Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near West Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (112 Rentals)

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1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 1301
$926
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$926

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1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 1301

1301 Idlewood AveRichmond, VA 23220
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Iron House Apartments
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$1,242 - $2,515
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$1,137 - $2,410
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Iron House Apartments

1309 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 2709 W Broad St

$1,275 - $1,625

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$1,275

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$1,275

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2709 W Broad St

RichmondVA23220
property at 1923 Lakeview Ave

$1,299

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$1,299

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$1,299

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1923 Lakeview Ave

RichmondVA23220
property at 2517 W Grace St

$1,325

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$1,325

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$1,325

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 22

2517 W Grace St

RichmondVA23220
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Todd Lofts
$1,368 - $2,712
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$1,368 - $2,712

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$1,368 - $2,712
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Todd Lofts

1128 Hermitage RdRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 2602 Grove

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 22

2602 Grove

RichmondVA23220

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property at 303 S Arthur Ashe Blvd

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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303 S Arthur Ashe Blvd, Unit 8

303 S Arthur Ashe Blvd
RichmondVA23220
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Coliseum Lofts
Rent Specials
$1,429 - $2,869
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$1,429 - $2,869

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$1,429 - $2,869
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Coliseum Lofts

1335-1387 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Carousel
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$1,442 - $2,650
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$1,442 - $2,650

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$1,442 - $2,650
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Carousel

2400 Grayland AveRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 1826 Thomas St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1826 Thomas St

RichmondVA23220
property at 1005 W Franklin St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1005 W Franklin St

RichmondVA23220
property at 511 Ryland St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 11

511 Ryland St

RichmondVA23220

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property at 1705 Colorado Ave

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1705 Colorado Ave

RichmondVA23220
property at 1703 Colorado Ave

$1,495 - $1,595

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$1,495

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$1,495

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1703 Colorado Ave

RichmondVA23220
property at 1707 Colorado Ave

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

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1707 Colorado Ave

RichmondVA23220
property at 1821 Thomas St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1821 Thomas St

RichmondVA23220
property at 1819 Thomas St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1819 Thomas St

RichmondVA23220
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VIV at Scott's Collection
Rent Specials
$1,570 - $3,261
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$1,475 - $3,166
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VIV at Scott's Collection

2900 W Clay StRichmond, VA 23230
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Circ Apartments
$1,574 - $3,834
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$1,574 - $3,834

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$1,574 - $3,834
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 19

Circ Apartments

1137 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 10 N Harrison St

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 5

10 N Harrison St

RichmondVA23220
property at 102 N Lombardy St

$1,600 - $2,490

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$1,600

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$1,600

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102 N Lombardy St

RichmondVA23220
property at 1144 W Grace St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 22

1144 W Grace St

RichmondVA23220
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805W Lofts
$1,695 - $2,195
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$1,695 - $2,195

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$1,695 - $2,195
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 14

805W Lofts

805 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
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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 1422 Winder St

$1,699

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$1,699

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$1,699

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1422 Winder St

RichmondVA23220

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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 Grace St 1120 priced from $1,175. Cookie Factory Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Near West apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grace St 1120Grace St 1120 - 171BR,1BA$1,175
Cookie Factory LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,199
Eagle Mill Lofts1 bed 1bth1BR,1BA$1,225
Southern Stove Lofts1bed 1bth1BR,1BA$1,250
1510 W. Broad Street1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 599sqft1BR,1BA$1,250
Pierce ArrowStudioStudio,1BA$1,355
Todd LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,368
Soda FlatsThe Fizz1BR,1BA$1,396
Stuart and Davis1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 650sqft1BR,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near West, VA

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near West area is the $1.83 price per square foot The Ownby Model at The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers Row in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $3,204. The second greatest value Near West apartment is the 1301 Idlewood Ave Model at 1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 1301 starting at $926 with a $0.58 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.
The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers RowThe Ownby3BR,2.5BA$1.83
1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 13011301 Idlewood Ave4BR,2BA$0.58
929 W Grace St, Unit second floor #2929 W Grace St3BR,1BA$1.65
1701 W Leigh St1701 W Leigh St2BR,1BA$1.42
Stuart and Davis1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 650sqft1BR,1BA$1.40
1510 W. Broad Street1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 599sqft1BR,1BA$1.43
Claiborne Court Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.65
Cookie Factory Lofts1 Bed/ 1.5 Bath1BR,1.5BA$1.86
Southern Stove Lofts1bed 1.5bth1BR,1.5BA$1.79
Avenue C Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.90

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Near West, Richmond, VA

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

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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 $1,399.

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

The cheapest apartment in Near West is Grace St 1120 which is listed at $1,175, while the average apartment in Near West costs $2,300.

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 39 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 $225 which is $2,075 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near West.

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