Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Barton Heights Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $400 (93 Rentals)

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Dwell Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dwell Apartments

3505 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
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Estratbrook North
1 Bedroom Apartments

Estratbrook North

3809 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
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Cedarwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cedarwood Apartments

3803 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
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Goshen Street
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Goshen Street

302 Goshen StRichmond, VA 23220
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Vista Buena Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Buena Apartments

3813-3816 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 Studio unit found at 2001 East priced from $804. Legacy at Imperial Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $835. Here are the most affordable Southern Barton Heights apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2001 EastStudioStudio,1BA$804
Legacy at Imperial VillageStudioStudio,1BA$835
Bloom Apartments II1Bed/1Bath: 463 sq ft1BR,1BA$849
Towers on FranklinRodneyStudio,1BA$949
Eagle Mill Lofts2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$950
Van de VyverThe ReserveStudio,1BA$998
Townsend SquareTownhomes starting at $1000.00- Now Accepting A...2BR,1BA$1,000
District Square Apartments1Bd1Ba--5901BR,1BA$1,022
Attain ShockoeElmwood1BR,1BA$1,038

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Barton Heights, VA

As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southern Barton Heights area is the $1.47 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Penthouse Model at The Locks Tower in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $2,943. The second greatest value Southern Barton Heights apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Miller and Rhoads Residences starting at $2,222 with a $1.47 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.
The Locks Tower2 Bedroom Penthouse2BR,2BA$1.47
Miller and Rhoads Residences2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.47
Marshall Park4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.51
Park Plaza @ Belvidere2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.34
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal WalkCanal 236 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.95
Raven PlaceB1.12BR,2BA$1.47
Townsend SquareTownhomes starting at $1000.00- Now Accepting A...2BR,1BA$0.87
1407 E Cary Street1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.11
The BerkshirePark1BR,1BA$1.34
1527 Mechanicsville Tpke, Unit 31527 Mechanicsville Tpke1BR,1BA$1.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southern Barton Heights, Richmond, VA

Ranked #15

Among neighborhoods in Richmond, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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.

Getting Around the Southern Barton Heights Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,038.

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 $2,175.

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 198 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 $478 which is $1,697 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southern Barton Heights.

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Written by: Richard Corrigan

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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