Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northside Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $400 (105 Rentals)

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Northside, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northside area of Richmond, VA is a 4 Beds unit found at Liberty Circle Apartments priced from $820. Bloom Apartments II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Northside apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Liberty Circle ApartmentsTHE HIGHLAND FLOOR PLAN - BEDROOM II4BR,2BA$820
Bloom Apartments II1Bed/1Bath: 456 sq ft1BR,1BA$899
Imperial Living Propco LLCStudioStudio,1BA$935
Van de VyverThe ReserveStudio,1BA$998
The Foundry ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,013
Victory at Edgewood2 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhome - Classic2BR,1BA$1,050
The Stables1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,055
BellevueSmall 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,080

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northside, VA

As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northside area is the $1.32 price per square foot The Overbrook Model at The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers Row in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value Northside apartment is the 715 W Clay St Model at 715 W Clay St, Unit B starting at $2,195 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers RowThe Overbrook3BR,2.5BA$1.32
715 W Clay St, Unit B715 W Clay St3BR,2BA$1.20
511 W Marshall St, Unit 101511 W Marshall St2BR,1BA$1.65
228 W Broad St, Unit 1228 W Broad St1BR,1BA$1.55
4306 Chamberlayne Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.29
South Arthur1/11BR,1BA$1.53
Park Northside ApartmentsByrd Apartments2BR,1BA$1.67
Victory at Edgewood2 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhome - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.53
The Foundry ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.61
1527 Mechanicsville Tpke, Unit 11527 Mechanicsville Tpke1BR,1BA$1.17

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The Ultimate Renter's Guide for Finding the Perfect Student Friendly Richmond Neighborhood to Rent

Learn about the best neighborhoods for student renters near Richmond Colleges and Universities by our Local Expert Richard Corrigan

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Northside, Richmond, VA

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Richmond, Virginia. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northside is under $1,080.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northside?

The cheapest apartment in Northside is Bloom Apartments II which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Northside costs $2,160.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northside?

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 98 regular apartments in Northside 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 Northside?

Cheap apartments in Northside have an average cost of $410 which is $1,750 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northside.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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