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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake Hills Studio Apartments | $1,202 | $999 | $1,345 |
| Westlake Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,540 | $975 | $2,234 |
| Westlake Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,735 | $1,160 | $2,930 |
| Westlake Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,040 | $1,550 | $3,385 |
There are currently 42 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 1 Bed unit found at NOON Hioaks priced from $977. Forest Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Westlake Hills apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOON Hioaks | The Apollo - 50% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $977 |
| Forest Ridge | S1 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Villas at Cedarhurst | Studio 1 bath 531 sq. ft. | Studio,1BA | $1,003 |
| Chippenham Townhomes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| The Residences of Westover Hills | 1BR 1BA Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,060 |
| 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes | Brookline | 1BR,1BA | $1,123 |
| 700 West 44 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,151 |
| The Arbors Senior Apartments | 1BD Apt. for only $1191.00.00/month call us tod... | 1BR,1BA | $1,191 |
| Morningside Apartments | White Oak Tax Credit | 2BR,1BA | $1,320 |
As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westlake Hills area is the $1.39 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Urbana at Hioaks in the in the Midlothian neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Westlake Hills apartment is the Classic Dogwood Model at The Crossings at Bramblewood starting at $1,375 with a $1.38 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urbana at Hioaks | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| The Crossings at Bramblewood | Classic Dogwood | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 2521 Gravel Hill Rd, Unit One Bd Apt. Richmond VA | 2521 Gravel Hill Rd | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.26 |
| Ashton Square Apartments | Kensington | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Birchwood at Boulders Apartments | The Brookwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Alexander at 1090 | Humboldt | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Morningside Apartments | White Oak Tax Credit | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Chippenham Townhomes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| The Residences of Westover Hills | 1BR 1BA Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
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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 $1,320.
The cheapest apartment in Westlake Hills is NOON Hioaks which is listed at $977, while the average apartment in Westlake Hills costs $1,986.
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 73 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 $705 which is $1,281 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westlake Hills.
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