
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Barton Heights Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $300 (122 Rentals)
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Bloom Apartments II

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1204 N 20th St, Unit Apt 1

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American Tobacco Collection

Eagle Mill Lofts

923 N 20th St

1019 W Leigh St

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3114 Barton Ave, Unit Apt B

1715 Grove Ave

The Hill Building
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Van de Vyver

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1130 W Grace St

Jefferson Townhouses

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2016 Fairmount Ave, Unit Apt 2

1411 Grove Avenue

Flats at 25th

Green Park Apartments

927 N 20th St

The Berkshire

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Townsend Square
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Flats at 14th

The Attain

The Edison

3810 Chamberlayne Ave, Unit G

1106 W Main St

3310 Barton Ave

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209 E Main St

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Coliseum Lofts

The Collection of Historic Richmond

2400 Barton Ave
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The Foundry Apartments

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Towers on Franklin

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Atrium on Broad Apartments

1007 N 25th St

2420 Barton Ave

Victory at Edgewood

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T and E Apartments

3 N 18th St

District Square Apartments
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Monroe Park Towers Apartments

Spectrum Apartments

The Oliver

The Concord Northside

The Biggs Building

1901-1915 Whitcomb

The Corner Lofts

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17 W Main St, Unit 203

302 Goshen St, Unit 103

302 Goshen St, Unit 104
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Southern Barton Heights, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southern Barton Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Barton Heights Studio Apartments | $1,532 | $835 | $7,189 |
| Southern Barton Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,680 | $849 | $8,332 |
| Southern Barton Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,051 | $939 | $10,000+ |
| Southern Barton Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,145 | $810 | $10,000+ |
| Southern Barton Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,036 | $729 | $3,680 |
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There are currently 122 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southern Barton Heights Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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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. Bloom Apartments II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Southern Barton Heights 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 |
| American Tobacco Collection | ATC-A3 | 1BR,1BA | $897 |
| Highland Terrace Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $946 |
| Eagle Mill Lofts | 2bed 2bth | 2BR,2BA | $950 |
| 3618 Chamberlayne Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Hill Building | Studio | Studio,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 Southern Barton Heights, VA
As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southern Barton Heights area is the $0.62 price per square foot 2509 Seminary Ave Model at 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Southern Barton Heights apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Park Plaza @ Belvidere starting at $1,862 with a $1.33 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B | 2509 Seminary Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.62 |
| Park Plaza @ Belvidere | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| 10 Walnut Alley | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 30004 | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Townsend Square | Townhomes starting at $1080.00- Now Accepting A... | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| 200 Minor Street Quad | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 210 E Grace St | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Shockoe Collection | B3 - 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Mortons Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| 1901-1915 Whitcomb | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 19097 | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| 3618 Chamberlayne Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Southern Barton Heights, Richmond, VA
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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 $1,037.
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 $1,999.
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 180 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 $532 which is $1,467 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southern Barton Heights.
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