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Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
The Diamond, Richmond, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in The Diamond
$1,561/mo
56%vs previous year
The average rent in The Diamond is $1,561 per month as of August 2026. This is 20% below the national average rent, or $379 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in The Diamond
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of The Diamond rentals at each price point
Rent trends in The Diamond, Richmond, VA
Average rent prices in The Diamond have decreased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 56% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
The Diamond, Richmond, VA
Rent prices in The Diamond vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in The Diamond is $1,562, whereas a house costs $2,537. 1-bedroom apartments in The Diamond run $1,429 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,879.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,462 | 5% | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,809 | 6% | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,700 | 3% | 25% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Ginter Park | $1,522 | |
John Marshall | $1,763 | |
Malvern Gardens | $1,895 | |
Mary Munford | $1,895 | |
Newtowne West | $1,850 | |
Willow Lawn | $2,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,562 | 8% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,475 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,537 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,462
Last 30 days
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,809
Last 30 days
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
25%
Ginter Park
Average rent
$1,522
John Marshall
Average rent
$1,763
Malvern Gardens
Average rent
$1,895
Mary Munford
Average rent
$1,895
Newtowne West
Average rent
$1,850
Willow Lawn
Average rent
$2,100
Apartments
Average rent
$1,562
Last 30 days
8%
Condos
Average rent
$2,475
Houses
Average rent
$2,537
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in The Diamond, Richmond, VA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in The Diamond, Richmond, VA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in The Diamond and Ginter Park by all bedroom counts and property types.
The Diamond
20%lower than the national median
22%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in The Diamond, Richmond, VA is 3% higher than the median rent in Ginter Park, Richmond, VA.
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2402 Ownby Ln, Richmond, VA 23220
3 beds
2 baths
$3,037–$3,287
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2402 Ownby Ln, Richmond, VA 23220
3 beds
2 baths
$3,037–$3,287
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1601 Overbrook Rd, Richmond, VA 23220
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,407–$5,882
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1601 Overbrook Rd, Richmond, VA 23220
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,407–$5,882
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Apartment for rent
1h ago
2402 Ownby Ln, Richmond, VA 23220
3 beds
2 baths
$3,037–$3,287
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1601 Overbrook Rd, Richmond, VA 23220
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,407–$5,882
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Frequently asked questions for The Diamond, Richmond, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the The Diamond rental market.
How much is rent in The Diamond?
The average rent in The Diamond is $1,561 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in The Diamond?
Average rent prices in The Diamond have decreased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 56% since last year.
How does The Diamond rent compare to the national average?
Rent in The Diamond is 20% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $379 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in The Diamond?
To comfortably afford rent in The Diamond, you'd need to earn approximately $62,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).