
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northrop Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (59 Rentals)
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Townhouses of Chesterfield II

Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments

2500 Bainbridge St

Belle Summit

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3809 McGuire Dr, Unit B

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Villas at Cedarhurst

2500 Bainbridge St

404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes

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Residence at Brookside
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516 S Pine St

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Park at Forest Hill

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Woodbriar Apartments

Park Vue

Forest Hill

Swansboro Place

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The Residences of Westover Hills

Forest Square Apartments

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700 West 44
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2000 Riverside Apartments

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Meadow Creek Apartments

The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments

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The Crossings at Bramblewood

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Ashton Square Apartments

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Southwood Apartments

Morningside Apartments

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The Gardens at Manchester

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James River Pointe
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Model Tobacco Lofts

Alexander at 1090

222 W 31st St

Willow Oaks Apartments

1707 Colorado Ave

Reserve South

1104 S Lombardy St

Manchester Grand Apartments

Westover Hills Townhomes

Southgate
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3909 Larchmont Ln

4111 Kinsley Ave

Linden At Forest Hill

Victory Apartments

408-410 Dobson St

27th Townhomes

310 W 31st

1514 Bainbridge St
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Northrop, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northrop?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northrop Studio Apartments | $1,362 | $715 | $2,374 |
| Northrop 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,403 | $825 | $2,787 |
| Northrop 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,481 | $940 | $3,468 |
| Northrop 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,816 | $1,178 | $4,265 |
| Northrop 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,625 | $1,950 | $3,300 |
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There are currently 59 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northrop Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Cheapest Available Northrop Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northrop area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Manchester Grand Apartments priced from $770. Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Northrop apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Grand Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes | Brookline | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1,020 |
| Park Vue | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,084 |
| Residence at Brookside | Renovated Galley Style One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Swansboro Place | 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,142 |
| Forest Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 67738 | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,237 |
| The Residences of Westover Hills | 2BR 1BA Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1,267 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northrop, VA
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northrop area is the $1.14 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bath Extra Large Premier Model at The Gardens at Manchester in the in the Old South neighborhood starting from $1,660. The second greatest value Northrop apartment is the Berkshire Model at Ashton Square Apartments starting at $1,575 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Midlothian neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northrop apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gardens at Manchester | Three Bedroom Two Bath Extra Large Premier | 3BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Ashton Square Apartments | Berkshire | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.51 |
| Villas at Cedarhurst | 2 bed/ 1.5 bath Townhome (U-shaped kitchen) | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.54 |
| 27th Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 63115 | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| The Residences of Westover Hills | 2BR 1BA Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Morningside Apartments | White Oak Tax Credit | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Park Vue | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Best Local Schools in Northrop, Richmond, VA
Westover Hills Elementary School
Lucille M. Brown Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northrop Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northrop?
The cheapest apartment in Northrop is Manchester Grand Apartments which is listed at $770, while the average apartment in Northrop costs $1,392.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northrop?
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 55 regular apartments in Northrop 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 Northrop?
Cheap apartments in Northrop have an average cost of $414 which is $978 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northrop.
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