Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northern Barton Heights Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (122 Rentals)

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1144 W Grace St

RichmondVA23220

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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. Bloom Apartments II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. 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
Bloom Apartments II1Bed/1Bath: 456 sq ft1BR,1BA$899
Towers on FranklinGoldStudio,1BA$900
North Oak ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$965
Van de VyverThe ReserveStudio,1BA$998
Eagle Mill Lofts1 bed 1bth1BR,1BA$1,000
Jefferson Townhouses1X11BR,1BA$1,000
The Mezzo LoftsMontage Gallery - StudiosStudio,1BA$1,038

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northern Barton Heights, VA

As of December 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northern Barton Heights area is the $1.34 price per square foot The Overbrook Model at The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers Row in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $3,707. The second greatest value Northern Barton Heights apartment is the 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park starting at $800 with a $0.54 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.
The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers RowThe Overbrook3BR,2.5BA$1.34
Marshall Park4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.54
2106 Parkwood Ave, Unit 12106 Parkwood Ave2BR,2BA$1.33
Eagle Mill Lofts3bed 3bth3BR,3BA$1.44
Townsend SquareTownhomes starting at $1050.00- Now Accepting A...2BR,1BA$0.91
209 E Main StUnit 208A2BR,1BA$1.36
1901-1915 Whitcomb2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 288252BR,1BA$1.42
Marshall Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.25
4306 Chamberlayne Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.29
1527 Mechanicsville Tpke, Unit 11527 Mechanicsville Tpke1BR,1BA$1.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northern Barton Heights, Richmond, VA

Ranked #25

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Northern Barton Heights, Richmond, and the greater Richmond area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Northern Barton Heights Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northern Barton Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northern Barton Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northern Barton Heights is under $1,038.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northern Barton Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Northern Barton Heights is Bloom Apartments II which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Northern Barton Heights costs $1,999.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northern Barton Heights?

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 222 regular apartments in Northern Barton Heights 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 Northern Barton Heights?

Cheap apartments in Northern Barton Heights have an average cost of $630 which is $1,369 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northern Barton Heights.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!