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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Studio Apartments | $1,770 | $1,315 | $2,741 |
| West End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,875 | $1,031 | $8,677 |
| West End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,544 | $1,379 | $10,000+ |
| West End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,571 | $2,615 | $4,554 |
There are currently 78 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West End Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
See all Apartments in RichmondThe cheapest available apartment rental in the West End area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at MacTavish Flats priced from $1,053. Guardian Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,192. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacTavish Flats | B | Studio, 1BA | $1,053 |
| Guardian Place Apartments | S1 Guardian Place 1 | Studio, 1BA | $1,192 |
| 2832 Monument Ave.* | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,350 |
| Crestwood at Libbie | 2X1 | 2BR, 1BA | $1,379 |
| 2 N. Dooley Ave. | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1,395 |
| The Nest Scott's Addition | The Aerie | 1BR, 1BA | $1,399 |
| Soda Flats | The Refreshment | 1BR, 1BA | $1,427 |
| The Carousel | Jumper | Studio, 1BA | $1,442 |
| The Gallery Midtown Apartments | Classic Ellwood | 1BR, 1BA | $1,442 |
| Tapestry West | Canvas | 1BR, 1BA | $1,461 |
As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $1.50 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 2802 Park Ave in the Near West neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value West End apartment is the 2914 Idlewood Ave Model at 2914 Idlewood Ave in the Far West neighborhood starting at $2,100 with a $2.10 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for West End apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2802 Park Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1.50 |
| 2914 Idlewood Ave | 2914 Idlewood Ave | 2BR, 1BA | $2.10 |
| Malvern Manor Apartments | Renovated Grove | 2BR, 1BA | $2.25 |
| 3549 Grove Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.86 |
| 800 N. Sheppard St. | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1.73 |
| Scotts Edge | 1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $2.09 |
| 414 N Sheppard St | 1bed 1bath Back | 1BR, 1BA | $2.25 |
| The Preserve Scotts Addition | The Torch | 1BR, 1BA | $2.35 |
| Crestwood at Libbie | 2X1 | 2BR, 1BA | $2.10 |
| Soda Flats | The Pop | 1BR, 1BA | $2.25 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West End is under $1,461.
The cheapest apartment in West End is Guardian Place Apartments which is listed at $1,277, while the average apartment in West End costs $1,875.
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 53 regular apartments in West End that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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