Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northrop Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (36 Rentals)

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Westover Hills Townhomes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westover Hills Townhomes

600 Westover Hills BlvdRichmond, VA 23225
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1200 SEMMES Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1200 SEMMES Apartments

1200 Semmes AveRichmond, VA 23224
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Southgate
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southgate

3430-3456 Maury StRichmond, VA 23224
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408-410 Dobson St
2 Bedroom Apartments

408-410 Dobson St

408-410 Dobson StRichmond, VA 23220
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310 W 31st
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

310 W 31st

310 W 31st StreetRichmond, VA 23225
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Hill Standard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hill Standard

4910-4930 Forest Hill AveRichmond, VA 23225
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Northrop, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northrop Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northrop area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Townhouses of Chesterfield II priced from $799. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Townhouses of Chesterfield IIMagnoliaStudio,1BA$799
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Ashton Square ApartmentsAshley1BR,1BA$975
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1,020
Residence at BrooksideRenovated One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,035
Meadow Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Park Vue2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1,076
Alexander at 1090Volta2BR,2BA$1,095
Linden at Forest HillOne Bedroom - A1BR,1BA$1,100
404 Rivertowne Apartment HomesLexington1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northrop, VA

As of August 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northrop area is the $1.50 price per square foot 3BR/2BA Model at Willow Oaks Apartments in the in the Midlothian neighborhood starting from $2,168. The second greatest value Northrop apartment is the 2 -Bedroom, 2-Bath Model at Venus At Manchester Apartments starting at $1,295 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Old South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northrop apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Willow Oaks Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.50
Venus At Manchester Apartments2 -Bedroom, 2-Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
848 Reserve SouthB12BR,1BA$1.49
The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.32
Alexander at 1090Humboldt2BR,2BA$1.25
Morningside ApartmentsWhite Oak Tax Credit2BR,1BA$1.51
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
Southwood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.64
Park Vue2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.50
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northrop, Richmond, VA

Ranked #114

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Northrop, Richmond, VA

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Getting Around the Northrop Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

41 / 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 Northrop Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northrop?

The cheapest apartment in Northrop is Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Northrop costs $1,730.

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 20 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 $257 which is $1,473 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northrop.

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