Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near West Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (65 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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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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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eagle Mill Lofts2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$950
3425 Kensington Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,175
The Collection of Historic RichmondA3, A4 & A51BR,1BA$1,199
Southern Stove Loftsstudio1BR,1BA$1,250
The Gallery Midtown ApartmentsClassic Ellwood1BR,1BA$1,255
The CarouselJumperStudio,1BA$1,300
The Scout Scott's Addition*The 1908 - Income Restricted*Studio,1BA$1,330
805W LoftsA41BR,1BA$1,350
3514 Park Ave.2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,395
Colorado Manor Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near West, VA

As of March 28, 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 2BR/1.0BA Model at 3425 Kensington Avenue starting at $1,395 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Far 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.
River School Lofts2A (RENO)2BR,1BA$1.73
3425 Kensington Avenue2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.58
GeorgetownMonument2BR,1BA$1.64
Iron House Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.84
3514 Park Ave.2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.65
The Gallery Midtown ApartmentsRenovated Grove1BR,1BA$2.01
The 1805The Third Distraction2BR,2BA$2.13
Colorado Manor Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.78
Lakeview Manor2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.99
Eagle Mill LoftsStudiosStudio ,1BA$2.24

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Near West, Richmond, VA

Ranked #84

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

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4.0
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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 $1,400.

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 19 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 $292 which is $2,282 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near West.

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