
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near West Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $825 (93 Rentals)
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Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove Ave

Eagle Mill Lofts

14 S Plum St

110 N Harrison St

2002 Rosewood Ave

1510 W. Broad Street

Cookie Factory Lofts

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Todd Lofts

Southern Stove Lofts
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3401 Monument Ave, Unit C

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Coliseum Lofts

1005 W Franklin St

The Collection of Historic Richmond

1005 Grove Ave Apartments

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1118 Grove Ave

2525 Park Ave

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The Westbrook Apartments at Brewers Row

1622 Grove Ave
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3218 W Grace St

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1302 Floyd Ave

511 Ryland St

2008 Idlewood Ave

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The Carousel

3314 Ellwood Ave

Soda Flats

2033 W Broad St

3322 Ellwood Ave
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3018 Park Ave

410 Dobson St

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Georgetown Apartments

1707 Colorado Ave

The Scout Scotts Addition

1104 S Lombardy St

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Avenue C Apartments

3204 Hanover Ave

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203 N Plum St, Unit 4
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1422 Winder St

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414 N Sheppard St

1711 Colorado Ave

2204 W Grace St

MAA Rove

2700 Idlewood Ave

Virginia Apartments

1128 W. Grace St.*

The Ritz

3514 Park Ave.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near West Studio Apartments | $1,597 | $1,075 | $1,856 |
| Near West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,851 | $1,031 | $3,225 |
| Near West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,392 | $1,095 | $4,540 |
| Near West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,712 | $1,700 | $4,407 |
| Near West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,047 | $2,795 | $3,300 |
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There are currently 93 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Near West Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1128 W. Grace St.* | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Eagle Mill Lofts | Studios | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Eagle Mill Apartments | 2bed 2bth | 2BR,2BA | $1,125 |
| Grace St 1120 | Grace St 1120 - 16 | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| 1322 W Broad St | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 77629 | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| 1510 W. Broad Street | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 599sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Todd Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,239 |
| Southern Stove Lofts | studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| 3425 Kensington Avenue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Cookie Factory Lofts | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. Cary St. 1263 | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| 2602-2606 Monument Ave | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath - 64490 | 3BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers Row | The Ownby | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.52 |
| 2802 Park Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 3530 Grove Avenue | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 2033 W Broad St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Stuart and Davis | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 650sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| 800 N. Sheppard St. | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Eagle Mill Apartments | 2bed 2bth | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| 1128 W. Grace St.* | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNear West, Richmond, VA
Ranked #88
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 $1,250.
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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