Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near West Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $825 (93 Rentals)

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property at 14 S Plum St
$1,095

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Base Rent$1,095

Total Monthly Price$1,095
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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14 S Plum St

RichmondVA23220
property at 110 N Harrison St
$1,095

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,095

Total Monthly Price$1,095
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent
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Furnished

110 N Harrison St

RichmondVA23220
property at 2002 Rosewood Ave
$1,125

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Base Rent$1,125

Total Monthly Price$1,125
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2002 Rosewood Ave

RichmondVA23220
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Todd Lofts
Rent Specials
$1,239 - $2,428

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Base Rent$1,239 - $2,428

Total Monthly Price$1,239 - $2,428
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Todd Lofts

1128 Hermitage RdRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 3401 Monument Ave
$1,295

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,295

Total Monthly Price$1,295
12 Month Lease Term
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 16
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3401 Monument Ave, Unit C

3401 Monument Ave
RichmondVA23221
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Coliseum Lofts
$1,299 - $1,999

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Base Rent$1,299 - $1,999

Total Monthly Price$1,299 - $1,999
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Coliseum Lofts

1335-1387 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 1005 W Franklin St
$1,300 - $2,500

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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1005 W Franklin St

RichmondVA23220
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1118 Grove Ave
$1,350 - $1,900

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Base Rent$1,350 - $1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,350 - $1,900
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1118 Grove Ave

1118 Grove AveRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 2525 Park Ave
$1,350

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2525 Park Ave

RichmondVA23220
property at 1622 Grove Ave
$1,395

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,395

Total Monthly Price$1,395
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1622 Grove Ave

RichmondVA23220

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property at 3218 W Grace St
$1,395

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,395

Total Monthly Price$1,395
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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3218 W Grace St

RichmondVA23221
property at 1302 Floyd Ave
$1,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1302 Floyd Ave

RichmondVA23220
property at 511 Ryland St
$1,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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511 Ryland St

RichmondVA23220
property at 2008 Idlewood Ave
$1,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 10

2008 Idlewood Ave

RichmondVA23220
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The Carousel
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$1,442 - $2,693

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Base Rent$1,442 - $2,693

Total Monthly Price$1,442 - $2,693
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Carousel

2400 Grayland AveRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 3314 Ellwood Ave
$1,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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3314 Ellwood Ave

RichmondVA23221
property at 3322 Ellwood Ave
$1,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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3322 Ellwood Ave

RichmondVA23221

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property at 3018 Park Ave
$1,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 11

3018 Park Ave

RichmondVA23221
property at 410 Dobson St
$1,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 8

410 Dobson St

RichmondVA23220
property at 1707 Colorado Ave
$1,495 - $1,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,495

Total Monthly Price$1,495
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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1707 Colorado Ave

RichmondVA23220
property at 1104 S Lombardy St
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1104 S Lombardy St

RichmondVA23220
property at 3204 Hanover Ave
$1,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 7

3204 Hanover Ave

RichmondVA23221
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203 N Plum St, Unit 4
$1,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

203 N Plum St, Unit 4

203 N Plum StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 1422 Winder St
$1,575

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Base Rent$1,575

Total Monthly Price$1,575
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1422 Winder St

RichmondVA23220
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414 N Sheppard St
$1,587 - $1,995

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Base Rent$1,587 - $1,995

Total Monthly PriceVaries
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

414 N Sheppard St

414 N Sheppard StRichmond, VA 23221
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property at 1711 Colorado Ave
$1,595

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,595

Total Monthly Price$1,595
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

1711 Colorado Ave

RichmondVA23220
property at 2204 W Grace St
$1,595

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,595

Total Monthly Price$1,595
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

2204 W Grace St

RichmondVA23220
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2700 Idlewood Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2700 Idlewood Ave

2700 Idlewood AveRichmond, VA 23220
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Virginia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Virginia Apartments

2602-2608 Kensington AveRichmond, VA 23220
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The Ritz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ritz

1411 Grove AveRichmond, VA 23220
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3514 Park Ave.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3514 Park Ave.

3514 Park AveRichmond, VA 23221

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Near West, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Near West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near West area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1128 W. Grace St.* priced from $995. Eagle Mill Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Near West apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1128 W. Grace St.*1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
Eagle Mill LoftsStudios1BR,1BA$1,075
Eagle Mill Apartments2bed 2bth2BR,2BA$1,125
Grace St 1120Grace St 1120 - 161BR,1BA$1,175
1322 W Broad St1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 776291BR,1BA$1,195
1510 W. Broad Street1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 599sqft1BR,1BA$1,199
Todd LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,239
Southern Stove Loftsstudio1BR,1BA$1,250
3425 Kensington Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,250
Cookie Factory Lofts1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near West, VA

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near West area is the $1.20 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at W. Cary St. 1263 in the in the Near West neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Near West apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath - 64490 Model at 2602-2606 Monument Ave starting at $2,999 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Near West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Near West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
W. Cary St. 12633BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.20
2602-2606 Monument Ave3 Bedroom 2 Bath - 644903BR,2BA$1.62
The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers RowThe Ownby3BR,2.5BA$1.52
2802 Park Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
3530 Grove Avenue2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.48
2033 W Broad St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.40
Stuart and Davis1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 650sqft1BR,1BA$1.35
800 N. Sheppard St.2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.73
Eagle Mill Apartments2bed 2bth2BR,2BA$1.50
1128 W. Grace St.*1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Near West, Richmond, VA

Ranked #88

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 $1,250.

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

The cheapest apartment in Near West is 1128 W. Grace St.* which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Near West costs $1,905.

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 24 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 $127 which is $1,778 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near West.

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