
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Malvern Gardens Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (136 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 West Franklin St

Hampton Park Apartments

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Coliseum Lofts

Southern Stove Lofts

Iron House Apartments
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9 S Crenshaw Ave, Unit 9 S. Crenshaw Ave, Unit 9 S. Crenshaw Ave

1510 W. Broad Street

300 S Arthur Ashe Blvd, Unit 6

3210 Ellwood Ave, Unit D

517 N Harrison St

Cookie Factory Lofts

608 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Unit 11

22 S Plum St

The Summit at Scotts Addition

22 S Robinson St
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Kent Road Village

9 S Brunswick St

Courtyard Lofts

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Wellsmith Apartments

Crestwood at Libbie

The Collection of Historic Richmond

The Gallery Midtown Apartments

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The Cooperage

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The Village at Horsepen

The Nest Scott's Addition
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Circ Apartments

The 1805

1106 W Main St

3600 W Broad St

The Preserve Scotts Addition

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The Carousel

Georgetown

Soda Flats

111 N Arthur Ashe Blvd

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Penstock Quarter Apartments
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10 S Randolph St

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2207 W Grace St, Unit Apt C

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Todd Lofts

The Ace

1020 W Franklin St, Unit 3

3206 Ellwood Ave, Unit C

3212 Ellwood Ave, Unit A

LIV Lakeview

The Alder on Dabney

INK at Scott's Collection
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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 | $1,733 | $835 | $4,943 |
| Malvern Gardens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,852 | $950 | $5,681 |
| Malvern Gardens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,357 | $945 | $6,223 |
| Malvern Gardens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,662 | $1,190 | $6,912 |
| Malvern Gardens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,783 | $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 |
| Coliseum Lofts | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,104 |
| 1510 W. Broad Street | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 599sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,155 |
| Cookie Factory Lofts | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Guardian Place Apartments | A1 Guardian Place II | 1BR,1BA | $1,277 |
| The Summit at Scotts Addition | The Chateau | 1BR,1BA | $1,334 |
| Southern Stove Lofts | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| Crestwood at Libbie | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,379 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Malvern Gardens, VA
As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Malvern Gardens area is the $1.96 price per square foot D1 Model at Jordans Branch Apartments in the in the Far West neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Malvern Gardens apartment is the Diamond Model at Courtyard Lofts starting at $1,725 with a $1.78 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordans Branch Apartments | D1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.96 |
| Courtyard Lofts | Diamond | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| The Altamont | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.89 |
| 1510 W. Broad Street | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 599sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| The Collection of Historic Richmond | B4 & B5 | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| The Icon | 1 Bedroom Tower | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| LIV Lakeview | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Crestwood at Libbie | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Legacy at Imperial Village | One Bedroom One Bath Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Eagle Mill Lofts | Studios | Studio ,1BA | $2.14 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Malvern Gardens Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Malvern Gardens?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Malvern Gardens is under $1,379.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Malvern Gardens?
The cheapest apartment in Malvern Gardens is Eagle Mill Lofts which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Malvern Gardens costs $2,799.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Malvern Gardens?
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 68 regular apartments in Malvern Gardens 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 Malvern Gardens?
Cheap apartments in Malvern Gardens have an average cost of $521 which is $2,278 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Malvern Gardens.
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A Local Experts Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Richmond, VA
Written by: Richard Corrigan
Richmond is rightly considered one of the best places to live on the East Coast. We love Richmond’s rich history, phenomenal culinary scene, unique art and culture, and its next-level parks and green spaces.

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