Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Museum District Richmond, VA from $800 (27 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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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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Osprey Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Osprey Lofts

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

Century Flats

1004 N Thompson StRichmond, VA 23230
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Argon Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Argon Apartments

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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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 The Collection of Historic Richmond priced from $1,199. The Gallery Midtown Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,360. Here are the most affordable The Museum District apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Collection of Historic RichmondA11, A12, A13, A14, A15, A16, A17, A18 & A191BR,1BA$1,199
The Gallery Midtown ApartmentsClassic Floyd1BR,1BA$1,360
The Summit at Scotts AdditionThe Retreat1BR,1BA$1,407
Soda FlatsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
Scott's ViewCardinal - Mazarine1BR,1BA$1,454
Courtyard LoftsThe Boulevard1BR,1BA$1,510
The Preserve Scotts AdditionIce Breaker1BR,1BA$1,550
The Icon1 Bedroom Tower1BR,1BA$1,610
The Nest Scott's Addition11A1BR,1BA$1,611
INK at Scott's Collectiona10a1BR,1BA$1,636

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Museum District, VA

As of January 23, 2026 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 Two Bedroom Model at Soda Flats starting at $2,191 with a $2.15 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
Soda FlatsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.15
Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove AveKensington Place - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.68
The Gallery Midtown ApartmentsRenovated Kensington2BR,1BA$2.05
River School Lofts1B (RENO)1BR,1BA$2.28
The Preserve Scotts AdditionIce Breaker1BR,1BA$2.29
The Icon1 Bedroom Tower1BR,1BA$2.27
Courtyard LoftsThe Boulevard1BR,1BA$2.24
The Summit at Scotts AdditionThe Chalet1BR,1BA$2.48
The Collection of Historic RichmondA3, A4 & A51BR,1BA$2.19

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Museum District, Richmond, VA

Ranked #132

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

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Museum District Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in The Museum District is The Collection of Historic Richmond which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in The Museum District costs $5,200.

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 33 regular apartments in The Museum District 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 Museum District?

Cheap apartments in The Museum District have an average cost of $143 which is $5,057 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Museum District.

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