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Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
The Museum District, Richmond, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in The Museum District
$1,795/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in The Museum District is $1,795 per month as of October 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $105 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in The Museum District
37
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of The Museum District rentals at each price point
Rent trends in The Museum District, Richmond, VA
Average rent prices in The Museum District have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 Museum District, Richmond, VA
Rent prices in The Museum District vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in The Museum District is $1,782, whereas a house costs $2,550. 1-bedroom apartments in The Museum District run $1,599 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,795.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,460 |  1% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $1,565 | 9% | 31% | |
2 bedroom | $1,795 | 5% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,395 | 1% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $2,700 | No Change | 54% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Carver | $1,739 | |
Carytown | $1,800 | |
Monroe Ward | $1,295 | |
Randolph | $1,645 | |
The Fan | $1,695 | |
Vcu | $1,695 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,782 | 9% | 12% | |
Condos | $1,995 | 34% | 74% | |
Houses | $2,550 | No Change | 50% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,460
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,565
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
31%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last year
54%
Carver
Average rent
$1,739
Carytown
Average rent
$1,800
Monroe Ward
Average rent
$1,295
Randolph
Average rent
$1,645
The Fan
Average rent
$1,695
Vcu
Average rent
$1,695
Apartments
Average rent
$1,782
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
12%
Condos
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
34%
Last year
74%
Houses
Average rent
$2,550
Last year
50%
The table above reflects average rent prices in The Museum District, 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 Museum District, Richmond, VA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in The Museum District and Carver by all bedroom counts and property types.
The Museum District
6%lower than the national median
8%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in The Museum District, Richmond, VA is 3% higher than the median rent in Carver, Richmond, VA.
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5d+ ago
3218 W Grace St, Richmond, VA 23221
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3310 Ellwood Ave, Richmond, VA 23221
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
3110 Kensington Ave, Richmond, VA 23221
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
19h ago
3115 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA 23221
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
The Museum District house for rent in Richmond
3 beds
2 baths
$4,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Jan 12
5d+ ago
3215 Stuart Ave, Richmond, VA 23221
1 bed
1 bath
$3,225
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
3101 Kensington Ave, Richmond, VA 23221
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,190–$2,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
17h ago
3502 Kensington Ave Apt 1, Richmond, VA 23221
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,031–$2,019
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
17h ago
3502 Kensington Ave Apt 1, Richmond, VA 23221
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,031–$2,019
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3215 Stuart Ave, Richmond, VA 23221
1 bed
1 bath
$3,225
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
2832 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA 23221
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$1,795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
3101 Kensington Ave, Richmond, VA 23221
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,190–$2,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
17h ago
3502 Kensington Ave Apt 1, Richmond, VA 23221
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,031–$2,019
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4h ago
3301 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA 23221
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$1,595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
2832 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA 23221
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$1,795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
800 N Sheppard St, Richmond, VA 23221
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
17h ago
3502 Kensington Ave Apt 1, Richmond, VA 23221
1 bed
1 bath
$1,108–$1,225
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3215 Stuart Ave, Richmond, VA 23221
1 bed
1 bath
$3,225
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
3230 W Grace St, Richmond, VA 23221
1 bed
1 bath
$1,275
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
3110 Kensington Ave, Richmond, VA 23221
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for The Museum District, Richmond, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the The Museum District rental market.
How much is rent in The Museum District?
The average rent in The Museum District is $1,795 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in The Museum District?
Average rent prices in The Museum District have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.
How does The Museum District rent compare to the national average?
Rent in The Museum District is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $105 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in The Museum District?
To comfortably afford rent in The Museum District, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/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).