Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near West Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (63 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Near West area of Richmond.

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1719 Blair St

RichmondVA23220

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1721 Blair St

RichmondVA23220
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1328 W Cary St

RichmondVA23220
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2700 Idlewood Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2700 Idlewood Ave

2700 Idlewood AveRichmond, VA 23220
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Virginia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Virginia Apartments

2602-2608 Kensington AveRichmond, VA 23220
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Eagle Mill Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Mill Towers

1414 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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408-410 Dobson St
2 Bedroom Apartments

408-410 Dobson St

408-410 Dobson StRichmond, VA 23220
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Pine Court Apartments III
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Court Apartments III

723-725 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Parkwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Parkwood

3003 Parkwood AveRichmond, VA 23221
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Eagle Mill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Mill Apartments

1400 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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Near West, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Near West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near West area of Richmond, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Eagle Mill Lofts priced from $950. The Collection of Historic Richmond has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Near West apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eagle Mill Lofts2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$950
The Collection of Historic RichmondA3, A4 & A51BR,1BA$1,199
Southern Stove LoftsstudioStudio,1BA$1,275
The CarouselJumperStudio,1BA$1,325
The Scout Scotts Addition*The 1908 - Income Restricted*Studio,1BA$1,330
The Summit at Scotts AdditionThe Chateau1BR,1BA$1,337
Todd LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,359
Soda Flats1L1BR,1BA$1,450
805W LoftsA41BR,1BA$1,450
Cookie Factory Lofts1 Bed/ 1.5 Bath1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near West, VA

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near West area is the $1.76 price per square foot The Ownby Model at The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers Row in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $3,080. The second greatest value Near West apartment is the 1714 W Cary St Model at 1714 W Cary St, Unit 4 starting at $2,900 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Near West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Near West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers RowThe Ownby3BR,2.5BA$1.76
1714 W Cary St, Unit 41714 W Cary St2BR,2.5BA$1.75
1706 Floyd Ave, Unit B1706 Floyd Ave2BR,1BA$1.63
River School Lofts1G1BR,1BA$1.79
Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove AveKensington Place - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.58
Iron House Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.96
The Gallery Midtown ApartmentsClassic Patterson2BR,1BA$1.84
Cookie Factory Lofts1 Bed/ 1.5 Bath1BR,1.5BA$1.81
Todd LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.08
Eagle Mill LoftsStudiosStudio ,1BA$2.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Near West, Richmond, VA

Ranked #87

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near West Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Near West?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Near West is under $1,500.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near West?

The cheapest apartment in Near West is Eagle Mill Lofts which is listed at $1,125, while the average apartment in Near West costs $2,999.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Near West?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 22 regular apartments in Near West that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Near West?

Cheap apartments in Near West have an average cost of $350 which is $2,649 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near West.

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