
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Far West Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (25 Rentals)
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Far West, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Far West?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Far West Studio Apartments | $2,062 | $1,050 | $5,156 |
Far West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,991 | $969 | $6,745 |
Far West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,679 | $1,379 | $10,000+ |
Far West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,072 | $2,495 | $10,000+ |
Far West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,875 | $6,500 | $7,250 |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Far West Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Cheapest Available Far West Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Far West area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Gateway Apartments priced from $1,050. Guardian Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,192. Here are the most affordable Far West apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Gateway Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Guardian Place Apartments | S1 Guardian Place 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,192 |
Crestwood at Libbie | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,379 |
South Arthur | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
The Village at Horsepen | Wiltshire | 2BR,1BA | $1,455 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Far West, VA
As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Far West area is the $1.32 price per square foot D2 ALT Model at Jordans Branch Apartments in the in the Far West neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Far West apartment is the The Ray Jr Model at The Ella Scotts Addition starting at $2,406 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the Bellevue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Far West apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Jordans Branch Apartments | D2 ALT | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.32 |
The Ella Scotts Addition | The Ray Jr | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
River School Lofts | 2A (RENO) | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
The Estates at Horsepen | The Norwood | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.22 |
Malvern Manor Apartments | Renovated Grove | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove Ave | Kensington Place - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
South Arthur | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
The Preserve | The Real Thing | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
Crestwood at Libbie | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
The Village at Horsepen | Newbury | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Far West Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Far West?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Far West is at Gateway Apartments listed at $1,050.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Far West Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Far West Apartment is $1,277 at Guardian Place Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Far West Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Far West is starting from $1,379 at Crestwood at Libbie.
What is the most affordable Far West Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Far West Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Alder on Dabney and starts from $3,275.
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