
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northside Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $300 (181 Rentals)
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1527 Mechanicsville Tpke

Eagle Mill Lofts

Legacy at Imperial Village

Bloom Apartments II

4908 Chamberlayne Ave, Unit B1

3916 Chamberlayne Ave, Unit 4A

1106 West Franklin St

1017 W Leigh St

1019 W Leigh St
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Van de Vyver

1411 Grove Avenue

Green Park Apartments

Bellevue

1123-25-27 West Grace Street

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Coliseum Lofts

2400 Barton Ave

The Foundry Apartments

2420 Barton Ave

4903 Chamberlayne Ave
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Victory at Edgewood

2416 Barton Ave

Spectrum Apartments

The Concord Northside

The Biggs Building

1901-1915 Whitcomb

Park Northside Apartments

1602 Magnolia St, Unit 3

1840 Monument Ave

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Iron House Apartments
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1610 Fendall Ave

1605 Hickory St

4029 Clinton Ave, Unit A

Cookie Factory Lofts

517 N Harrison St

403 Cleveland St, Unit 6

608 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Unit 11

2919 4th Ave

417 Fritz St

200 Minor St, Unit A
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22 S Robinson St

Southern Stove Lofts

1607 Brookfield St

1608 Brookfield St

20 S Robinson St

Courtyard Lofts

Sphere

The Collection of Historic Richmond

1005 Grove Ave Apartments

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Pierce Arrow
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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 | $1,682 | $595 | $5,802 |
| Northside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $700 | $6,906 |
| Northside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,172 | $930 | $10,000+ |
| Northside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,250 | $810 | $3,800 |
| Northside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,056 | $729 | $3,680 |
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There are currently 181 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northside Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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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 $849. Here are the most affordable Northside apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy at Imperial Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $835 |
| Bloom Apartments II | 1Bed/1Bath: 463 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Highland Terrace Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $946 |
| Eagle Mill Lofts | 2bed 1bth | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Van de Vyver | The Reserve | Studio,1BA | $998 |
| Green Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,037 |
| The Stables | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
| Bellevue | Large 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| 4306 Chamberlayne Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northside, VA
As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northside area is the $0.51 price per square foot 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Northside apartment is the The Monument Model at Circ Apartments starting at $2,284 with a $1.62 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Park | 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.51 |
| Circ Apartments | The Monument | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| Jackson Street Lofts | 3 Bedroom / 3 Bath - 1,975sqft | 3BR,3BA | $1.67 |
| 2802 Park Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 4306 Chamberlayne Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Victory at Edgewood | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Townhome - Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| CT Russell Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 43679 | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Highland Terrace Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| The Stables | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| 1527 Mechanicsville Tpke | 1527 Mechanicsville Tpke | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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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 $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northside?
The cheapest apartment in Northside is Bloom Apartments II which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in Northside costs $2,220.
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 147 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 $499 which is $1,721 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
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