Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near West Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (115 Rentals)

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property at 1715 Grove Ave

$975

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$975

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$975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1715 Grove Ave

RichmondVA23220
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Coliseum Lofts
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$1,011 - $2,825
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$999 - $2,813
Required Monthly Fees
$12

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$1,011 - $2,825
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Coliseum Lofts

1335-1387 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 1106 W Main St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 7

1106 W Main St

RichmondVA23220

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Iron House Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,229 - $1,925
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$1,124 - $1,820
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 7

Iron House Apartments

1309 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 1719 Blair St

$1,249

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$1,249

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$1,249

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1719 Blair St

RichmondVA23220
property at 1919 Lakeview Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1919 Lakeview Ave

RichmondVA23220

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Todd Lofts
$1,390 - $2,842
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$1,390 - $2,842

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$1,390 - $2,842
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Todd Lofts

1128 Hermitage RdRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 20 S Allen Ave

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

20 S Allen Ave

RichmondVA23220
property at 3218 W Grace St

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 10

3218 W Grace St

RichmondVA23221
property at 19 S Arthur Ashe Blvd

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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19 S Arthur Ashe Blvd

RichmondVA23220
property at 18 S Allen Ave

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 10

18 S Allen Ave

RichmondVA23220
property at 1840 Monument Ave

$1,400 - $1,950

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$1,400

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$1,400

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 14

1840 Monument Ave

RichmondVA23220
property at 117 S Stafford Ave

$1,430

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$1,430

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$1,430

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 8

117 S Stafford Ave

RichmondVA23220

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The Carousel
Rent Specials
$1,442 - $2,713
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$1,442 - $2,713

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$1,442 - $2,713
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 2

The Carousel

2400 Grayland AveRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 10 S Randolph St

$1,449 - $1,460

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$1,460

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$1,460

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

10 S Randolph St

RichmondVA23220
property at 3509 Park Ave

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3509 Park Ave

RichmondVA23221
property at 1707 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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1707 Colorado Ave

RichmondVA23220

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property at 511 Ryland St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 27

511 Ryland St

RichmondVA23220
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Circ Apartments
$1,500 - $3,418
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$1,500 - $3,418

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$1,500 - $3,418
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Circ Apartments

1137 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 1627 W Grace St

$1,545

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$1,545

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$1,545

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

1627 W Grace St

RichmondVA23220
property at 1110 W Main St

$1,575

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$1,575

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$1,575

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 7

1110 W Main St

RichmondVA23220
property at 102 N Lombardy St

$1,600 - $2,490

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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102 N Lombardy 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 2 Beds unit found at Eagle Mill Lofts priced from $950. 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
Eagle Mill Lofts2bed 2bth2BR,2BA$950
Cookie Factory LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,199
Southern Stove Lofts1bed 1bth1BR,1BA$1,300
Pierce ArrowStudioStudio,1BA$1,355
Todd LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,436
The Collection of Historic RichmondB4 & B52BR,1BA$1,450
Soda FlatsVintage Fizz1BR,1BA$1,465
Avenue C Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,495
LIV Lakeview2B/1BA Lake TH Reno2BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near West, VA

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near 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 Near West apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 Baths Model at Lombardy Lofts starting at $1,695 with a $1.54 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.
River School Lofts2D (RENO)2BR,2BA$1.74
Lombardy Lofts2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.54
Southern Stove Lofts3bed 2bth3BR,2BA$2.16
3121 Grove Ave, Unit 43121 Grove Ave1BR,1BA$2.05
The Gallery Midtown ApartmentsRenovated Boulevard2BR,1BA$1.95
Cookie Factory Lofts2 Bed/ 2 Bath Loft2BR,2BA$2.09
The Collection of Historic RichmondB1, B2 & B32BR,1BA$1.81
Avenue C Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.90
LIV Lakeview2B/1BA Lake TH Reno2BR,1BA$2.00
Eagle Mill LoftsStudiosStudio ,1BA$1.62

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Near West, Richmond, VA

Ranked #83

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 Eagle Mill Lofts which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Near West costs $2,975.

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 43 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 $371 which is $2,604 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near West.

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