
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Far West Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $825 (68 Rentals)
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Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove Ave

3401 Monument Ave, Unit C

Crestwood at Libbie

4337 Shirley Rd

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3218 W Grace St

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Wellsmith Apartments

4201 Bromley Ln

3314 Ellwood Ave
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3322 Ellwood Ave

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Tapestry West

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The Village at Horsepen

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The Ella Scotts Addition

3204 Hanover Ave

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Scott's View

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Scotts Edge
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414 N Sheppard St

1111 N Thompson St

The Alder on Dabney

2605 Parkwood Ave

Triton Scotts Addition - Monument

The Crest at Westhampton

3106 Patterson Ave

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The Icon

2601 Parkwood Ave
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208 N Nansemond St

Ellison Museum District

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Wrighthaven Square Apartments

1510 Belleville

3549 Grove Ave

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3143 Ellwood Ave, Unit D

4208 Fitzhugh Ave

3106 Hanover Ave

3415 Stuart Ave

3924 Cutshaw Ave
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Malvern Manor Apartments

4406 Augusta Ave

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2914 Idlewood Ave

4506 Monument Ave

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4007 Cutshaw Ave, Unit A

6 N Dooley Ave

3538 Floyd Ave

2700 Idlewood Ave

3329 Cutshaw Ave

MacTavish Flats
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Far West Studio Apartments | $1,581 | $1,444 | $1,844 |
| Far West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,851 | $1,031 | $3,225 |
| Far West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,264 | $1,329 | $3,520 |
| Far West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,076 | $2,695 | $3,665 |
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There are currently 68 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 MacTavish Flats priced from $1,053. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacTavish Flats | B | Studio,1BA | $1,053 |
| Guardian Place Apartments | S1 Guardian Place 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,192 |
| 3425 Kensington Avenue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Crestwood at Libbie | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,329 |
| Wellsmith Apartments | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,444 |
| Penstock Quarter Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,463 |
| Tapestry West | Canvas | 1BR,1BA | $1,531 |
| The Village at Horsepen | Brighton | 1BR,1BA | $1,535 |
| 3530 Grove Avenue | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| 414 N Sheppard St | 1bed 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,587 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Far West, VA
As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Far West area is the $1.80 price per square foot 4104 Patterson Ave Model at 4104 Patterson Ave, Unit Apt. 1 in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Far West apartment is the 4418 Cutshaw Ave Model at 4418 Cutshaw Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,200 with a $1.83 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4104 Patterson Ave, Unit Apt. 1 | 4104 Patterson Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| 4418 Cutshaw Ave, Unit 2 | 4418 Cutshaw Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Scotts Edge | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.96 |
| The Ella Scotts Addition | The Sinatra | 2BR,2BA | $2.01 |
| 3530 Grove Avenue | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 2914 Idlewood Ave | 2914 Idlewood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Malvern Manor Apartments | Renovated Grove | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 1510 Belleville | W4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| 3425 Kensington Avenue | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Crestwood at Libbie | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
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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 MacTavish Flats listed at $1,053.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Far West Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Far West Apartment is $1,250 at 3425 Kensington Avenue.
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 $1,329 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 $2,880.
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