Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (72 Rentals)

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property at 6401 Stuart Ave

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 19

6401 Stuart Ave

RichmondVA23226
property at 3218 W Grace St

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3218 W Grace St

RichmondVA23221
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The Carousel
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$1,442 - $2,676
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$1,442 - $2,676

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$1,442 - $2,676
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The Carousel

2400 Grayland AveRichmond, VA 23220
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Penstock Quarter Apartments
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$1,490 - $3,020
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$1,457 - $2,987
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Penstock Quarter Apartments

5001 Libbie Mill East BlvdRichmond, VA 23230
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property at 4201 Bromley Ln

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 10

4201 Bromley Ln

RichmondVA23221
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Scott's View
$1,565 - $3,786
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$1,565 - $3,786

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$1,565 - $3,786
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Scott's View

3410 W Clay StRichmond, VA 23230
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property at 1111 N Thompson St

$1,600 - $1,650

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1111 N Thompson St

RichmondVA23230

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Wellsmith Apartments
$1,626 - $16,378
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$1,593 - $16,345
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Wellsmith Apartments

5000 Libbie Mill East BlvdRichmond, VA 23230
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property at 3120 Parkwood Ave

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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3120 Parkwood Ave

RichmondVA23221
property at 3106 Patterson Ave

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 27

3106 Patterson Ave

RichmondVA23221
property at 208 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 Sep 15

208 N Nansemond St

RichmondVA23221
property at 3320 W Grace St

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 14

3320 W Grace St

RichmondVA23221
property at 3551 Grove Ave

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 10

3551 Grove Ave

RichmondVA23221

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$1,699 - $4,090
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$1,699 - $4,090

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$1,699 - $4,090
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The Icon

1209 Mactavish AveRichmond, VA 23230
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Otis
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$1,708 - $15,921
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$1,627 - $15,840
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Otis

1661 Roseneath RdRichmond, VA 23230
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property at 3549 Grove Ave

$1,775

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$1,775

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$1,775

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3549 Grove Ave

RichmondVA23221
property at 3503 Hanover Ave

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3503 Hanover Ave

RichmondVA23221
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3143 Ellwood Ave, Unit D
$1,795
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$1,795

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$1,795
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 22

3143 Ellwood Ave, Unit D

3143 Ellwood AveRichmond, VA 23221
property at 4208 Fitzhugh Ave

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4208 Fitzhugh Ave

RichmondVA23230
property at 2601 Parkwood Ave

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2601 Parkwood Ave

RichmondVA23220

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Malvern Manor Apartments
$1,801 - $2,935
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$1,781 - $2,915
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Malvern Manor Apartments

41 1/2 Malvern AveRichmond, VA 23221
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2914 Idlewood Ave
$1,850 - $2,100
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$1,850 - $2,100

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$1,850 - $2,100
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2914 Idlewood Ave

2914 Idlewood AveRichmond, VA 23221
property at 3106 Hanover Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3106 Hanover Ave

RichmondVA23221
property at 4406 Augusta Ave

$1,885

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$1,885

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$1,885

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 13

4406 Augusta Ave

RichmondVA23230
property at 3501 Hanover Ave

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3501 Hanover Ave

RichmondVA23221
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
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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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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MacTavish FlatsBStudio,1BA$1,053
Crestwood at Libbie2X12BR,1BA$1,329
Scotts Edge1x11BR,1BA$1,365
Soda FlatsThe Refreshment1BR,1BA$1,450
ArgonThe Tantalum1BR,1BA$1,485
Penstock Quarter ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,490
The Nest Scott's AdditionThe Aerie1BR,1BA$1,499
The Summit at Scotts AdditionThe Chalet1BR,1BA$1,542
Tapestry WestCanvas1BR,1BA$1,576
1111 N Thompson St1BR/1.0BA1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4104 Patterson Ave, Unit Apt. 14104 Patterson Ave2BR,2BA$1.80
4418 Cutshaw Ave, Unit 24418 Cutshaw Ave2BR,1BA$1.96
2914 Idlewood Ave2914 Idlewood Ave2BR,2BA$2.10
Scotts Edge1x11BR,1BA$1.81
Triton Scotts Addition - MonumentA31BR,1BA$2.44
The Ella Scotts AdditionThe Bebop1BR,1BA$2.44
The Icon1 Bedroom Tower1BR,1BA$2.46
Soda FlatsSparkling Tonic1BR,1BA$2.31
Crestwood at Libbie2X12BR,1BA$2.02
ArgonThe Tantalum1BR,1BA$2.48

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West End, Richmond, VA

Ranked #98

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 $1,600.

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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