Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sauers Gardens Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (176 Rentals)

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311 W. Franklin
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$1,195 - $1,495
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$1,195 - $1,495

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$1,195 - $1,495
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311 W. Franklin

311 W Franklin StRichmond, VA 23220
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Spectrum Apartments
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$1,245 - $3,352
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$1,175 - $3,282
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$70

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$1,245 - $3,352
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Spectrum Apartments

2017 Brook RdRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 403 Cleveland St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

403 Cleveland St

RichmondVA23221
property at 2709 W Broad St

$1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 5

2709 W Broad St

RichmondVA23220
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T and E Apartments
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$1,295 - $1,595
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$1,295 - $1,595

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$1,295 - $1,595
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 15

T and E Apartments

1011 W Marshall StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 2517 W Grace St

$1,325

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$1,325

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$1,325

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2517 W Grace St

RichmondVA23220
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Iron House Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,326 - $2,515
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$1,221 - $2,410
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Iron House Apartments

1309 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 2602 Grove

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

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2602 Grove

RichmondVA23220
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Todd Lofts
$1,397 - $2,711
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$1,397 - $2,711

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$1,397 - $2,711
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 31

Todd Lofts

1128 Hermitage RdRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 303 S Arthur Ashe Blvd

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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303 S Arthur Ashe Blvd, Unit 8

303 S Arthur Ashe Blvd
RichmondVA23220
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The Carousel
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$1,442 - $2,650
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$1,442 - $2,650

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$1,442 - $2,650
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Carousel

2400 Grayland AveRichmond, VA 23220
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property at 1005 W Franklin St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1005 W Franklin St

RichmondVA23220
property at 1826 Thomas St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1826 Thomas St

RichmondVA23220

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property at 511 Ryland St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 11

511 Ryland St

RichmondVA23220
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The Cooperage
$1,483 - $3,836
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$1,483 - $3,836

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$1,483 - $3,836
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 2

The Cooperage

1650 Overbrook RdRichmond, VA 23220
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Penstock Quarter Apartments
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$1,488 - $3,856
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$1,455 - $3,823
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Penstock Quarter Apartments

5001 Libbie Mill East BlvdRichmond, VA 23230
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Coliseum Lofts
Rent Specials
$1,499 - $2,869
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$1,499 - $2,869

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$1,499 - $2,869
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Coliseum Lofts

1335-1387 W Broad StRichmond, VA 23220
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Cheapest Available Sauers Gardens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sauers Gardens area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Legacy at Imperial Village priced from $835. The Stables has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,055. Here are the most affordable Sauers Gardens apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy at Imperial VillageStudioStudio,1BA$835
The Stables1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,055
The Foundry ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,135
Grace St 1120Grace St 1120 - 171BR,1BA$1,175
Guardian Place ApartmentsS1 Guardian Place 1Studio,1BA$1,192
311 W. FranklinHarrisonStudio,1BA$1,195
Cookie Factory LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,199
Eagle Mill Lofts1 bed 1bth1BR,1BA$1,225
BellevueCambridge2BR,1BA$1,250
1510 W. Broad Street1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 599sqft1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sauers Gardens, VA

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sauers Gardens area is the $0.48 price per square foot 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $710. The second greatest value Sauers Gardens apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Park Plaza @ Belvidere starting at $2,014 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sauers Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Marshall Park4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.48
Park Plaza @ Belvidere2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.44
929 W Grace St, Unit second floor #2929 W Grace St3BR,1BA$1.58
1701 W Leigh St1701 W Leigh St2BR,1BA$1.42
Stuart and Davis1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 650sqft1BR,1BA$1.40
2914 Idlewood Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.76
1510 W. Broad Street1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 599sqft1BR,1BA$1.43
Southern Stove Lofts1bed 1.5bth1BR,1.5BA$1.79
BellevueCambridge2BR,1BA$1.59
The Stables1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.70

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Sauers Gardens, Richmond, VA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sauers Gardens Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sauers Gardens?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sauers Gardens is under $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sauers Gardens?

The cheapest apartment in Sauers Gardens is The Stables which is listed at $1,055, while the average apartment in Sauers Gardens costs $2,265.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sauers 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 90 regular apartments in Sauers 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 Sauers Gardens?

Cheap apartments in Sauers Gardens have an average cost of $416 which is $1,849 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sauers Gardens.

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