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The Residences of Westover Hills Apartments

5852 Westower Dr, Richmond, VA 23225 · Midlothian / Cedarhurst

3.8

Insider

3.8

Reviews

$1,073–$1,625

Rent range

1–2 BD

Bedrooms

4–12 mo

Lease

SummaryUpdated Oct 17, 2026

LandownerAwe Westover Owner Llc

Managed byGates Hudson (#94/153)

Inspection historyNo cases on record

Resident reviews

206 reviews

Mixed

Reddit mentions

1 mention

Pros & cons

Helpful and responsive staff members

Quick maintenance response times

Quiet neighborhood and peaceful setting

Affordable rent for the size

Well-maintained grounds and landscaping

Persistent pest infestations including roaches

AC/heating issues and poor HVAC performance

Water damage, leaks, and mold problems

Poor communication and unresponsive office

Unfair fees and deposit deductions

Dealbreakers46 of 206 reviews mention an issue with

No mentions of: Bed bugs

Management

Gates Hudson

Rank

94/153

Properties

Individual

Top complaints

Management18%

Maintenance14%

Cleanliness12%

Fees11%

Noise7%

All properties & reviews

Location

Walk

Car-dependent

Transit

Minimal transit

Bike

Somewhat bikeable

Quiet

Very quiet

Popular nearby

The Treat Shop RVA (Jahnke Rd)

All nearby places & map

Ownership

See full portfolio

Awe Westover Owner Llc

Parcels citywide

$26.8M

Assessed value

Eviction filings

Code violations

Inspection history

0 cases

No cases on record

City of Richmond code enforcement records show no cases at this address. Records are tied to the building, not to its owner or manager.

Resident reviews

r/rvaCommentu/Gothmom85 · 3 years agoView on Reddit

We have a lot of posts about who not to rent from, who's a good property manager around here?

I'll say I had a decent experience at a Gsc property. Also, whoever runs residences of Westover hills in forest hill area. They had the Best maintenance crew I've ever seen and we got to know them well. Not because things broke, but they were constantly upgrading things, and if we had an issue it got fixed right away. But we were there years. The office staff were great. We outgrew it or I'd still be there. I'd Love to know what companies are good for affordable home rentals.

Pricing & floor plans

Updated Oct 17, 2026

1BR 1BA Renovated

3 available

1 bd / 1 ba · 650 sqft · $1.92/sqft

$1,246–$1,251

W/D in unitWalk-in closetBalcony

1BR 1BA Upgraded

1 available

1 bd / 1 ba · 650 sqft · $2.37/sqft

$1,540

$420

W/D in unit

1BR 1BA Classic

Waitlist only

1 bd / 1 ba · 650 sqft · $1.65/sqft

$1,073

W/D in unitBalcony

Fees & policies

Updated Oct 17, 2026

Additional fees may apply. If something has changed or is missing, please and let us know.

One-time

Move-In Fee$150

Estimated total$150

Monthly

Trash$20/mo

MediaCable and internet package$69/mo

Deposit WaiveroptionalCharged in place of a security deposit$29/mo

Liability InsuranceoptionalOnly if you don't carry your own policy$13/mo

Pet rent$30/mo

Monthly total$119

Totals exclude charges marked optional.

Pet policy

Refundable deposit$300

Monthly pet rent$30/mo

Parking

SurfaceFree

Included utilities

No utility information available

Location & nearby

Walk

Car-dependent

Transit

Minimal transit

Bike

Somewhat bikeable

Quiet

Very quiet

Nearby

Restaurants

4Les delices de Aicha★ 5.00.19 mi

2Eat Rice★ 4.10.35 mi

Amenities

Community

Onsite dog park

Outdoor lounge with a fire pit & picnic and grilling area

Resort-style swimming pool

Fully-equipped resident clubhouse & business center

State-of-the-art fitness center

Onsite laundry facility

Volleyball court & yoga studio

Onsite 24-hour emergency maintenance

In-unit

Central air conditioning

Elegant cherry wood cabinets

Private oversized patios or balconies

In-unit full-size washer & dryer*

Wood-style flooring* & plush carpeting

Modern light fixtures* & door hardware

Built-in bookshelves*

Formica countertops & breakfast bars

* Only in select units

About this property

Experience all that Richmond, Virginia has to offer at The Residences of Westover Hills. With our 1- & 2-bedroom apartments and upgraded amenities, you can expect to live well on a regular basis. Enjoy our resort-style swimming pool, onsite dog park, in-unit fireplaces (in select homes), updated kitchens, and more. Our pet-friendly apartments were truly designed and renovated with you in mind.