
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Museum District Richmond, VA from $800 (24 Rentals)
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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 |
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The Museum District Studio Apartments | $1,875 | $1,875 | $1,875 |
The Museum District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,936 | $1,028 | $3,864 |
The Museum District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,686 | $1,365 | $5,182 |
The Museum District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,420 | $2,350 | $4,800 |
The Museum District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,984 | $5,875 | $6,090 |
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There are currently 24 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 3425 Kensington Avenue priced from $1,275. Soda Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable The Museum District apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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3425 Kensington Avenue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
Soda Flats | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
The Preserve | The Candler | 1BR,1BA | $1,492 |
The Summit at Scotts Addition | The Retreat | 1BR,1BA | $1,513 |
The Nest Scott's Addition | 11A | 1BR,1BA | $1,564 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Museum District, VA
As of July 25, 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 Hardwicke House Unit 204 Model at Hardwicke House starting at $2,009 with a $2.14 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. |
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The Abby on Stuart | # 17 | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.04 |
Hardwicke House | Hardwicke House Unit 204 | 3BR,2BA | $2.14 |
River School Lofts | 1D (RENO) | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
3101 W Cary St, Unit apt B | 3101 W Cary St | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
The Icon | 1 Bedroom Tower | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
The Preserve | The Candler | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
INK at Scott's Collection | Mirela | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
Triton Scotts Addition - Monument | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
The Nest Scott's Addition | 11A | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
The Summit at Scotts Addition | The Chateau | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThe Museum District, Richmond, VA
Ranked #146
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the The Museum District Neighborhood in Richmond, VA
Walk Score®
91 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
79 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
45 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,275 at 3425 Kensington Avenue.
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 $2,095 at The Preserve.
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 Hardwicke House and starts from $2,009.
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