Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northern Barton Heights Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (128 Rentals)

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Towers on Franklin
$985 - $2,199
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$850 - $2,064
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$135

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$985 - $2,199
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Towers on Franklin

104 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 1019 W Leigh St

$995

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$995

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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1019 W Leigh St

RichmondVA23220
property at 925 N 20th St

$925 - $995

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$995

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$995

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925 N 20th St

RichmondVA23223
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1130 W Grace St
$999
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$999

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$999
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1130 W Grace St

1130 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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1619 N 28th St
$1,000 - $2,400
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$1,000 - $2,400

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$1,000 - $2,400
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1619 N 28th St

1619 N 28th StRichmond, VA 23223
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Townsend Square
$1,050
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$1,050

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$1,050
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Townsend Square

2153 Cool LnRichmond, VA 23223
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property at 927 N 20th St

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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927 N 20th St

RichmondVA23223

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property at 2121 W Cary St

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 19

2121 W Cary St

RichmondVA23220
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Coliseum Lofts
$1,082 - $2,825
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$1,070 - $2,813
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$12

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$1,082 - $2,825
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Coliseum Lofts

1335-1387 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 2105 Phaup St

$1,099

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$1,099

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$1,099

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2105 Phaup St

RichmondVA23223

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property at 3208 Carolina Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3208 Carolina Ave

RichmondVA23222
property at 1209 Wallace St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1209 Wallace St

RichmondVA23220

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property at 1820 N 21st St

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1820 N 21st St

RichmondVA23223
property at 1608 Brookfield St

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1608 Brookfield St

RichmondVA23222
property at 1711 Brookfield St

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1711 Brookfield St

RichmondVA23222
property at 2029 Fairfield Ave

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2029 Fairfield Ave

RichmondVA23223
property at 1508 Hickory St

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1508 Hickory St

RichmondVA23222
property at 1905 Grayland Ave

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1905 Grayland Ave

RichmondVA23220
property at 1706 Brookfield St

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

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1706 Brookfield St

RichmondVA23222
property at 1600 Fendall Ave

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1600 Fendall Ave

RichmondVA23222

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Northern Barton Heights, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northern Barton Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northern Barton Heights area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Legacy at Imperial Village priced from $835. Green Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $874. Here are the most affordable Northern Barton Heights apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy at Imperial VillageStudioStudio,1BA$835
Green Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$874
Bloom Apartments II1Bed/1Bath: 456 sq ft1BR,1BA$899
Highland Terrace Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$946
North Oak ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$965
Towers on FranklinHarrisonStudio,1BA$985
Mortons Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
Van de VyverThe ReserveStudio,1BA$998
Eagle Mill Lofts1 bed 1bth1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northern Barton Heights, VA

As of February 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northern Barton Heights area is the $1.41 price per square foot 3BR/3.0BA Model at Park Plaza @ Belvidere in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $2,905. The second greatest value Northern Barton Heights apartment is the Two Bed Two Bath Model at Broadway Apartments starting at $1,663 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northern Barton Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park Plaza @ Belvidere3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$1.41
Broadway ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.22
2106 Parkwood Ave, Unit 12106 Parkwood Ave2BR,2BA$1.33
110 E Cary St2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.35
Ascend RVA Student Living3X33BR,3BA$1.03
Townsend SquareTownhomes starting at $1050.00- Now Accepting A...2BR,1BA$0.91
209 E Main StUnit 208A2BR,1BA$1.36
Highland Terrace Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.96
Marshall Street Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 360311BR,1BA$1.29
4306 Chamberlayne Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.29

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Lifestyle Ratings

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