Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Near West Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $950 (68 Rentals)

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property at 1209 Wallace St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

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1209 Wallace St

RichmondVA23220
property at 3125 Hanover Ave

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

3125 Hanover Ave

RichmondVA23221

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property at 517 N Harrison St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 10

517 N Harrison St

RichmondVA23220
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Circ Apartments
$1,378 - $2,537
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$1,378 - $4,032

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$1,378 - $4,032
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Circ Apartments

1137 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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Coliseum Lofts
Rent Specials
$1,380
Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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$1,092 - $2,869
Required Monthly Fees
$12

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$1,104 - $2,881
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 8

Coliseum Lofts

1335-1387 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
Student Housing
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  • Utilities Included

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

property at 111 N Arthur Ashe Blvd

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 17

111 N Arthur Ashe Blvd

RichmondVA23220
property at 10 S Randolph St

$1,460

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$1,460

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$1,460

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Available Jul 5

10 S Randolph St

RichmondVA23220
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The Carousel
$1,498 - $2,167
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$1,442 - $2,804

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$1,442 - $2,804
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The Carousel

2400 Grayland AveRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 2412 W Main St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 9

2412 W Main St

RichmondVA23220
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Todd Lofts
$1,532 - $2,183
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$1,514 - $2,424

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$1,514 - $2,424
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 29

Todd Lofts

1128 Hermitage RdRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 102 N Lombardy St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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102 N Lombardy St

RichmondVA23220
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The Square
$1,637 - $1,655
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$1,637 - $2,120
Required Monthly Fees
$155

Total Monthly Price
$1,792 - $2,275
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 7

The Square

406 W Shafer StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 1144 W Grace St

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1144 W Grace St

RichmondVA23220
property at 3001 W Cary St

$1,750

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$1,750

Total Monthly Price
$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 10

3001 W Cary St

RichmondVA23221
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Ellison Museum District
Rent Specials
$1,800 - $2,660
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$1,681 - $3,595
Required Monthly Fees
$10

Total Monthly Price
$1,691 - $3,605
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Ellison Museum District

3600 Grove AveRichmond, VA 23221
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Chasen
Rent Specials
$1,825 - $3,148
Total Monthly Price15 Month Lease Term

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$1,733 - $4,515
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Chasen

2922 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23230
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Explore The River City Like a Local: The Insider's Guide to Renting in Richmond, VA

Thinking of moving to Richmond, VA? Learn why "The River City" is a perfect blend of big-city amenities and small-town charm, offering a low cost of living, minimal traffic, and a rich cultural scene.

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Virginia Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Virginia Apartments

2602-2608 Kensington AveRichmond, VA 23220
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2700 Idlewood Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2700 Idlewood Ave

2700 Idlewood AveRichmond, VA 23220
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Eagle Mill Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Mill Towers

1414 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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2903 Monument Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2903 Monument Ave

2903 Monument AveRichmond, VA 23221
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3514 Park Ave.
1 Bedroom Apartments

3514 Park Ave.

3514 Park AveRichmond, VA 23221
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Victory Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Victory Apartments

407 S Cherry StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Parkwood
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Parkwood

3003 Parkwood AveRichmond, VA 23221
Student Housing
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Eagle Mill Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Mill Apartments

1400 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 300 S Arthur Ashe Blvd

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 15

300 S Arthur Ashe Blvd

RichmondVA23220
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Pine Court Apartments III
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Court Apartments III

723-725 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
Student Housing
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The Ultimate Renter's Guide for Finding the Perfect Student Friendly Richmond Neighborhood to Rent

Learn about the best neighborhoods for student renters near Richmond Colleges and Universities by our Local Expert Richard Corrigan

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Near West, Richmond, VA

Ranked #77

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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 $1,500.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near West?

The cheapest apartment in Near West is Iron House Apartments which is listed at $1,158, while the average apartment in Near West costs $2,405.

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 13 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 $493 which is $1,912 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near West.

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Richmond is rightly considered one of the best places to live on the East Coast. We love Richmond’s rich history, phenomenal culinary scene, unique art and culture, and its next-level parks and green spaces.

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