
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northrop Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (26 Rentals)
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Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments

The Residences of Westover Hills

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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 | $1,108 | $715 | $1,757 |
| Northrop 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,311 | $825 | $2,454 |
| Northrop 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,380 | $1,005 | $2,085 |
| Northrop 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,722 | $1,178 | $2,778 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 26 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 Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments priced from $825. The Residences of Westover Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Northrop apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| The Residences of Westover Hills | 1BR 1BA Classic | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Ashton Square Apartments | Ashley | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes | Brookline | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1,020 |
| Woodbriar Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,024 |
| Linden at Forest Hill | One Bedroom - A | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| 2000 Riverside Apartments | Tyler - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,069 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northrop, VA
As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northrop area is the $1.25 price per square foot 2X1.5 Model at The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments in the in the Midlothian neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Northrop apartment is the Pine II Model at Townhouses of Chesterfield II starting at $1,110 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the Broad Rock 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 Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments | 2X1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.25 |
| Townhouses of Chesterfield II | Pine II | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.99 |
| 27th Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 25813 | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Morningside Apartments | White Oak Tax Credit | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| James River Pointe | 2 Bed/1.5 Bath- Phase 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.40 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Villas at Cedarhurst | We Like Our Pricing How We Like Our Coffee: Str... | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Park Vue | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 3704 Chapel Dr, Unit B | 3704 Chapel Dr | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northrop Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northrop?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northrop is under $1,069.
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 $1,625.
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 69 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 $539 which is $1,086 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northrop.
Expert Rental Resources
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