
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Museum District Richmond, VA from $800 (25 Rentals)
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The Summit at Scotts Addition

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3509 Park Ave

The Nest Scott's Addition

3600 W Broad St

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Soda Flats

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3425 Kensington Avenue

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Argon

3514 Park Ave.

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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 | $1,791 | $1,315 | $1,946 |
| The Museum District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,926 | $1,028 | $3,328 |
| The Museum District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,646 | $1,445 | $4,521 |
| The Museum District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,872 | $2,007 | $3,995 |
| The Museum District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,731 | $3,300 | $5,994 |
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There are currently 25 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 Summit at Scotts Addition priced from $1,341. The Nest Scott's Addition has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,409. Here are the most affordable The Museum District apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Summit at Scotts Addition | The Retreat | 1BR,1BA | $1,341 |
| The Nest Scott's Addition | The Aerie | 1BR,1BA | $1,409 |
| Soda Flats | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Collection of Historic Richmond | B4 & B5 | 2BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| The Gallery Midtown Apartments | Classic Patterson | 2BR,1BA | $1,535 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Museum District, VA
As of March 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Museum District area is the $1.79 price per square foot # 17 Model at The Abby on Stuart in the in the Far West neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value The Museum District apartment is the Clay Model at Courtyard Lofts starting at $1,820 with a $1.58 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 | $1.79 |
| Courtyard Lofts | Clay | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| 2808 Floyd Ave, Unit A | 2808 Floyd Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove Ave | Kensington Place - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| The Gallery Midtown Apartments | Renovated Patterson | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| The Collection of Historic Richmond | B1, B2 & B3 | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| River School Lofts | 1B (RENO) | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| The Icon | 1 Bedroom Tower | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Soda Flats | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| The Nest Scott's Addition | The Roost | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
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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 $1,651.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Museum District?
The cheapest apartment in The Museum District is The Summit at Scotts Addition which is listed at $1,341, while the average apartment in The Museum District costs $4,900.
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 29 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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