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$1,028 - $1,9621 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 2
Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove Ave
3502 Kensington AveRichmond, VA 23221
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Far West Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (28 Rentals)
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$1,315 - $1,9951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 6
Kent Road Village
907 N L North Hamilton StRichmond, VA 23221
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Tapestry West
2031 Maywill StRichmond, VA 23230
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Georgetown
907 N L North Hamilton StRichmond, VA 23221
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Wellsmith Apartments
5000 Libbie Mill East BlvdRichmond, VA 23230
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Penstock Quarter Apartments
5001 Libbie Mill East BlvdRichmond, VA 23230
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The Village at Horsepen
6701 Dartmouth AveRichmond, VA 23226
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The Preserve
1310 Roseneath RdRichmond, VA 23230
217 S Arthur Ashe Blvd
RichmondVA23220
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The Gallery Midtown Apartments
308 N Nansemond StRichmond, VA 23221
2625 Floyd Ave
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$1,050 - $1,700Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Gateway Apartments
39 Gtwy E RdTuckahoe, VA 23229
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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 | $2,083 | $1,050 | $5,434 |
| Far West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,018 | $1,028 | $7,759 |
| Far West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,639 | $1,329 | $8,132 |
| Far West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,423 | $2,295 | $4,800 |
| Far West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,981 | $5,875 | $6,090 |
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There are currently 28 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 Gateway Apartments priced from $1,050. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Guardian Place Apartments | S1 Guardian Place 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,192 |
| 3425 Kensington Avenue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Crestwood at Libbie | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,329 |
| South Arthur | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Wellsmith Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,419 |
| Penstock Quarter Apartments | S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,431 |
| The Village at Horsepen | Wiltshire | 2BR,1BA | $1,467 |
| The Preserve | The Candler | 1BR,1BA | $1,492 |
| Tapestry West | Canvas | 1BR,1BA | $1,512 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Far West, VA
As of July 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Far West area is the $2.04 price per square foot # 17 Model at The Abby on Stuart in the in the Far West neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Far West apartment is the The Captain Model at The Preserve starting at $2,186 with a $2.12 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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| The Abby on Stuart | # 17 | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.04 |
| The Preserve | The Captain | 2BR,2BA | $2.12 |
| Scotts Edge | 2BR-309 | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| The Gallery Midtown Apartments | Classic Boulevard | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Hardwicke House | Hardwicke House Unit 204 | 3BR,2BA | $2.14 |
| South Arthur | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| The Estates at Horsepen | The Addington | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.21 |
| River School Lofts | 1D (RENO) | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| The Icon | 1 Bedroom Tower | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Crestwood at Libbie | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
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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 $1,512.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Far West?
The cheapest apartment in Far West is 3425 Kensington Avenue which is listed at $1,275, while the average apartment in Far West costs $5,981.
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 4 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 $107 which is $5,874 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Far West.
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