
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (72 Rentals)
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Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove Ave

6401 Stuart Ave

Courtyard Lofts

Crestwood at Libbie

Tapestry West

Scotts Edge

3218 W Grace St

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The Carousel

Soda Flats
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Georgetown Apartments

4201 Bromley Ln

The Summit at Scotts Addition

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The Nest Scott's Addition

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Scott's View

The Alder on Dabney

1111 N Thompson St

1111 N Thompson St
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Wellsmith Apartments

The Preserve Scotts Addition

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The Ella Scotts Addition

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Triton Scotts Addition - Monument

3120 Parkwood Ave

The Crest at Westhampton

3106 Patterson Ave

208 N Nansemond St

3320 W Grace St

3551 Grove Ave
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1510 Belleville

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The Icon

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Otis

Ellison Museum District

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414 N Sheppard St

3549 Grove Ave

3503 Hanover Ave

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3143 Ellwood Ave, Unit D

4208 Fitzhugh Ave

2601 Parkwood Ave
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Malvern Manor Apartments

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2914 Idlewood Ave

3106 Hanover Ave

4406 Augusta Ave

3501 Hanover Ave

4506 Monument Ave

2700 Idlewood Ave

3329 Cutshaw Ave

MacTavish Flats

The Faison Residence
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Studio Apartments | $1,826 | $995 | $7,010 |
| West End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,890 | $1,031 | $8,686 |
| West End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,607 | $1,329 | $10,000+ |
| West End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,829 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 72 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 MacTavish Flats priced from $1,053. Crestwood at Libbie has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,329. 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 |
| Crestwood at Libbie | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,329 |
| Scotts Edge | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,365 |
| Soda Flats | The Refreshment | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Argon | The Tantalum | 1BR,1BA | $1,485 |
| Penstock Quarter Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,490 |
| The Nest Scott's Addition | The Aerie | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| The Summit at Scotts Addition | The Chalet | 1BR,1BA | $1,542 |
| Tapestry West | Canvas | 1BR,1BA | $1,576 |
| 1111 N Thompson St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, VA
As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $1.80 price per square foot 4104 Patterson Ave Model at 4104 Patterson Ave, Unit Apt. 1 in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value West End apartment is the 4418 Cutshaw Ave Model at 4418 Cutshaw Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,350 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the Bellevue 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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| 4104 Patterson Ave, Unit Apt. 1 | 4104 Patterson Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| 4418 Cutshaw Ave, Unit 2 | 4418 Cutshaw Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| 2914 Idlewood Ave | 2914 Idlewood Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.10 |
| Scotts Edge | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Triton Scotts Addition - Monument | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| The Ella Scotts Addition | The Bebop | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| The Icon | 1 Bedroom Tower | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| Soda Flats | Sparkling Tonic | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Crestwood at Libbie | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Argon | The Tantalum | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest End, Richmond, VA
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Best Local Schools in West End, Richmond, VA
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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 $1,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West End?
The cheapest apartment in West End is Scotts Edge which is listed at $1,365, while the average apartment in West End costs $1,899.
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 41 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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