Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westlake Hills Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (21 Rentals)

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Sterling Beaufont
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sterling Beaufont

6901 Carnation StRichmond, VA 23225
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Westover Hills Townhomes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westover Hills Townhomes

600 Westover Hills BlvdRichmond, VA 23225
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The Parkwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Parkwood

3003 Parkwood AveRichmond, VA 23221
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Chippenham Townhomes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chippenham Townhomes

7523 Ander CtRichmond, VA 23225
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Hill Standard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hill Standard

4910-4930 Forest Hill AveRichmond, VA 23225

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Westlake Hills, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Westlake Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westlake Hills area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ashton Square Apartments priced from $975. James River Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,079. Here are the most affordable Westlake Hills apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ashton Square ApartmentsAshley1BR,1BA$975
James River Pointe1 Bed/1 Bath- Phase 11BR,1BA$1,079
Alexander at 1090Volta2BR,2BA$1,095
404 Rivertowne Apartment HomesByron1BR,1BA$1,140
Urbana at Hioaks1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,149

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westlake Hills, VA

As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westlake Hills area is the $1.74 price per square foot 3 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes in the in the Midlothian neighborhood starting from $2,067. The second greatest value Westlake Hills apartment is the The Overlook Model at Birchwood at Boulders Apartments starting at $1,779 with a $1.52 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes3 Bed 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.74
Birchwood at Boulders ApartmentsThe Overlook2BR,2BA$1.52
848 Reserve SouthB12BR,1BA$1.49
Alexander at 1090Humboldt2BR,2BA$1.25
Morningside ApartmentsWhite Oak Tax Credit2BR,1BA$1.51
Ashley Park22A2BR,2BA$1.79
The Point at Beaufont1x11BR,1BA$1.71
Urbana at Hioaks1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.51
St. John's WoodLambeth Townhome1BR,1BA$1.79
James River Pointe1 Bed/1 Bath- Phase 11BR,1BA$1.59

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Westlake Hills, Richmond, VA

Ranked #150

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Westlake Hills Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

16 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

24 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westlake Hills Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westlake Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Westlake Hills is Ashton Square Apartments which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Westlake Hills costs $1,980.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westlake Hills?

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 44 regular apartments in Westlake Hills 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 Westlake Hills?

Cheap apartments in Westlake Hills have an average cost of $635 which is $1,345 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westlake Hills.

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