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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake Hills Studio Apartments | $1,154 | $954 | $1,225 |
| Westlake Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,597 | $980 | $2,396 |
| Westlake Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,674 | $1,099 | $3,082 |
| Westlake Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,085 | $1,550 | $3,487 |
There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Westlake Hills Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
See all Apartments in RichmondThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Westlake Hills area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Villas at Cedarhurst priced from $954. 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $980. Here are the most affordable Westlake Hills apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas at Cedarhurst | Just the Basics. Just What You Need. | Studio,1BA | $954 |
| 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes | Brookline | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
| Chippenham Townhomes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| James River Pointe | 2 Bed/1 Bath- Phase 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Ashley Park Apartments | The Belle | 1BR,1BA | $1,148 |
| Chesterfield Village | Rochester | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
| The Arbors Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom - Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,191 |
| Forest Ridge | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| St. John's Wood | Lambeth Loft Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
| Ashton Square Apartments | Lexington | 2BR,1BA | $1,275 |
As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westlake Hills area is the $1.78 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes in the in the Midlothian neighborhood starting from $2,086. The second greatest value Westlake Hills apartment is the Berkshire Model at Ashton Square Apartments starting at $1,575 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Midlothian neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westlake Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| Ashton Square Apartments | Berkshire | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.51 |
| Urbana at Hioaks | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Birchwood at Boulders Apartments | The Brookwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Alexander at 1090 | Humboldt | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Morningside Apartments | White Oak Tax Credit | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| James River Pointe | 2 Bed/1 Bath- Phase 3 | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Willow Oaks Apartments | 1BR/1.5BA | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
| St. John's Wood | Lambeth Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Chippenham Townhomes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Westlake Hills is under $1,275.
The cheapest apartment in Westlake Hills is 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes which is listed at $980, while the average apartment in Westlake Hills costs $1,535.
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 68 regular apartments in Westlake Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in Westlake Hills have an average cost of $552 which is $983 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westlake Hills.
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