
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Museum District Richmond, VA from $800 (18 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 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,928 | $969 | $3,901 |
The Museum District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,517 | $1,445 | $6,550 |
The Museum District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,411 | $2,490 | $7,150 |
The Museum District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,802 | $2,200 | $7,250 |
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There are currently 18 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 $1,324. 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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The Summit at Scotts Addition | The Retreat | 1BR,1BA | $1,324 |
Soda Flats | 1L | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
The Nest | 11C | 1BR,1BA | $1,536 |
Scott's View | Cardinal - Mazarine | 1BR,1BA | $1,567 |
Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove Ave | Kensington Place - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,576 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Museum District, VA
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Museum District area is the $1.73 price per square foot 2A (RENO) Model at River School Lofts in the in the Far West neighborhood starting from $2,110. The second greatest value The Museum District apartment is the The Diamond Model at Courtyard Lofts starting at $1,725 with a $1.62 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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River School Lofts | 2A (RENO) | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Courtyard Lofts | The Diamond | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove Ave | Kensington Place - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
The Collection of Historic Richmond | B4 & B5 | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Hardwicke House | Hardwicke House Unit 314 | 2BR,2BA | $2.46 |
The Preserve | The Real Thing | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
The Icon | 1 Bedroom Tower | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
INK at Scott's Collection | Mirela | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
The Summit at Scotts Addition | The Chateau | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
The Gallery Midtown Apartments | Classic Ellwood | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThe Museum District, Richmond, VA
Ranked #139
Among neighborhoods in Richmond, VA 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?
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- 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 $1,324 at The Summit at Scotts Addition.
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 $1,576 at Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove Ave.
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 3425 Kensington Avenue and starts from $1,795.
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