Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Malvern Gardens Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $800 (77 Rentals)

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The 1805
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$1,336 - $2,140Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability

The 1805

1805 Monument AveRichmond, VA 23220
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3600 W Broad St

RichmondVA23230

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2700 Idlewood Ave
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2700 Idlewood Ave

2700 Idlewood AveRichmond, VA 23220
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3329 Cutshaw Ave
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3329 Cutshaw Ave

3329 Cutshaw AveRichmond, VA 23230
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Virginia Apartments

2602-2608 Kensington AveRichmond, VA 23220
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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 4 Beds unit found at Liberty Circle Apartments priced from $820. Imperial Living Propco LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable Malvern Gardens apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Liberty Circle ApartmentsTHE HIGHLAND FLOOR PLAN - BEDROOM II4BR,2BA$820
Imperial Living Propco LLCStudioStudio,1BA$935
Eagle Mill Lofts1 bed 1bth1BR,1BA$1,000
Legacy ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,085
The Collection of Historic RichmondA11, A12, A13, A14, A15, A16, A17, A18 & A191BR,1BA$1,125
Coliseum LoftsE2.1Studio,1BA$1,190
Guardian Place ApartmentsS1 Guardian Place 1Studio,1BA$1,192
South Arthur1/11BR,1BA$1,199
Southern Stove Loftsstudio1BR,1BA$1,250
Cookie Factory LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Malvern Gardens, VA

As of November 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Malvern Gardens area is the $1.32 price per square foot The Overbrook Model at The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers Row in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value Malvern Gardens apartment is the D1 Model at Jordans Branch Apartments starting at $2,895 with a $1.89 price per square foot in the Far West 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.
The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers RowThe Overbrook3BR,2.5BA$1.32
Jordans Branch ApartmentsD13BR,2.5BA$1.89
Eagle Mill Lofts3bed 3bth3BR,3BA$1.44
Iron House Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.72
1322 W Broad St2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 190982BR,2BA$1.67
3131 W Grace St, Unit 13131 W Grace St2BR,1BA$1.84
South Arthur1/11BR,1BA$1.41
1510 W Broad St - Residential2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.75
Legacy ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath - Patio1BR,1BA$1.73
Imperial Living Propco LLCOne Bedroom One Bath Standard1BR,1BA$1.94

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The Ultimate Renter's Guide for Finding the Perfect Student Friendly Richmond Neighborhood to Rent

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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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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States, including Richmond. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Malvern Gardens Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

39 / 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 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 $1,300.

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 $1,000, while the average apartment in Malvern Gardens costs $5,222.

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 109 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 $289 which is $4,933 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Malvern Gardens.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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A Local Experts Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Richmond, VA

Written by: Richard Corrigan

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.