Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (75 Rentals)

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property at 20 S Robinson St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

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20 S Robinson St

RichmondVA23220
property at 22 S Robinson St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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22 S Robinson St

RichmondVA23220
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Wellsmith Apartments
$1,365 - $15,355
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$1,332 - $15,322
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Wellsmith Apartments

5000 Libbie Mill East BlvdRichmond, VA 23230
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Penstock Quarter Apartments
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$1,369 - $2,999
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$1,336 - $2,966
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Penstock Quarter Apartments

5001 Libbie Mill East BlvdRichmond, VA 23230
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Pierce Arrow
$1,370 - $1,485
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$1,355 - $1,470
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$15

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$1,370 - $1,485
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Pierce Arrow

2621 Stuart AveRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 121 S Stafford Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15

121 S Stafford Ave

RichmondVA23220
property at 117 S Stafford Ave

$1,430

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$1,430

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$1,430

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 8

117 S Stafford Ave

RichmondVA23220
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The Carousel
Rent Specials
$1,442 - $2,813
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$1,442 - $2,813

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$1,442 - $2,813
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The Carousel

2400 Grayland AveRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 3218 W Grace St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 10

3218 W Grace St

RichmondVA23221
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The Icon
Rent Specials
$1,518 - $3,962
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$1,518 - $3,962

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$1,518 - $3,962
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The Icon

1209 Mactavish AveRichmond, VA 23230
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Scott's View
$1,587 - $3,796
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$1,587 - $3,796

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$1,587 - $3,796
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Scott's View

3410 W Clay StRichmond, VA 23230
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Otis
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$1,634 - $11,836
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$1,553 - $11,755
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Otis

1661 Roseneath RdRichmond, VA 23230
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property at 3406 Cutshaw Ave

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 15

3406 Cutshaw Ave

RichmondVA23230
property at 210 N Nansemond St

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 9

210 N Nansemond St

RichmondVA23221
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
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Malvern Manor Apartments
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$1,791 - $2,928
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$1,771 - $2,908
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Malvern Manor Apartments

41 1/2 Malvern AveRichmond, VA 23221
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property at 4524 Fitzhugh Ave

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 19

4524 Fitzhugh 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
property at 4506 Monument Ave

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 21

4506 Monument Ave

RichmondVA23230
property at 2820 Monument Ave

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

2820 Monument 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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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 Wellsmith Apartments priced from $1,365. Penstock Quarter Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,369. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wellsmith ApartmentsS2Studio,1BA$1,365
Penstock Quarter ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,369
Pierce ArrowStudioStudio,1BA$1,370
Crestwood at Libbie2X12BR,1BA$1,379
Scotts Edge1x11BR,1BA$1,424
The Gallery Midtown ApartmentsRenovated Ellwood1BR,1BA$1,427
Soda FlatsTimeless Tonic1BR,1BA$1,450
The CarouselPrancer1BR,1BA$1,476
The Summit at Scotts AdditionThe Chalet1BR,1BA$1,479
ArgonThe Tantalum1BR,1BA$1,485

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, VA

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $2.34 price per square foot # 34 Model at The Abby on Stuart in the in the Far West neighborhood starting from $3,050. The second greatest value West End apartment is the 4418 Cutshaw Ave Model at 4418 Cutshaw Ave starting at $2,500 with a $2.08 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.
The Abby on Stuart# 342BR,2BA$2.34
4418 Cutshaw Ave4418 Cutshaw Ave2BR,1BA$2.08
2802 Park Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
Wrighthaven Square ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$2.33
Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove AveKensington Place - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.73
Courtyard LoftsMarshall1BR,1BA$1.80
River School Lofts1B (RENO)1BR,1BA$2.20
The Icon1 Bedroom Tower1BR,1BA$1.92
Scotts Edge1x11BR,1BA$1.88
Crestwood at Libbie2X12BR,1BA$2.10

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West End, Richmond, VA

Ranked #95

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,485.

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

The cheapest apartment in West End is Scotts Edge which is listed at $1,424, while the average apartment in West End costs $3,240.

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 56 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 $273 which is $2,967 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West End.

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