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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southampton Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
See all Apartments in RichmondThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Southampton area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Forest Ridge priced from $999. Chippenham Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Southampton apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Ridge | S1 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Chippenham Townhomes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes | 1 Bed 1.5 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,236 |
| The Timbers | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1,515 |
| Village at Westlake | The Buford - WAITLIST | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
As of July 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southampton area is the $1.71 price per square foot 3 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes in the in the Midlothian neighborhood starting from $2,033. The second greatest value Southampton apartment is the Cascade Model at James River at Stony Point starting at $1,733 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Huguenot neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southampton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes | 3 Bed 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.71 |
| James River at Stony Point | Cascade | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Village at Westlake | The Buford - WAITLIST | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| The Timbers | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| The Crest at Westhampton | A11 | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| Chippenham Townhomes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Forest Ridge | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $3.00 |
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