
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northside Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $395 (122 Rentals)
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1527 Mechanicsville Tpke, Unit 1

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Legacy at Imperial Village

4905 Chamberlayne Ave

1019 W Leigh St

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T and E Apartments

3810 Chamberlayne Ave

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Van de Vyver

3310 Barton Ave

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Eagle Mill Lofts
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Bellevue

110 N Harrison St

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2400 Barton Ave

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The Foundry Apartments

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Highland Terrace Apartments

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Victory at Edgewood

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Spectrum Apartments

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The Biggs Building

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1510 W. Broad Street

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The Concord Northside
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Cookie Factory Lofts

4913 Chamberlayne Ave, Unit 2

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Todd Lofts

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Iron House Apartments

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Southern Stove Lofts

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Sphere

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Park Northside Apartments

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2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B

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Coliseum Lofts

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3119 4th Ave, Unit A
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1005 W Franklin St

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Courtyard Lofts

2603 2nd Ave

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1118 Grove Ave

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1005 Grove Ave Apartments

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The Cooperage

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Soda Flats

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1 Scott's Addition

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The Nest Scott's Addition
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The 1805

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The Carousel

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2033 W Broad St

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1111 N Thompson St

2601 2nd Ave

2422 Barton Ave

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NOVEL Scott's Addition by Crescent Communities

2910 Chamberlayne

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Northside, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Studio Apartments | $1,578 | $835 | $2,741 |
| Northside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,859 | $799 | $8,677 |
| Northside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,383 | $945 | $10,000+ |
| Northside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,644 | $825 | $3,800 |
| Northside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $712 | $690 | $735 |
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Cheapest Available Northside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northside area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Bloom Apartments II priced from $799. Oxford Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Northside apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Bloom Apartments II | 1Bed/1Bath: 456 sq ft | 1BR, 1BA | $799 |
| Oxford Square Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $800 |
| Legacy at Imperial Village | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $835 |
| 3618 Chamberlayne Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $895 |
| 1128 W. Grace St.* | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $995 |
| Van de Vyver | The Reserve | Studio, 1BA | $998 |
| MacTavish Flats | B | Studio, 1BA | $1,053 |
| The Stables | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,055 |
| Eagle Mill Lofts | Studios | Studio, 1BA | $1,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northside, VA
As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northside area is the $0.58 price per square foot 2509 Seminary Ave Model at 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Northside apartment is the 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting at $685 with a $0.46 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B | 2509 Seminary Ave | 2BR, 1BA | $0.58 |
| Marshall Park | 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom | 4BR, 2BA | $0.46 |
| 2802 Park Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1.50 |
| The James | JAMES-2 | 2BR, 2BA | $0.89 |
| 2033 W Broad St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.40 |
| Stuart and Davis | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 650sqft | 1BR, 1BA | $1.35 |
| 1128 W. Grace St.* | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.33 |
| Oxford Square Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $1.07 |
| 3618 Chamberlayne Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $1.23 |
| 1527 Mechanicsville Tpke, Unit 1 | 1527 Mechanicsville Tpke | 1BR, 1BA | $1.33 |
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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 $1,075.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northside?
The cheapest apartment in Northside is Bloom Apartments II which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Northside costs $1,840.
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 119 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 $364 which is $1,476 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northside.
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