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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westover Hills West Studio Apartments | $1,538 | $999 | $2,100 |
| Westover Hills West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,851 | $1,050 | $3,169 |
| Westover Hills West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,218 | $1,084 | $4,536 |
| Westover Hills West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,505 | $1,550 | $3,800 |
There are currently 42 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Westover Hills West Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
See all Apartments in RichmondThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Westover Hills West area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Forest Ridge priced from $999. Chippenham Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Westover Hills West apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Ridge | S1 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Chippenham Townhomes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Villas at Cedarhurst | Studio 1 bath 531 sq. ft. | Studio,1BA | $1,053 |
| Park Vue | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,084 |
| Southern Stove Lofts | 1bed 1bth | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes | Lexington | 1BR,1BA | $1,173 |
| James River Pointe | 1 Bed/1 Bath- Phase 3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,209 |
| St. John's Wood | Lambeth Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1,234 |
| Cookie Factory Lofts | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Point at Beaufont | 1x1 710 Sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,310 |
As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westover Hills West area is the $1.75 price per square foot The Bliley - WAITLIST Model at Village at West Lake in the in the Midlothian neighborhood starting from $1,899. The second greatest value Westover Hills West apartment is the B2 Renovated Model at Reserve South starting at $1,704 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Midlothian neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westover Hills West apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village at West Lake | The Bliley - WAITLIST | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| Reserve South | B2 Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| The Crossings at Bramblewood | Upgraded Willow | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Morningside Apartments | White Oak | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Courtyard Lofts | Marshall | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Park Vue | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| The Point at Beaufont | 1x1 710 Sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Chippenham Townhomes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| James River Pointe | 1 Bed/1 Bath- Phase 3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| The Residences of Westover Hills | 1BR 1BA Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Westover Hills West is under $1,310.
The cheapest apartment in Westover Hills West is Chippenham Townhomes which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Westover Hills West costs $2,139.
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 93 regular apartments in Westover Hills West that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in Westover Hills West have an average cost of $411 which is $1,728 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westover Hills West.
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