Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Barton Heights Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $300 (116 Rentals)

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property at 923 N 20th St

$823

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$823
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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923 N 20th St

RichmondVA23223

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property at 615 N 32nd St

$995

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$995
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$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 20

615 N 32nd St

RichmondVA23223
property at 927 N 20th St

$1,050

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$1,050
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$1,050

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927 N 20th St

RichmondVA23223
property at 3310 Barton Ave

$1,050

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$1,050
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$1,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 22

3310 Barton Ave

RichmondVA23222

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209 E Main St
$1,100 - $1,700
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$1,100 - $1,700
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209 E Main St

209 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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Towers on Franklin
$1,135 - $2,139
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$990 - $1,994
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$1,135 - $2,139
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Towers on Franklin

104 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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The Masonry Apartments
$1,186 - $1,791
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$1,095 - $1,700
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The Masonry Apartments

2001 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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311 W. Franklin
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$1,195 - $1,495
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$1,195 - $1,495
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311 W. Franklin

311 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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Smokehouse Lofts
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$1,195
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$1,195
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Smokehouse Lofts

110-114 S 15th StRichmond, VA 23219
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2910 Chamberlayne
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2910 Chamberlayne

2907-2927 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23222
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Estratbrook North
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Estratbrook North

3809 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
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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 1 Bed unit found at 11 E Broad St priced from $749. Bloom Apartments II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Southern Barton Heights apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
11 E Broad St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$749
Bloom Apartments II1Bed/1Bath: 456 sq ft1BR,1BA$799
Legacy at Imperial VillageStudioStudio,1BA$835
Oxford Square Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$895
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk IIIStudioStudio,1BA$900
Van de VyverThe ReserveStudio,1BA$998
Flats at 25thEast1BR,1BA$1,025
American Tobacco CollectionSCommons-A21BR,1BA$1,043
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal IICanal 236 StudioStudio,1BA$1,051

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Barton Heights, VA

As of July 19, 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 1301 Idlewood Ave Model at 1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 1301 starting at $926 with a $0.58 price per square foot in the Near West 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.
2509 Seminary Ave, Unit # B2509 Seminary Ave2BR,1BA$0.62
1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 13011301 Idlewood Ave4BR,2BA$0.58
16 W Broad St, Unit Apartment 116 W Broad St3BR,2BA$1.36
1701 W Leigh St1701 W Leigh St2BR,1BA$1.42
Townsend SquareTownhomes starting at $1080.00- Now Accepting A...2BR,1BA$0.94
210 E Grace St2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.35
Stuart and Davis1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 650sqft1BR,1BA$1.40
Mortons Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.28
1510 W. Broad Street1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 599sqft1BR,1BA$1.43
Oxford Square Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.19

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southern Barton Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southern Barton Heights is at Legacy at Imperial Village listed at $835.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southern Barton Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southern Barton Heights Apartment is $749 at 11 E Broad St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southern Barton Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southern Barton Heights is starting from $1,080 at Townsend Square.

What is the most affordable Southern Barton Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southern Barton Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Jefferson Townhouses and starts from $1,395.

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