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

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property at 1106 W Main St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 7

1106 W Main St

RichmondVA23220
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Coliseum Lofts
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$1,104 - $2,881
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$1,092 - $2,869
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$12

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$1,104 - $2,881
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Coliseum Lofts

1335-1387 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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Iron House Apartments
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$1,229 - $1,925
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$1,124 - $1,820
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 7

Iron House Apartments

1309 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 1719 Blair St

$1,249

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$1,249

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$1,249

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

1719 Blair St

RichmondVA23220
property at 20 S Robinson St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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20 S Robinson St

RichmondVA23220

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The Cooperage
$1,350 - $3,039
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$1,350 - $3,039

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$1,350 - $3,039
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 8

The Cooperage

1650 Overbrook RdRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 1721 Blair St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

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1721 Blair St

RichmondVA23220
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Wellsmith Apartments
$1,375 - $12,869
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$1,342 - $12,836
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Wellsmith Apartments

5000 Libbie Mill East BlvdRichmond, VA 23230
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Todd Lofts
$1,390 - $2,842
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$1,390 - $2,842

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$1,390 - $2,842
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Todd Lofts

1128 Hermitage RdRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 1728 Claiborne St

$1,399

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$1,399

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$1,399

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1728 Claiborne St

RichmondVA23220

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property at 1840 Monument Ave

$1,400 - $1,950

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$1,400

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$1,400

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 14

1840 Monument Ave

RichmondVA23220
property at 117 S Stafford Ave

$1,430

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$1,430

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$1,430

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 8

117 S Stafford Ave

RichmondVA23220
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The Village at Horsepen
$1,434 - $2,058
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$1,414 - $2,038
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The Village at Horsepen

6701 Dartmouth AveRichmond, VA 23226
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The Carousel
Rent Specials
$1,442 - $2,663
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$1,442 - $2,663

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$1,442 - $2,663
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The Carousel

2400 Grayland AveRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 3218 W Grace St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 10

3218 W Grace St

RichmondVA23221
property at 18 S Allen Ave

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

18 S Allen Ave

RichmondVA23220
property at 20 S Allen Ave

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

20 S Allen Ave

RichmondVA23220
property at 10 S Randolph St

$1,460

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$1,460

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$1,460

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

10 S Randolph St

RichmondVA23220

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Penstock Quarter Apartments
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$1,482 - $3,116
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$1,449 - $3,083
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Penstock Quarter Apartments

5001 Libbie Mill East BlvdRichmond, VA 23230
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Circ Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,486 - $2,613
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$1,486 - $2,613

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$1,486 - $2,613
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 22

Circ Apartments

1137 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 4913 Monument Ave

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 16

4913 Monument Ave

RichmondVA23230
property at 511 Ryland St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 27

511 Ryland St

RichmondVA23220
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The Icon
$1,520 - $4,001
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$1,520 - $4,001

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$1,520 - $4,001
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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1209 Mactavish AveRichmond, VA 23230
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Malvern Gardens, Richmond, VA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy at Imperial VillageStudioStudio,1BA$835
Eagle Mill Lofts2bed 2bth2BR,2BA$950
Cookie Factory LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,199
Scotts Edge1x11BR,1BA$1,260
1005 Grove Ave ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,290
Pierce ArrowStudioStudio,1BA$1,355
Wellsmith ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,378
Crestwood at Libbie2X12BR,1BA$1,379
Todd LoftsStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2213 Floyd Ave., Unit B (Downstairs)2213 Floyd Ave.3BR,2BA$1.50
The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers RowThe Ownby3BR,2.5BA$1.71
Scotts Edge2x22BR,2BA$1.73
Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove AveKensington Place - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.73
The AltamontC23BR,2BA$1.91
Courtyard LoftsMarshall1BR,1BA$1.80
The Collection of Historic RichmondB1, B2 & B32BR,1BA$1.81
LIV Lakeview2B/1BA Lake TH Reno2BR,1BA$2.00
Eagle Mill LoftsStudiosStudio ,1BA$1.62
Legacy at Imperial VillageOne Bedroom One Bath Standard1BR,1BA$1.94

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Malvern Gardens, Richmond, VA

Ranked #50

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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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