
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Malvern Gardens Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (154 Rentals)
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Eagle Mill Lofts

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1130 W Grace St

1411 Grove Avenue

Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove Ave

1106 W Main St

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Coliseum Lofts

The Collection of Historic Richmond

Cookie Factory Lofts

Southern Stove Lofts
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Iron House Apartments

1719 Blair St

4029 Clinton Ave, Unit A

Scotts Edge

608 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Unit 11

1005 Grove Ave Apartments

3206 Ellwood Ave, Unit C

20 S Robinson St

Courtyard Lofts

Kent Road Village
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The Cooperage

1510 W. Broad Street

1721 Blair St

Pierce Arrow

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Wellsmith Apartments

Crestwood at Libbie

Tapestry West

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Todd Lofts

The 1805

1728 Claiborne St
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1840 Monument Ave

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The Gallery Midtown Apartments

117 S Stafford Ave

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The Village at Horsepen

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The Carousel

Georgetown

3218 W Grace St

18 S Allen Ave

20 S Allen Ave

10 S Randolph St
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2207 W Grace St, Unit Apt C

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Penstock Quarter Apartments

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Circ Apartments

The Ace

2307 W Main St, Unit A

3212 Ellwood Ave, Unit A

4913 Monument Ave

511 Ryland St

LIV Lakeview

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Malvern Gardens, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Malvern Gardens?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern Gardens Studio Apartments | $1,574 | $835 | $5,286 |
| Malvern Gardens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,853 | $950 | $7,981 |
| Malvern Gardens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,349 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| Malvern Gardens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,680 | $1,695 | $10,000+ |
| Malvern Gardens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,103 | $890 | $3,680 |
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Cheapest Available Malvern Gardens Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Malvern Gardens area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Legacy at Imperial Village priced from $835. Eagle Mill Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Malvern Gardens apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy at Imperial Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $835 |
| Eagle Mill Lofts | 2bed 2bth | 2BR,2BA | $950 |
| Cookie Factory Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| Scotts Edge | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,260 |
| 1005 Grove Ave Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,290 |
| Pierce Arrow | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,355 |
| Wellsmith Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,378 |
| Crestwood at Libbie | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,379 |
| Todd Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,390 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Malvern Gardens, VA
As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Malvern Gardens area is the $1.50 price per square foot 2213 Floyd Ave. Model at 2213 Floyd Ave., Unit B (Downstairs) in the in the Near West neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Malvern Gardens apartment is the The Ownby Model at The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers Row starting at $2,995 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Bellevue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Malvern Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2213 Floyd Ave., Unit B (Downstairs) | 2213 Floyd Ave. | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers Row | The Ownby | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.71 |
| Scotts Edge | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove Ave | Kensington Place - Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| The Altamont | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| Courtyard Lofts | Marshall | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| The Collection of Historic Richmond | B1, B2 & B3 | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| LIV Lakeview | 2B/1BA Lake TH Reno | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Eagle Mill Lofts | Studios | Studio ,1BA | $1.62 |
| Legacy at Imperial Village | One Bedroom One Bath Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Malvern Gardens Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Malvern Gardens?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Malvern Gardens is at Legacy at Imperial Village listed at $835.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Malvern Gardens Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Malvern Gardens Apartment is $950 at Eagle Mill Lofts.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Malvern Gardens Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Malvern Gardens is starting from $950 at Eagle Mill Lofts.
What is the most affordable Malvern Gardens Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Malvern Gardens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Eagle Mill Lofts and starts from $1,695.
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