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3502 Kensington AveRichmond, VA 23221
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3210 Ellwood Ave, Unit D
3210 Ellwood AveRichmond, VA 23221
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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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907 N L North Hamilton StRichmond, VA 23221
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3200 W Clay StRichmond, VA 23230
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2621 Stuart AveRichmond, VA 23220
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907 N L North Hamilton StRichmond, VA 23221
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308 N Nansemond StRichmond, VA 23221
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Summit at Scotts Addition
3022 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23230
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2820 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23230
3509 Park Ave
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1209 Mactavish AveRichmond, VA 23230
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3410 W Clay StRichmond, VA 23230
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3000 W Clay StRichmond, VA 23230
2623 Floyd Ave
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Preserve Scotts Addition
1310 Roseneath RdRichmond, VA 23230
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3113 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23230
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now1111 N Thompson St
1111 N Thompson StRichmond, VA 23230
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3700 Monument AveRichmond, VA 23230
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowEllison Museum District
3600 Grove AveRichmond, VA 23221
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414 N Sheppard St
414 N Sheppard StRichmond, VA 23221
4 N Auburn Ave
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3001 W Cary St
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2922 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23230
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GEM at Scott's Collection
3001 W Leigh StRichmond, VA 23230
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3215 Stuart AveRichmond, VA 23221
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3121 Grove Ave, Unit 3
3121 Grove AveRichmond, VA 23221
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2820 Monument Ave
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509 N Hamilton St, Unit 509 I
509 N Hamilton St
RichmondVA23221
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2602-2608 Kensington AveRichmond, VA 23220
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3329 Cutshaw Ave
3329 Cutshaw AveRichmond, VA 23230
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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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Century Flats
1004 N Thompson StRichmond, VA 23230
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Osprey Lofts
3210 W Leigh StRichmond, VA 23230
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Argon
3805 Cutshaw AveRichmond, VA 23230
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3425 Kensington Avenue
3425 Kensington AveRichmond, VA 23221
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Kensington Court
2900 Kensington AveRichmond, VA 23221
3009 Monument Ave
RichmondVA23221
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2802 Park Ave
2802 Park AveRichmond, VA 23221
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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
3438 Parkwood Ave
RichmondVA23221
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Museum District Studio Apartments | $1,588 | $1,315 | $1,946 |
| The Museum District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,913 | $1,031 | $3,119 |
| The Museum District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,686 | $1,445 | $4,536 |
| The Museum District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,646 | $2,097 | $3,500 |
| The Museum District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,975 | $2,975 | $2,975 |
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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. Argon has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,415. Here are the most affordable The Museum District apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce Arrow | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,355 |
| Argon | The Rhodium | 1BR,1BA | $1,415 |
| The Collection of Historic Richmond | B4 & B5 | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Summit at Scotts Addition | The Chalet | 1BR,1BA | $1,463 |
| Soda Flats | Timeless Tonic | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| Courtyard Lofts | Marshall | 1BR,1BA | $1,555 |
| The Preserve Scotts Addition | The Nickel | Studio,1BA | $1,596 |
| The Nest Scott's Addition | The Aerie | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
| 1111 N Thompson St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| INK at Scott's Collection | INK Contrast | 1BR,1BA | $1,678 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Museum District, VA
As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Museum District area is the $1.74 price per square foot 2D (RENO) Model at River School Lofts in the in the Far West neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value The Museum District apartment is the 3121 Grove Ave Model at 3121 Grove Ave, Unit 3 starting at $1,950 with a $2.05 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 | $1.74 |
| 3121 Grove Ave, Unit 3 | 3121 Grove Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Courtyard Lofts | Marshall | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| The Collection of Historic Richmond | B4 & B5 | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Triton Scotts Addition - Monument | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Soda Flats | Vintage Fizz | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| INK at Scott's Collection | INK Mirela | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| The Nest Scott's Addition | The Aerie | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| 1111 N Thompson St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Argon | The Rhodium | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
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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 $1,678.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Museum District?
The cheapest apartment in The Museum District is Argon which is listed at $1,415, while the average apartment in The Museum District costs $2,975.
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 31 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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