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property at 1721 Blair St

1721 Blair St

RichmondVA23220

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RichmondVA23220
property at 6 S Harvie St

6 S Harvie St

RichmondVA23220
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1807 Bath St

RichmondVA23220

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1320 W Cary 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. Coliseum Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,049. Here are the most affordable Near West apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eagle Mill Lofts2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$950
Coliseum LoftsE2.2Studio,1BA$1,049
Iron House Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,078
3425 Kensington Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,250
Southern Stove Loftsstudio1BR,1BA$1,275
Cookie Factory LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
The CarouselJumperStudio,1BA$1,325
Todd LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,384
805W LoftsA41BR,1BA$1,450
1510 W Broad St - Residential2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near West, VA

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near West area is the $1.47 price per square foot The Overbrook Model at The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers Row in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $4,050. The second greatest value Near West apartment is the 1714 W Cary St Model at 1714 W Cary St, Unit 4 starting at $2,700 with a $1.63 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 Overbrook3BR,2.5BA$1.47
1714 W Cary St, Unit 41714 W Cary St2BR,2.5BA$1.63
River School Lofts2A (RENO)2BR,1BA$1.78
Circ ApartmentsThe Monument2BR,2BA$2.19
1510 W Broad St - Residential2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.88
The Scout Scotts Addition*The 1899 - Income Restricted*1BR,1BA$2.20
Iron House Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.63
Todd LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.12
Cookie Factory LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.02
Chesterfield ApartmentsTHE LINDEN FLOOR PLAN - SUITE III3BR,1BA$2.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Near West, Richmond, VA

Ranked #86

Among neighborhoods in Richmond, VA 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 $1,450.

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 $1,078, while the average apartment in Near West costs $2,974.

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 23 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 $224 which is $2,750 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near West.

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A Local Experts Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Richmond, VA

Written by: Richard Corrigan

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

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