Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (64 Rentals)

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Wellsmith Apartments
$1,333 - $13,247
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$1,300 - $13,214
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Wellsmith Apartments

5000 Libbie Mill East BlvdRichmond, VA 23230
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property at 117 S Stafford Ave

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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117 S Stafford Ave

RichmondVA23220
property at 36oo W Broad St

$1,415

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$1,415

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$1,415

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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36oo W Broad St

RichmondVA23230

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The Carousel
$1,442 - $2,741
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$1,442 - $2,741

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$1,442 - $2,741
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 19

The Carousel

2400 Grayland AveRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 4913 Monument Ave

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

4913 Monument Ave

RichmondVA23230
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Penstock Quarter Apartments
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$1,496 - $2,906
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$1,463 - $2,873
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Penstock Quarter Apartments

5001 Libbie Mill East BlvdRichmond, VA 23230
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The Icon
$1,545 - $3,938
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$1,545 - $3,938

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$1,545 - $3,938
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 31

The Icon

1209 Mactavish AveRichmond, VA 23230
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Scott's View
$1,564 - $3,803
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$1,564 - $3,803

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$1,564 - $3,803
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Scott's View

3410 W Clay StRichmond, VA 23230
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property at 2623 Floyd Ave

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

2623 Floyd Ave

RichmondVA23220
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Otis
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$1,599 - $12,714
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$1,518 - $12,633
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Otis

1661 Roseneath RdRichmond, VA 23230
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property at 1111 N Thompson St

$1,600 - $2,100

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1111 N Thompson St

RichmondVA23230

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414 N Sheppard St
$1,725 - $2,050
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$1,725 - $2,050

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414 N Sheppard St

414 N Sheppard StRichmond, VA 23221
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property at 3001 W Cary St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 10

3001 W Cary St

RichmondVA23221
property at 4 N Auburn Ave

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 10

4 N Auburn Ave

RichmondVA23221
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Malvern Manor Apartments
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$1,801 - $3,174
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$1,781 - $3,154
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Malvern Manor Apartments

41 1/2 Malvern AveRichmond, VA 23221
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property at 2601 Parkwood Ave

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 17

2601 Parkwood Ave

RichmondVA23220
property at 4506 Monument Ave

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 21

4506 Monument Ave

RichmondVA23230
property at 118 S Colonial Ave

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 31

118 S Colonial Ave

RichmondVA23221

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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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MacTavish Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

MacTavish Flats

1302 MacTavish AveRichmond, VA 23230
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The Faison Residence
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Faison Residence

5322 Markel RdRichmond, VA 23230
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3514 Park Ave.
1 to 2 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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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 Guardian Place Apartments priced from $1,192. Wellsmith Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,333. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Guardian Place ApartmentsS1 Guardian Place 1Studio,1BA$1,192
Wellsmith ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,333
Pierce ArrowStudioStudio,1BA$1,355
Crestwood at Libbie2X12BR,1BA$1,379
ArgonThe Rhodium1BR,1BA$1,415
Scotts Edge1x11BR,1BA$1,458
The Summit at Scotts AdditionThe Chalet1BR,1BA$1,463
Soda FlatsTimeless Tonic1BR,1BA$1,475
Penstock Quarter ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,496
Courtyard LoftsMarshall1BR,1BA$1,555

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, VA

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $1.74 price per square foot 2D (RENO) Model at River School Lofts in the in the Far West neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value West End apartment is the 4418 Cutshaw Ave Model at 4418 Cutshaw Ave 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River School Lofts2D (RENO)2BR,2BA$1.74
4418 Cutshaw Ave4418 Cutshaw Ave2BR,1BA$1.96
Wrighthaven Square ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$2.33
Malvern Manor ApartmentsRenovated Grove2BR,1BA$2.23
3121 Grove Ave, Unit 33121 Grove Ave1BR,1BA$2.05
Courtyard LoftsMarshall1BR,1BA$1.80
The Gallery Midtown ApartmentsRenovated Grove1BR,1BA$2.11
Scotts Edge1x11BR,1BA$1.93
The Ella Scotts AdditionThe Count1BR,1BA$2.48
Crestwood at Libbie2X12BR,1BA$2.10

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Learn about the best neighborhoods for student renters near Richmond Colleges and Universities by our Local Expert Richard Corrigan

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West End, Richmond, VA

Ranked #97

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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 $1,555.

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

The cheapest apartment in West End is Argon which is listed at $1,415, while the average apartment in West End costs $2,850.

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 52 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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