Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Malvern Gardens Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $600 (66 Rentals)

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1130 W Grace St
$999
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$999

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1130 W Grace St

1130 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 22 S Robinson St

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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22 S Robinson St

RichmondVA23220
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Coliseum Lofts
$1,082 - $2,825
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$1,070 - $2,813
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$12

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$1,082 - $2,825
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Coliseum Lofts

1335-1387 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
Student Housing
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property at 1905 Grayland Ave

$1,095 - $1,195

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$1,095

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$1,095

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1905 Grayland Ave

RichmondVA23220
property at 1209 Wallace St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

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1209 Wallace St

RichmondVA23220

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property at 1903 Grayland Ave

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

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1903 Grayland Ave

RichmondVA23220
property at 517 N Harrison St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 10

517 N Harrison St

RichmondVA23220
property at 1123 Grove Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1123 Grove Ave

RichmondVA23220
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Wellsmith Apartments
$1,342 - $10,855
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$1,309 - $10,822
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$33

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$1,342 - $10,855
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Wellsmith Apartments

5000 Libbie Mill East BlvdRichmond, VA 23230
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Penstock Quarter Apartments
$1,382 - $3,294
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$1,349 - $3,261
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$33

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$1,382 - $3,294
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Penstock Quarter Apartments

5001 Libbie Mill East BlvdRichmond, VA 23230
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The Cooperage
$1,426 - $2,695
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$1,426 - $2,695

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$1,426 - $2,695
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The Cooperage

1650 Overbrook RdRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 3600 W Broad St

$1,440 - $2,250

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$1,440

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$1,440

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3600 W Broad St

RichmondVA23230
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The Carousel
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$1,442 - $2,788
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$1,442 - $2,788

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$1,442 - $2,788
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The Carousel

2400 Grayland AveRichmond, VA 23220
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Circ Apartments
$1,468 - $4,503
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$1,468 - $4,503

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$1,468 - $4,503
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Circ Apartments

1137 W Grace StRichmond, VA 23220
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3019 Ellwood Ave, Unit A
$1,495
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$1,495

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$1,495
1 Bedroom Apartment Available May 1

3019 Ellwood Ave, Unit A

3019 Ellwood AveRichmond, VA 23221
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3009 Ellwood Ave, Unit C
$1,495
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$1,495

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$1,495
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

3009 Ellwood Ave, Unit C

3009 Ellwood AveRichmond, VA 23221
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The Village at Horsepen
$1,497 - $2,656
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$1,477 - $2,636
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$20

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$1,497 - $2,656
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The Village at Horsepen

6701 Dartmouth AveRichmond, VA 23226
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2700 Idlewood Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2700 Idlewood Ave

2700 Idlewood AveRichmond, VA 23220
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3329 Cutshaw Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3329 Cutshaw Ave

3329 Cutshaw AveRichmond, VA 23230
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Virginia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Virginia Apartments

2602-2608 Kensington AveRichmond, VA 23220
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Eagle Mill Towers
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Mill Towers

1414 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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MacTavish Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

MacTavish Flats

1302 MacTavish AveRichmond, VA 23230
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Legacy At Imperial Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy At Imperial Village

1711 Bellevue AveRichmond, VA 23227
Senior Living
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The Faison Residence
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Faison Residence

5322 Markel RdRichmond, VA 23230
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Legacy Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy Apartments

1711 Bellevue AveRichmond, VA 23227
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The Altamont
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Altamont

1620 Altamont AveRichmond, VA 23230
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408-410 Dobson St
2 Bedroom Apartments

408-410 Dobson St

408-410 Dobson StRichmond, VA 23220
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Eagle Mill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Mill Apartments

1400 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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Cary West Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cary West Apartments

2000-2021 W Cary StRichmond, 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 Studio unit found at Legacy at Imperial Village priced from $835. Eagle Mill Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. 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 Lofts1 bed 1bth1BR,1BA$1,000
Southern Stove LoftsstudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Iron House Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,175
The Collection of Historic RichmondA3, A4 & A51BR,1BA$1,199
Cookie Factory LoftsStudio1BR,1BA$1,250
Guardian Place ApartmentsA1 Guardian Place II1BR,1BA$1,277
The Gallery Midtown ApartmentsClassic Ellwood1BR,1BA$1,299
South Arthur1/11BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Malvern Gardens, VA

As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Malvern Gardens area is the $1.33 price per square foot 2106 Parkwood Ave Model at 2106 Parkwood Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Near West neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Malvern Gardens apartment is the 3X3 Model at Ascend RVA Student Living starting at $1,190 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Near 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.
2106 Parkwood Ave, Unit 12106 Parkwood Ave2BR,2BA$1.33
Ascend RVA Student Living3X33BR,3BA$1.03
1322 W Broad St2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 367362BR,2BA$1.50
South Arthur2/12BR,1BA$1.80
Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove AveKensington Place - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.63
The AltamontC23BR,2BA$1.91
1510 W. Broad Street2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 360322BR,2BA$1.70
Eagle Mill Lofts2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$1.95
Legacy at Imperial VillageOne Bedroom One Bath Standard1BR,1BA$1.94
Southern Stove LoftsstudioStudio ,1BA$1.91

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Malvern Gardens, Richmond, VA

Ranked #52

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 $1,299.

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 $2,850.

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 71 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 $280 which is $2,570 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Malvern Gardens.

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