Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Barton Heights Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (168 Rentals)

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Towers on Franklin
$850 - $2,064
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$715 - $1,929
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$135
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$850 - $2,064
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Towers on Franklin

104 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Masonry Apartments
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$995 - $1,500
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$904 - $1,409
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$91
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$995 - $1,500
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Masonry Apartments

2001 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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$925 - $995

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925 N 20th St

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1619 N 28th St
$1,000 - $2,400
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$1,000 - $2,400
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$1,000 - $2,400
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1619 N 28th St

1619 N 28th StRichmond, VA 23223
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Townsend Square
$1,050
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$1,050
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$1,050
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 20

Townsend Square

2153 Cool LnRichmond, VA 23223
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Coliseum Lofts
$1,070 - $2,813
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$1,058 - $2,801
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$12
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$1,070 - $2,813
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Coliseum Lofts

1335-1387 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Shockoe Collection
$1,099 - $2,399
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$949 - $2,249
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$150
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$1,099 - $2,399
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The Shockoe Collection

104 Shockoe SlipRichmond, VA 23219
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Southern Barton Heights, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southern Barton Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southern Barton Heights area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Legacy at Imperial Village priced from $835. Towers on Franklin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Southern Barton Heights apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy at Imperial VillageStudioStudio,1BA$835
Towers on FranklinHarrisonStudio,1BA$850
Green Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$874
Bloom Apartments II1Bed/1Bath: 456 sq ft1BR,1BA$899
Highland Terrace Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$946
North Oak ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$965
The Masonry ApartmentsMasonry TS-S1Studio,1BA$995
Van de VyverThe ReserveStudio,1BA$998

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Barton Heights, VA

As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southern Barton Heights area is the $1.41 price per square foot 3BR/3.0BA Model at Park Plaza @ Belvidere in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $2,905. The second greatest value Southern Barton Heights apartment is the Downtown Double Suite Model at The Berkshire starting at $2,680 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southern Barton Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park Plaza @ Belvidere3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$1.41
The BerkshireDowntown Double Suite2BR,2BA$1.44
Broadway ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.22
10 Walnut Alley2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 300042BR,2BA$1.32
110 E Cary St2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.35
Ascend RVA Student Living3X33BR,3BA$1.03
209 E Main StUnit 208A2BR,1BA$1.36
Mortons Apartments1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$1.46
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk IIIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24
Highland Terrace Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.96

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Virginia and customized analysis for Central Richmond, VA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southern Barton Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southern Barton Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southern Barton Heights is under $998.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southern Barton Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Southern Barton Heights is Bloom Apartments II which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in Southern Barton Heights costs $1,969.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southern Barton Heights?

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 218 regular apartments in Southern Barton Heights 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 Southern Barton Heights?

Cheap apartments in Southern Barton Heights have an average cost of $529 which is $1,440 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southern Barton Heights.

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