Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sauers Gardens Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (87 Rentals)

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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 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. 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 Lofts2bed 1bth2BR,1BA$950
The Foundry ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,013
Coliseum LoftsE2.2Studio,1BA$1,049
Legacy ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,085
4306 Chamberlayne Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,125
T and E Apartments0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,130
Parc View at CommonwealthD5 - Penthouse4BR,4BA$1,145
Guardian Place ApartmentsS1 Guardian Place 1Studio,1BA$1,192
The BerkshireCherry1BR,1BA$1,210

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sauers Gardens, VA

As of July 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sauers Gardens area is the $1.47 price per square foot The Overbrook Model at The Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers Row in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $4,050. The second greatest value Sauers Gardens apartment is the 1714 W Cary St Model at 1714 W Cary St, Unit 4 starting at $2,700 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Near West 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 Westbrook Townhomes at Brewers RowThe Overbrook3BR,2.5BA$1.47
1714 W Cary St, Unit 41714 W Cary St2BR,2.5BA$1.63
Marshall Park4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.51
Park Plaza @ Belvidere2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.34
Iron House Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.55
The BerkshireCherry1BR,1BA$1.31
1510 W Broad St - Residential2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.54
4306 Chamberlayne Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.29
BellevueTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.59
The Foundry ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.61

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sauers Gardens, Richmond, VA

Ranked #46

Among neighborhoods in Richmond, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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!

Getting Around the Sauers Gardens Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

61 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,210.

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

The cheapest apartment in Sauers Gardens is The Foundry Apartments which is listed at $1,013, while the average apartment in Sauers Gardens costs $2,457.

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 130 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 $462 which is $1,995 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sauers Gardens.

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