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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowEagle Mill Lofts
1418 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near West Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (105 Rentals)
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 11106 West Franklin St
1106 Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,010
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 31411 Grove Avenue
1411 Grove AveRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,028 - $1,962
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 10Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove Ave
3502 Kensington AveRichmond, VA 23221
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 11123-25-27 West Grace Street
1123-1127 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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Coliseum Lofts
1335-1387 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSouthern Stove Lofts
1215 Hermitage RdRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,149
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1Total Monthly Price
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9 S Crenshaw Ave, Unit 9 S. Crenshaw Ave, Unit 9 S. Crenshaw Ave
9 S Crenshaw AveRichmond, VA 23221
1209 Wallace St
RichmondVA23220
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowIron House Apartments
1309 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,1951 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 15
3210 Ellwood Ave, Unit D
3210 Ellwood AveRichmond, VA 23221
3125 Hanover Ave
RichmondVA23221
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$1,2501 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 10
403 Cleveland St, Unit 6
403 Cleveland StRichmond, VA 23221
517 N Harrison St
RichmondVA23220
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCookie Factory Lofts
900 Terminal PlRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,2752 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 10
608 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Unit 11
608 N Arthur Ashe BlvdRichmond, VA 23220
22 S Plum St
RichmondVA23220
22 S Robinson St
RichmondVA23220
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$1,315 - $1,995
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityKent Road Village
907 N L North Hamilton StRichmond, VA 23221
9 S Brunswick St
RichmondVA23220
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$1,378 - $4,032
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Circ Apartments
1137 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Collection of Historic Richmond
805 N Arthur Ashe BoulevardRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,3992 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 10
1103 W Franklin St, Unit 1
1103 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Gallery Midtown Apartments
308 N Nansemond StRichmond, VA 23221
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 2The 1805
1805 Monument AveRichmond, VA 23220
1106 W Main St
RichmondVA23220
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$1,442 - $2,804
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The Carousel
2400 Grayland AveRichmond, VA 23220
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$1,445 - $1,875
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 25Georgetown
907 N L North Hamilton StRichmond, VA 23221
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 51510 W. Broad Street
1510 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
111 N Arthur Ashe Blvd
RichmondVA23220
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$1,4502 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1
2111 Maplewood Ave, Unit D
2111 Maplewood AveRichmond, VA 23220
10 S Randolph St
RichmondVA23220
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$1,462
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2207 W Grace St, Unit Apt C
2207 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
1707 Colorado Ave
RichmondVA23220
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$1,4952 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 10
3206 Ellwood Ave, Unit C
3206 Ellwood AveRichmond, VA 23221
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$1,4952 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 10
3212 Ellwood Ave, Unit A
3212 Ellwood AveRichmond, VA 23221
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Ace
1201 N Arthur Ashe BlvdRichmond, VA 23230
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLIV Lakeview
2001 Lakeview AveRichmond, VA 23220
1104 S Lombardy St
RichmondVA23220
2412 W Main St
RichmondVA23220
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Todd Lofts
1128 Hermitage RdRichmond, VA 23220
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Scout Scotts Addition
947 Myers StRichmond, VA 23230
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2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability1322 W Broad St
1322 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
2625 Floyd Ave
RichmondVA23220
1703 Colorado Ave
RichmondVA23220
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$1,595
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112 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Unit 1A, Unit 1A
112 N Arthur Ashe BlvdRichmond, VA 23220
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now805W Lofts
805 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
102 N Lombardy St
RichmondVA23220
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1815 W Grace St, Unit Apt 2
1815 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
1333 W Broad St, Unit 510, Unit 510
1333 W Broad St
RichmondVA23220
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Near West, Richmond, VA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Near West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Near West Studio Apartments | $1,610 | $1,000 | $2,100 |
| Near West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,888 | $950 | $3,169 |
| Near West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,311 | $930 | $4,536 |
| Near West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,510 | $895 | $5,342 |
| Near West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,923 | $890 | $3,680 |
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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. Iron House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,158. Here are the most affordable Near West apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Eagle Mill Lofts | 2bed 1bth | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Iron House Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,158 |
| Cookie Factory Lofts | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| 1005 Grove Ave Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Southern Stove Lofts | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| Circ Apartments | The Park | 1BR,1BA | $1,378 |
| The Carousel | Jumper | Studio,1BA | $1,442 |
| The Ace | S1.1 | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 3425 Kensington Avenue | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| LIV Lakeview | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near West, VA
As of April 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near West area is the $1.70 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at 3425 Kensington Avenue in the in the Far West neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Near West apartment is the B4 & B5 Model at The Collection of Historic Richmond starting at $1,625 with a $1.97 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 3425 Kensington Avenue | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| The Collection of Historic Richmond | B4 & B5 | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| The Gallery Midtown Apartments | Renovated Kensington | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| River School Lofts | 1B (RENO) | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Todd Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.95 |
| LIV Lakeview | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Iron House Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| 1005 Grove Ave Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Eagle Mill Lofts | Studios | Studio ,1BA | $2.14 |
| Chesterfield Apartments | THE LINDEN FLOOR PLAN - SUITE II (PRE-LEASE) | 3BR,1BA | $2.25 |
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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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