
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northside Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $300 (106 Rentals)
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603 Chamberlayne Pky

Legacy at Imperial Village

Bloom Apartments II

Eagle Mill Lofts

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3114 Barton Ave, Unit Apt B

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Coliseum Lofts

610 Akron St

Van de Vyver

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1130 W Grace St
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The Ritz

Bellevue

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T and E Apartments

302 Goshen St, Unit 106

302 Goshen St, Unit 102

3415 Enslow Ave

2400 Barton Ave

The Foundry Apartments

Victory at Edgewood

Spectrum Apartments
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The Concord Northside

The Biggs Building

1901-1915 Whitcomb

Park Northside Apartments

1607 Brookfield St

1608 Brookfield St

Cookie Factory Lofts

3119 4th Ave

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Iron House Apartments

1605 Hickory St
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1610 Fendall Ave

1414 W Marshall St, Unit 502

7 W Norwood Ave

1510 W. Broad Street

Southern Stove Lofts

Green Park Apartments

104 Poe St

12 W Clay St

417 Fritz St

Courtyard Lofts
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The Collection of Historic Richmond

Sphere

1005 Grove Ave Apartments

308 W Broad St

Pierce Arrow

117 S Stafford Ave

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2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B

20 S Allen Ave

18 S Allen Ave

3212 Barton Ave
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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 | $1,689 | $835 | $7,525 |
| Northside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,823 | $675 | $8,250 |
| Northside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,232 | $939 | $10,000+ |
| Northside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,265 | $810 | $10,000+ |
| Northside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $905 | $725 | $3,680 |
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There are currently 106 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 |
| Oxford Square Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Highland Terrace Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $946 |
| Eagle Mill Lofts | 2bed 2bth | 2BR,2BA | $950 |
| Coliseum Lofts | E1 | Studio,1BA | $971 |
| 3618 Chamberlayne Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Van de Vyver | The Reserve | Studio,1BA | $998 |
| Green Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,037 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northside, VA
As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northside area is the $0.20 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 1318 W. Broad St. in the in the Near West neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Northside apartment is the 2509 Seminary Ave Model at 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B starting at $1,395 with a $0.62 price per square foot in the Bellevue 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1318 W. Broad St. | 3 Beds, 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $0.20 |
| 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B | 2509 Seminary Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.62 |
| Marshall Park | 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.49 |
| 1103 W Franklin St | 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.36 |
| 200 Minor Street Quad | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Lombardy Lofts | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Stuart and Davis | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 650sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 1 Scott's Addition | Norfolk One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Oxford Square Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 3618 Chamberlayne Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorthside, Richmond, VA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Best Local Schools in Northside, Richmond, VA
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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 $1,037.
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 $1,995.
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 142 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 $516 which is $1,479 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northside.
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