Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Far West Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $825 (68 Rentals)

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property at 3401 Monument Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 16

3401 Monument Ave, Unit C

3401 Monument Ave
RichmondVA23221
property at 3218 W Grace St

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3218 W Grace St

RichmondVA23221
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Wellsmith Apartments
$1,444 - $16,378
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$1,411 - $16,345
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Wellsmith Apartments

5000 Libbie Mill East BlvdRichmond, VA 23230
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property at 4201 Bromley Ln

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 10

4201 Bromley Ln

RichmondVA23221
property at 3314 Ellwood Ave

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3314 Ellwood Ave

RichmondVA23221

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property at 3322 Ellwood Ave

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

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3322 Ellwood Ave

RichmondVA23221
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Penstock Quarter Apartments
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$1,463 - $2,831
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$1,430 - $2,798
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Penstock Quarter Apartments

5001 Libbie Mill East BlvdRichmond, VA 23230
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Tapestry West
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$1,531 - $3,541
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$1,531 - $3,541

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Tapestry West

2031 Maywill StRichmond, VA 23230
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The Village at Horsepen
$1,535 - $2,382
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$1,515 - $2,362
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The Village at Horsepen

6701 Dartmouth AveRichmond, VA 23226
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property at 3204 Hanover Ave

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 7

3204 Hanover Ave

RichmondVA23221
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Scott's View
$1,568 - $3,795
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$1,568 - $3,795

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$1,568 - $3,795
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Scott's View

3410 W Clay StRichmond, VA 23230
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Scotts Edge
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$1,579 - $2,211
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$1,574 - $2,206
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Scotts Edge

3408-3410 Moore StRichmond, VA 23230
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property at 2605 Parkwood Ave

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2605 Parkwood Ave

RichmondVA23220
property at 3106 Patterson Ave

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3106 Patterson Ave

RichmondVA23221
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Rent Specials
$1,681 - $4,090
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$1,681 - $4,090

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$1,681 - $4,090
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 3

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1209 Mactavish AveRichmond, VA 23230
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property at 2601 Parkwood Ave

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2601 Parkwood Ave

RichmondVA23220

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property at 208 N Nansemond St

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 15

208 N Nansemond St

RichmondVA23221
property at 3549 Grove Ave

$1,775

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$1,775

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$1,775

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3549 Grove Ave

RichmondVA23221
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3143 Ellwood Ave, Unit D
$1,795
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$1,795

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$1,795
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3143 Ellwood Ave, Unit D

3143 Ellwood AveRichmond, VA 23221
property at 4208 Fitzhugh Ave

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4208 Fitzhugh Ave

RichmondVA23230
property at 3106 Hanover Ave

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3106 Hanover Ave

RichmondVA23221
property at 3924 Cutshaw Ave

$1,799

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$1,799

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$1,799

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3924 Cutshaw Ave

RichmondVA23230

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Malvern Manor Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,801 - $2,935
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$1,781 - $2,915
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Malvern Manor Apartments

41 1/2 Malvern AveRichmond, VA 23221
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property at 4406 Augusta Ave

$1,845 - $1,885

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$1,845

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$1,845

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

4406 Augusta Ave

RichmondVA23230
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2914 Idlewood Ave
$1,850 - $2,100
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$1,850 - $2,100

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$1,850 - $2,100
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2914 Idlewood Ave

2914 Idlewood AveRichmond, VA 23221
property at 4506 Monument Ave

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4506 Monument Ave

RichmondVA23230
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4007 Cutshaw Ave, Unit A
$1,895
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$1,895

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$1,895
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

4007 Cutshaw Ave, Unit A

4007 Cutshaw AveRichmond, VA 23230
property at 6 N Dooley Ave

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

6 N Dooley Ave

RichmondVA23221
property at 3538 Floyd Ave

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3538 Floyd Ave

RichmondVA23221
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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
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

MacTavish Flats

1302 MacTavish AveRichmond, 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MacTavish FlatsBStudio,1BA$1,053
Guardian Place ApartmentsS1 Guardian Place 1Studio,1BA$1,192
3425 Kensington Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,250
Crestwood at Libbie2X12BR,1BA$1,329
Wellsmith ApartmentsS2Studio,1BA$1,444
Penstock Quarter ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,463
Tapestry WestCanvas1BR,1BA$1,531
The Village at HorsepenBrighton1BR,1BA$1,535
3530 Grove Avenue2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,550
414 N Sheppard St1bed 1bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4104 Patterson Ave, Unit Apt. 14104 Patterson Ave2BR,2BA$1.80
4418 Cutshaw Ave, Unit 24418 Cutshaw Ave2BR,1BA$1.83
Scotts Edge2x22BR,2BA$1.96
The Ella Scotts AdditionThe Sinatra2BR,2BA$2.01
3530 Grove Avenue2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.48
2914 Idlewood Ave2914 Idlewood Ave2BR,1BA$2.10
Malvern Manor ApartmentsRenovated Grove2BR,1BA$2.25
1510 BellevilleW41BR,1BA$2.19
3425 Kensington Avenue2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.70
Crestwood at Libbie2X12BR,1BA$2.02

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Far West, Richmond, VA

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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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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