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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 19Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove Ave
3502 Kensington AveRichmond, VA 23221
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3210 Ellwood Ave, Unit D
3210 Ellwood AveRichmond, VA 23221
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Wellsmith Apartments
5000 Libbie Mill East BlvdRichmond, VA 23230
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907 N L North Hamilton StRichmond, VA 23221
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2031 Maywill StRichmond, VA 23230
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2342 Hampstead AveRichmond, VA 23230
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The Village at Horsepen
6701 Dartmouth AveRichmond, VA 23226
36oo W Broad St
RichmondVA23230
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907 N L North Hamilton StRichmond, VA 23221
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3408-3410 Moore StRichmond, VA 23230
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The Gallery Midtown Apartments
308 N Nansemond StRichmond, VA 23221
4913 Monument Ave
RichmondVA23230
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Penstock Quarter Apartments
5001 Libbie Mill East BlvdRichmond, VA 23230
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The Icon
1209 Mactavish AveRichmond, VA 23230
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Scott's View
3410 W Clay StRichmond, VA 23230
2623 Floyd Ave
RichmondVA23220
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now1111 N Thompson St
1111 N Thompson StRichmond, VA 23230
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Alder on Dabney
2001 Dabney RdRichmond, VA 23230
1111 N Thompson St
RichmondVA23230
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Preserve Scotts Addition
1310 Roseneath RdRichmond, VA 23230
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The Estates at Horsepen
1 Drayson WayRichmond, VA 23226
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The Ella Scotts Addition
3810 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23230
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Crest at Westhampton
5820 Patterson AveRichmond, VA 23226
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3700 Monument AveRichmond, VA 23230
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowEllison Museum District
3600 Grove AveRichmond, VA 23221
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Wrighthaven Square Apartments
2351 Wrighthaven LnRichmond, VA 23230
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414 N Sheppard St
414 N Sheppard StRichmond, VA 23221
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now1510 Belleville
1510 Belleville StRichmond, VA 23230
3001 W Cary St
RichmondVA23221
4 N Auburn Ave
RichmondVA23221
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Malvern Manor Apartments
41 1/2 Malvern AveRichmond, VA 23221
2601 Parkwood Ave
RichmondVA23220
4506 Monument Ave
RichmondVA23230
118 S Colonial Ave
RichmondVA23221
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityThe Abby on Stuart
3215 Stuart AveRichmond, VA 23221
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3121 Grove Ave, Unit 3
3121 Grove AveRichmond, VA 23221
7733 Duncaster Rd
RichmondVA23225
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2700 Idlewood Ave
2700 Idlewood AveRichmond, VA 23220
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3329 Cutshaw Ave
3329 Cutshaw AveRichmond, VA 23230
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MacTavish Flats
1302 MacTavish AveRichmond, VA 23230
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The Faison Residence
5322 Markel RdRichmond, VA 23230
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3514 Park Ave.
3514 Park AveRichmond, VA 23221
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The Parkwood
3003 Parkwood AveRichmond, VA 23221
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Guardian Place Apartments
1620 N Hamilton StRichmond, VA 23230
23 N Mulberry St
RichmondVA23220
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Century Flats
1004 N Thompson StRichmond, VA 23230
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South Arthur Apartments
215-217 S Arthur Ashe BlvdRichmond, VA 23220
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Argon
3805 Cutshaw AveRichmond, VA 23230
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3425 Kensington Avenue
3425 Kensington AveRichmond, VA 23221
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Kensington Court
2900 Kensington AveRichmond, VA 23221
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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 |
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| Far West Studio Apartments | $1,515 | $1,333 | $1,715 |
| Far West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,823 | $1,031 | $2,700 |
| Far West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,238 | $1,379 | $3,932 |
| Far West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,781 | $2,150 | $3,500 |
| Far West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,975 | $2,975 | $2,975 |
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Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 58 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 Guardian Place Apartments priced from $1,192. Wellsmith Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,333. Here are the most affordable Far West apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Guardian Place Apartments | S1 Guardian Place 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,192 |
| Wellsmith Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,333 |
| Crestwood at Libbie | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,379 |
| The Village at Horsepen | Wiltshire | 2BR,1BA | $1,402 |
| Argon | The Rhodium | 1BR,1BA | $1,415 |
| Scotts Edge | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,458 |
| Penstock Quarter Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,496 |
| 1111 N Thompson St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| The Alder on Dabney | Cali | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| The Preserve Scotts Addition | The Nickel | Studio,1BA | $1,612 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Far West, VA
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Far West area is the $1.74 price per square foot 2D (RENO) Model at River School Lofts in the in the Far West neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Far West apartment is the 4418 Cutshaw Ave Model at 4418 Cutshaw Ave starting at $2,350 with a $1.96 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. |
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| River School Lofts | 2D (RENO) | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| 4418 Cutshaw Ave | 4418 Cutshaw Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Wrighthaven Square Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.33 |
| Malvern Manor Apartments | Renovated Grove | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| The Icon | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.27 |
| 3121 Grove Ave, Unit 3 | 3121 Grove Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| The Estates at Horsepen | The Leighton | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.95 |
| The Gallery Midtown Apartments | Renovated Grove | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Scotts Edge | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Crestwood at Libbie | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Far West Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Far West?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Far West is under $1,612.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Far West?
The cheapest apartment in Far West is Argon which is listed at $1,415, while the average apartment in Far West costs $2,975.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Far 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 Far 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 Far West?
Cheap apartments in Far West have an average cost of $145 which is $2,830 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Far West.
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