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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 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 Northside 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
North Oak ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$965
Van de VyverThe ReserveStudio,1BA$998
Eagle Mill Lofts1 bed 1bth1BR,1BA$1,000
The Stables1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,055
BellevueSmall 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,080

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northside, VA

As of December 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northside area is the $1.36 price per square foot The Overbrook Model at The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers Row in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $3,743. The second greatest value Northside apartment is the 2106 Parkwood Ave Model at 2106 Parkwood Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,795 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Near West 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$1.36
2106 Parkwood Ave, Unit 12106 Parkwood Ave2BR,2BA$1.33
Jackson Street Lofts3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$1.47
Eagle Mill Lofts3bed 3bth3BR,3BA$1.44
511 W Marshall St, Unit 101511 W Marshall St2BR,1BA$1.57
1322 W Broad St2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 190982BR,2BA$1.55
4306 Chamberlayne Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.29
South Arthur1/11BR,1BA$1.41
2602-2606 Monument Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 236462BR,1BA$1.62
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

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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 $2,481.

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 91 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 $462 which is $2,019 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northside.

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A Local Experts Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Richmond, VA

Written by: Richard Corrigan

Richmond is rightly considered one of the best places to live on the East Coast. We love Richmond’s rich history, phenomenal culinary scene, unique art and culture, and its next-level parks and green spaces.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!