Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sauers Gardens Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (55 Rentals)

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property at 4913 Chamberlayne Ave

$1,050

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$1,050

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 11

4913 Chamberlayne Ave

RichmondVA23227

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property at 3510 Chamberlayne Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3510 Chamberlayne Ave

RichmondVA23227

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Claremont Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Claremont Apartments

3902 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
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Estratbrook North
1 Bedroom Apartments

Estratbrook North

3809 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
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Cedarwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cedarwood Apartments

3803 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
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Goshen Street
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Goshen Street

302 Goshen StRichmond, VA 23220
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Bloom Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bloom Apartments

4307 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
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Vista Buena Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Buena Apartments

3813-3816 Chamberlayne AveRichmond, VA 23227
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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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Cornish Brewery Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornish Brewery Apartments

1201 W Clay StRichmond, 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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Legacy At Imperial Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy At Imperial Village

1711 Bellevue AveRichmond, VA 23227
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MacTavish Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

MacTavish Flats

1302 MacTavish AveRichmond, VA 23230
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The Stables
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Stables

410 Hancock StRichmond, VA 23220
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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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Pine Court I
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Court I

707 W Cary 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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Pine Court II
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Court II

611 W Cary 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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The Parkwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Parkwood

3003 Parkwood AveRichmond, VA 23221
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Pine Court Apartments III
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Court Apartments III

723-725 W Cary StRichmond, VA 23220
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Sauers Gardens, Richmond, VA Local Guide

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 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Sauers 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
The Stables1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,055
BellevueSmall 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,080
Coliseum LoftsE2.2Studio,1BA$1,082
Grace & Monroe ApartmentsStudio - 505Studio,1BA$1,100
4306 Chamberlayne Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,125
Iron House Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sauers Gardens, VA

As of March 09, 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 $800 with a $0.54 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.
The BerkshireDowntown Double Suite2BR,2BA$1.44
Marshall Park4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.54
Park Plaza @ Belvidere2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.30
4224 Chamberlayne Ave, Unit B-1st floor4224 Chamberlayne Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.25
1510 W. Broad Street2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 771sqft2BR,2BA$1.26
South Arthur2/12BR,1BA$1.70
Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove AveKensington Place - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.68
4306 Chamberlayne Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.29
The Collection of Historic RichmondB6 & B72BR,1BA$1.80
The Stables1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.70

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Sauers Gardens, Richmond, VA

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Richmond, Virginia. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,175.

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 $1,000, while the average apartment in Sauers Gardens costs $2,278.

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 125 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 $609 which is $1,669 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sauers Gardens.

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