
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near West Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (66 Rentals)
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Coliseum Lofts

Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove Ave

Iron House Apartments

1318 W. Broad St.

2601 Park Ave

1917 Lakeview Ave

2809 Grove Ave, Unit Apt C

403 Cleveland St

3208 Ellwood Ave

1721 Blair St

The Collection of Historic Richmond

1719 Blair St

Kent Road Village

1915 Lakeview Ave

Southern Stove Lofts

The Gallery Midtown Apartments

1619 W Grace St

Cookie Factory Lofts

The Carousel

1510 W Broad St - Residential

2711 W Grace St

1826 Thomas St

6 S Granby St

1728 Claiborne St

1726 Claiborne St

1523 W Cary St

Todd Lofts

2602 Grove Ave

Circ Apartments

The Summit at Scotts Addition

3206 Ellwood Ave

1900 Lakeview Ave

The Scout Scott's Addition

The Westbrook at Brewers Row Apartments

2900 Kensington Ave

1613 W Grace St

3204 Stuart Ave, Unit D

3118 Hanover Ave

1422 Winder St
Near West, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Near West?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Near West Studio Apartments | $1,397 | $955 | $2,388 |
Near West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,631 | $969 | $2,964 |
Near West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,043 | $1,150 | $6,550 |
Near West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,366 | $1,100 | $7,150 |
Near West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,112 | $975 | $7,250 |
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There are currently 66 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Near West Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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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. 3425 Kensington Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable Near West apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Eagle Mill Lofts | 2bed 1bth | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
3425 Kensington Avenue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
The Collection of Historic Richmond | A3, A4 & A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Southern Stove Lofts | studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
The Gallery Midtown Apartments | Classic Ellwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,255 |
Cookie Factory Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
The Carousel | Jumper | Studio,1BA | $1,306 |
The Scout Scott's Addition | *The 1908 - Income Restricted* | Studio,1BA | $1,330 |
805W Lofts | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
3514 Park Ave. | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near West, VA
As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near West area is the $1.73 price per square foot 2A (RENO) Model at River School Lofts in the in the Far West neighborhood starting from $2,110. The second greatest value Near West apartment is the 1706 Floyd Ave Model at 1706 Floyd Ave, Unit B starting at $1,850 with a $1.54 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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River School Lofts | 2A (RENO) | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
1706 Floyd Ave, Unit B | 1706 Floyd Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove Ave | Kensington Place - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
3425 Kensington Avenue | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Georgetown | Monument | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Iron House Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
3514 Park Ave. | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.65 |
The 1805 | The Third Distraction | 2BR,2BA | $2.13 |
Colorado Manor Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Lakeview Manor | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNear West, Richmond, VA
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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 $1,395.
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 $2,574.
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 947 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 $267 which is $2,307 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near West.
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