
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sauers Gardens Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (176 Rentals)
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3918 Chamberlayne Ave

714 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Unit C

Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove Ave

Bellevue

The Berkshire

Eagle Mill Lofts

The Foundry Apartments

The Biggs Building

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311 W. Franklin
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421 W Grace St

311 W Franklin St, Unit 1105

Cookie Factory Lofts

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Spectrum Apartments

Southern Stove Lofts

1510 W. Broad Street

403 Cleveland St

2709 W Broad St

311 W Franklin St, Unit 911

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2517 W Grace St

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Tapestry West

1005 Grove Ave Apartments

The Collection of Historic Richmond

Pierce Arrow

1322 W Broad St
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2602 Grove

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Todd Lofts

The Westbrook Apartments at Brewers Row

The 1805

Monroe Park Towers Apartments

303 S Arthur Ashe Blvd, Unit 8

Scotts Edge

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The Carousel

1005 W Franklin St

1826 Thomas St
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1 Scott's Addition

INK at Scott's Collection

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The Cooperage

The Summit at Scotts Addition

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Georgetown Apartments

2318 Herbert Hamlet Alley

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Coliseum Lofts
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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 | $1,612 | $835 | $7,168 |
| Sauers Gardens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,841 | $875 | $9,290 |
| Sauers Gardens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,451 | $1,125 | $10,000+ |
| Sauers Gardens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,476 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Sauers Gardens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $973 | $710 | $2,995 |
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There are currently 176 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sauers Gardens Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy at Imperial Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $835 |
| The Stables | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
| The Foundry Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
| Grace St 1120 | Grace St 1120 - 17 | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Guardian Place Apartments | S1 Guardian Place 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,192 |
| 311 W. Franklin | Harrison | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Cookie Factory Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| Eagle Mill Lofts | 1 bed 1bth | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Bellevue | Cambridge | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| 1510 W. Broad Street | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 599sqft | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Park | 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.48 |
| Park Plaza @ Belvidere | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| 929 W Grace St, Unit second floor #2 | 929 W Grace St | 3BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 1701 W Leigh St | 1701 W Leigh St | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Stuart and Davis | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 650sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 2914 Idlewood Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| 1510 W. Broad Street | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 599sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Southern Stove Lofts | 1bed 1.5bth | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.79 |
| Bellevue | Cambridge | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| The Stables | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
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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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