
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Museum District Richmond, VA from $800 (27 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the The Museum District area of Richmond.


The Collection of Historic Richmond

3210 Ellwood Ave

Kent Road Village

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Courtyard Lofts
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The Summit at Scotts Addition

Georgetown

Soda Flats

Scott's View

3204 Stuart Ave, Unit D

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MacTavish Flats

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3425 Kensington Avenue

Kensington Court
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 | $1,796 | $1,713 | $2,100 |
| The Museum District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,948 | $1,028 | $3,250 |
| The Museum District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,613 | $1,349 | $4,515 |
| The Museum District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,113 | $2,500 | $3,995 |
| The Museum District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,464 | $4,900 | $5,994 |
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There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The Museum District Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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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 1 Bed unit found at The Collection of Historic Richmond priced from $1,099. The Gallery Midtown Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,355. Here are the most affordable The Museum District apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Collection of Historic Richmond | A3, A4 & A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| The Gallery Midtown Apartments | Classic Ellwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,355 |
| The Summit at Scotts Addition | The Retreat | 1BR,1BA | $1,364 |
| Soda Flats | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Scott's View | Cardinal - Mazarine | 1BR,1BA | $1,461 |
| Courtyard Lofts | The Boulevard | 1BR,1BA | $1,510 |
| The Nest Scott's Addition | 11A | 1BR,1BA | $1,564 |
| The Preserve | Ice Breaker | 1BR,1BA | $1,632 |
| INK at Scott's Collection | a10a | 1BR,1BA | $1,636 |
| GEM at Scott's Collection | Hope | 1BR,1BA | $1,637 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Museum District, VA
As of January 21, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Abby on Stuart | # 17 | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.04 |
| Soda Flats | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove Ave | Kensington Place - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| River School Lofts | 1B (RENO) | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| The Preserve Scotts Addition | Ice Breaker | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| The Icon | 1 Bedroom Tower | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| Triton Scotts Addition - Monument | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| Courtyard Lofts | The Boulevard | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| The Gallery Midtown Apartments | Classic Ellwood | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| The Collection of Historic Richmond | A3, A4 & A5 | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
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 $5,500.
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 $136 which is $5,364 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Museum District.
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