveRichmond, VA 23230
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Kensington Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kensington Court

2900 Kensington AveRichmond, VA 23221
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2802 Park Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2802 Park Ave

2802 Park AveRichmond, VA 23221
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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 Soda Flats priced from $1,450. Argon has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,485. Here are the most affordable The Museum District apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Soda FlatsTimeless Tonic1BR,1BA$1,450
ArgonThe Tantalum1BR,1BA$1,485
The Nest Scott's AdditionThe Aerie1BR,1BA$1,499
The Summit at Scotts AdditionThe Chalet1BR,1BA$1,546
1111 N Thompson St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,600
Triton Scotts Addition - MonumentA11BR,1BA$1,644
INK at Scott's CollectionVIV Glean2BR,1BA$1,690
The Icon1 Bedroom Tower1BR,1BA$1,699
Ellison Museum DistrictS1Studio,1BA$1,719
414 N Sheppard St1bed 1bath1BR,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Museum District, VA

As of August 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Museum District area is the $2.49 price per square foot # 12 Model at The Abby on Stuart in the in the Far West neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value The Museum District apartment is the GEM Miles Model at GEM at Scott's Collection starting at $2,143 with a $2.48 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# 122BR,2BA$2.49
GEM at Scott's CollectionGEM Miles2BR,2BA$2.48
The Gallery Midtown ApartmentsRenovated Grove1BR,1BA$2.17
Hardwicke HouseHardwicke House Unit 3142BR,2BA$2.55
Triton Scotts Addition - MonumentA31BR,1BA$2.44
The Icon1 Bedroom Tower1BR,1BA$2.46
414 N Sheppard St1bed 1bath1BR,1BA$2.50
Soda FlatsThe Refreshment1BR,1BA$2.27
The Nest Scott's AdditionThe Haven1BR,1BA$2.58
ArgonThe Tantalum1BR,1BA$2.48

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Museum District, Richmond, VA

Ranked #128

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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 $1,725.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Museum District?

The cheapest apartment in The Museum District is Soda Flats which is listed at $1,450, while the average apartment in The Museum District costs $1,969.

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 23 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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