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

Kent Road Village

Tapestry West

The Carousel
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The Summit at Scotts Addition
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The Nest Scott's Addition

2308 Parkwood Ave

The Preserve

The Ella Scotts Addition

3118 Hanover Ave

3204 Stuart Ave, Unit B
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West End, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West End?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West End Studio Apartments | $2,064 | $1,050 | $5,587 |
West End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,016 | $1,028 | $7,759 |
West End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,777 | $1,300 | $9,028 |
West End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,697 | $2,295 | $9,253 |
West End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,981 | $5,875 | $6,090 |
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There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West End Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Gateway Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Guardian Place Apartments | S1 Guardian Place 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,192 |
3425 Kensington Avenue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
The Carousel | Jumper | Studio,1BA | $1,358 |
Penstock Quarter Apartments | S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,367 |
South Arthur | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
Wellsmith Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,454 |
Tapestry West | Canvas | 1BR,1BA | $1,494 |
Soda Flats | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
The Nest Scott's Addition | 11A | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Abby on Stuart | # 17 | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.04 |
Malvern Manor Apartments | Renovated Grove | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
The Gallery Midtown Apartments | Classic Boulevard | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Hardwicke House | Hardwicke House Unit 204 | 3BR,2BA | $2.14 |
South Arthur | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
River School Lofts | 1D (RENO) | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
The Icon | 1 Bedroom Tower | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
3143 Ellwood Ave, Unit C | 3143 Ellwood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Scotts Edge | 1BR-120 | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
The Summit at Scotts Addition | The Villa - Style B | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
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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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