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RichmondVA23222

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RichmondVA23219
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1322 W Broad St

RichmondVA23220

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1605 Hickory St

RichmondVA23222

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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 3 Beds unit found at Chesterfield Apartments priced from $807. Imperial Living Propco LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $835. Here are the most affordable Northside apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chesterfield ApartmentsTHE MULBERRY FLOOR PLAN - SUITE II3BR,1BA$807
Imperial Living Propco LLCStudioStudio,1BA$835
Bloom Apartments II1Bed/1Bath: 463 sq ft1BR,1BA$899
Eagle Mill LoftsStudiosStudio,1BA$925
Van de VyverThe ReserveStudio,1BA$998
The Foundry ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,013
The Stables1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,055
BellevueSmall 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,080
Legacy ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,085

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northside, VA

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northside area is the $1.42 price per square foot 715 W Clay St Model at 715 W Clay St, Unit B in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Northside apartment is the 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park starting at $699 with a $0.47 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.
715 W Clay St, Unit B715 W Clay St3BR,2BA$1.42
Marshall Park4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.47
Iron House Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath with Office2BR,2BA$1.46
511 W Marshall St, Unit 101 Main Floor511 W Marshall St2BR,1BA$1.62
4306 Chamberlayne Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.29
South Arthur1/11BR,1BA$1.53
Victory at Edgewood2 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhome - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.59
Brand-New 2 Bedroom - Newly Renovated2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.69
The Foundry ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.61
The Stables1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.70

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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 $1,085.

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 $2,284.

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 100 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 $357 which is $1,927 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northside.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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