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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Studio Apartments | $2,045 | $1,082 | $4,416 |
| West End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,842 | $1,028 | $5,343 |
| West End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,396 | $1,050 | $5,630 |
| West End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,062 | $2,100 | $6,967 |
| West End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,986 | $2,250 | $5,994 |
There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West End Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
See all Apartments in RichmondThe cheapest available apartment rental in the West End area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Guardian Place Apartments priced from $1,277. The Summit at Scotts Addition has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,315. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guardian Place Apartments | A1 Guardian Place II | 1BR,1BA | $1,277 |
| The Summit at Scotts Addition | The Retreat | 1BR,1BA | $1,315 |
| Gateway Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,334 |
| South Arthur | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Crestwood at Libbie | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,379 |
| The Gallery Midtown Apartments | Renovated Ellwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,385 |
| The Nest Scott's Addition | The Aerie | 1BR,1BA | $1,409 |
| Soda Flats | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Carousel | Prancer | 1BR,1BA | $1,496 |
| Courtyard Lofts | Boulevard | 1BR,1BA | $1,510 |
As of March 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $1.79 price per square foot # 17 Model at The Abby on Stuart in the in the Far West neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value West End apartment is the D1 Model at Jordans Branch Apartments starting at $2,995 with a $1.96 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Abby on Stuart | # 17 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.79 |
| Jordans Branch Apartments | D1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.96 |
| 4418 Cutshaw Ave | 4418 Cutshaw Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| South Arthur | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| River School Lofts | 1B (RENO) | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| The Icon | 1 Bedroom Tower | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Gateway Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Soda Flats | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Courtyard Lofts | Boulevard | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Crestwood at Libbie | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West End is under $1,510.
The cheapest apartment in West End is Guardian Place Apartments which is listed at $1,277, while the average apartment in West End costs $3,850.
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 59 regular apartments in West End that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in West End have an average cost of $326 which is $3,524 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West End.
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