
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sauers Gardens Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (128 Rentals)
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Eagle Mill Lofts

Legacy at Imperial Village

1106 West Franklin St

1017 W Leigh St

1019 W Leigh St

1411 Grove Avenue

The Foundry Apartments

Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove Ave

The Berkshire
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1123-25-27 West Grace Street

Bellevue

421 W Grace St, Unit 203

1903 Grayland Ave

4903 Chamberlayne Ave

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Coliseum Lofts

Southern Stove Lofts

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Iron House Apartments

Spectrum Apartments
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The Biggs Building

T and E Apartments

Monroe Park Towers Apartments

Cookie Factory Lofts

517 N Harrison St

403 Cleveland St, Unit 6

501 W Grace St, Unit A

22 S Robinson St

Courtyard Lofts

Kent Road Village
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The Cooperage

Cary Belvidere Apartments

Park Plaza @ Belvidere

9 S Brunswick St

Crestwood at Libbie

The Collection of Historic Richmond

The Gallery Midtown Apartments

421 W Grace St

421 W Grace St, Unit 101

8 S Granby St
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507 W Grace St, Unit C

505 W Grace St, Unit APT B

301 Goshen St, Unit 2F

1103 W Franklin St

Tapestry West

The 1805

The Preserve Scotts Addition

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The Carousel

Georgetown

1510 W. Broad Street
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Sauers Gardens, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sauers Gardens?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sauers Gardens Studio Apartments | $1,566 | $655 | $4,675 |
| Sauers Gardens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,819 | $820 | $5,640 |
| Sauers Gardens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,294 | $930 | $8,519 |
| Sauers Gardens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,073 | $810 | $3,800 |
| Sauers Gardens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,091 | $750 | $3,680 |
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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. Eagle Mill Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Sauers 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 1bth | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| The Foundry Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,013 |
| 4306 Chamberlayne Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| The Stables | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
| Bellevue | Large 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Iron House Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,158 |
| Parc View at Commonwealth | D5 - Penthouse | 4BR,4BA | $1,210 |
| Monroe Park Towers Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| Cookie Factory Lofts | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sauers Gardens, VA
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sauers Gardens area is the $1.44 price per square foot Downtown Double Suite Model at The Berkshire in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $2,680. The second greatest value Sauers Gardens apartment is the 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park starting at $750 with a $0.51 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Berkshire | Downtown Double Suite | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Marshall Park | 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.51 |
| 2802 Park Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 4306 Chamberlayne Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Courtyard Lofts | Marshall | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Iron House Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| The Foundry Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| The Stables | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Bellevue | Large 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Chesterfield Apartments | THE PLEASANT FLOOR PLAN - SUITE II | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
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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 Eagle Mill Lofts which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Sauers Gardens costs $2,200.
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 148 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 $554 which is $1,646 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sauers Gardens.
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