Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Museum District Richmond, VA from $800 (28 Rentals)

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$1,550 - $2,225

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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3600 W Broad St

RichmondVA23230

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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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Hardwicke House
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hardwicke House

3212 Cutshaw AveRichmond, VA 23230
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Argon Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Argon Apartments

3805 Cutshaw AveRichmond, VA 23230
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2900 Kensington Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2900 Kensington Ave

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 $1,292. Scott's View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,422. Here are the most affordable The Museum District apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Collection of Historic RichmondA6, A7 & A81BR,1BA$1,292
Scott's ViewRuby - Indigo1BR,1BA$1,422
The Summit at Scotts AdditionThe Retreat1BR,1BA$1,509
Courtyard LoftsThe Moore1BR,1BA$1,515
The Nest Scott's Addition11A1BR,1BA$1,564
INK at Scott's Collectiona10d1BR,1BA$1,623
The PreserveIce Breaker1BR,1BA$1,628
GEM at Scott's CollectionHope1BR,1BA$1,637
Triton Scotts Addition - MonumentA11BR,1BA$1,645

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Museum District, VA

As of December 29, 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 3 Bed, 2 Bath Model at 100 N Arthur Ashe Blvd starting at $2,500 with a $1.39 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Abby on Stuart# 172BR,2.5BA$2.04
100 N Arthur Ashe Blvd3 Bed, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.39
The PreserveOasis2BR,2BA$2.34
The Icon2 Bedroom Tower2BR,2BA$2.19
Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove AveKensington Place - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.68
Carytown Crossing2D2BR,2BA$2.55
The Gallery Midtown ApartmentsRenovated Grove1BR,1BA$2.09
3009 Ellwood Ave, Unit A3009 Ellwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.98
Courtyard LoftsThe Moore1BR,1BA$2.11
Triton Scotts Addition - MonumentA11BR,1BA$2.42

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Museum District, Richmond, VA

Ranked #121

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

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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 $1,292 at The Collection of Historic Richmond.

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 $1,499 at The Collection of Historic Richmond.

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 The Collection of Historic Richmond and starts from $1,899.

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