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

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2700 Idlewood Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2700 Idlewood Ave

2700 Idlewood AveRichmond, VA 23220
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3329 Cutshaw Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3329 Cutshaw Ave

3329 Cutshaw AveRichmond, VA 23230
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MacTavish Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

MacTavish Flats

1302 MacTavish AveRichmond, VA 23230
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The Parkwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Parkwood

3003 Parkwood AveRichmond, VA 23221
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Argon Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Argon Apartments

3805 Cutshaw AveRichmond, VA 23230
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3514 Park Ave.
2 Bedroom Apartments

3514 Park Ave.

3514 Park AveRichmond, VA 23221
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South Arthur
1 Bedroom Apartments

South Arthur

215-217 S Arthur Ashe BlvdRichmond, VA 23220
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Kensington Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kensington Court

2900 Kensington AveRichmond, VA 23221
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Scotts Edge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Scotts Edge

3408-3410 Moore StRichmond, VA 23230

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Far West, Richmond, VA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gateway ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,050
Guardian Place ApartmentsS1 Guardian Place 1Studio,1BA$1,192
Crestwood at Libbie2X12BR,1BA$1,379
South Arthur1/11BR,1BA$1,400
The Village at HorsepenWiltshire2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Jordans Branch ApartmentsD2 ALT3BR,2.5BA$1.32
The Ella Scotts AdditionThe Ray Jr2BR,2BA$1.94
River School Lofts2A (RENO)2BR,1BA$1.73
The Estates at HorsepenThe Norwood2BR,2.5BA$2.22
Malvern Manor ApartmentsRenovated Grove2BR,1BA$2.20
Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove AveKensington Place - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.58
South Arthur1/11BR,1BA$1.65
The PreserveThe Real Thing1BR,1BA$2.37
Crestwood at Libbie2X12BR,1BA$2.10
The Village at HorsepenNewbury1BR,1BA$2.34

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Far West, Richmond, VA

Ranked #118

Among neighborhoods in Richmond, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.0
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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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