Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (31 Rentals)

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2700 Idlewood Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2700 Idlewood Ave

2700 Idlewood AveRichmond, VA 23220
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3329 Cutshaw Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3329 Cutshaw Ave

3329 Cutshaw AveRichmond, VA 23230
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3514 Park Ave.
1 Bedroom Apartments

3514 Park Ave.

3514 Park AveRichmond, VA 23221
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The Parkwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Parkwood

3003 Parkwood AveRichmond, VA 23221
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306 N Mulberry St
2 Bedroom Apartments

306 N Mulberry St

306 N Mulberry StRichmond, VA 23220
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MacTavish Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

MacTavish Flats

1302 MacTavish AveRichmond, VA 23230
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Scotts Edge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Scotts Edge

3408-3410 Moore StRichmond, VA 23230
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South Arthur
1 Bedroom Apartments

South Arthur

215-217 S Arthur Ashe BlvdRichmond, VA 23220
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Kensington Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kensington Court

2900 Kensington AveRichmond, VA 23221
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West End, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West End Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West End area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Gateway Apartments priced from $1,050. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gateway ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,050
Guardian Place ApartmentsS1 Guardian Place 1Studio,1BA$1,192
3425 Kensington Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,250
The CarouselJumperStudio,1BA$1,358
Penstock Quarter ApartmentsS4Studio,1BA$1,367
South Arthur1/11BR,1BA$1,399
Wellsmith ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,454
Tapestry WestCanvas1BR,1BA$1,494
Soda Flats1B1BR,1BA$1,550
The Nest Scott's Addition11A1BR,1BA$1,564

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, VA

As of July 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $2.04 price per square foot # 17 Model at The Abby on Stuart in the in the Far West neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value West End apartment is the Renovated Grove Model at Malvern Manor Apartments starting at $2,195 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the Far West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West End apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Abby on Stuart# 172BR,2.5BA$2.04
Malvern Manor ApartmentsRenovated Grove2BR,1BA$2.20
The Gallery Midtown ApartmentsClassic Boulevard2BR,1BA$1.86
Hardwicke HouseHardwicke House Unit 2043BR,2BA$2.14
South Arthur1/11BR,1BA$1.65
River School Lofts1D (RENO)1BR,1BA$2.16
The Icon1 Bedroom Tower1BR,1BA$2.23
3143 Ellwood Ave, Unit C3143 Ellwood Ave2BR,1BA$2.27
Scotts Edge1BR-1201BR,1BA$2.25
The Summit at Scotts AdditionThe Villa - Style B1BR,1BA$2.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West End, Richmond, VA

Ranked #96

Among neighborhoods in Richmond, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West End Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West End?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West End is under $1,564.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West End?

The cheapest apartment in West End is 3425 Kensington Avenue which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in West End costs $5,968.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West End?

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 2 regular apartments in West End 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 West End?

Cheap apartments in West End have an average cost of $147 which is $5,821 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West End.

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