
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sauers Gardens Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (148 Rentals)
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Legacy at Imperial Village

Eagle Mill Lofts

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1130 W Grace St

The Ritz

Kensington, Patterson Place and Grove Ave

Bellevue

302 Goshen St, Unit 102

302 Goshen St, Unit 106

The Berkshire
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Coliseum Lofts

The Foundry Apartments

Monroe Park Towers Apartments

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The Biggs Building

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3210 Ellwood Ave, Unit D

Cookie Factory Lofts

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Iron House Apartments

1510 W. Broad Street
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501 W Grace St, Unit B

1414 W Marshall St, Unit 502

Southern Stove Lofts

The Collection of Historic Richmond

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Crestwood at Libbie

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1005 Grove Ave Apartments

9 S Brunswick St

Pierce Arrow

Kent Road Apartments

421 W Grace St

117 S Stafford Ave

2602 Grove

20 S Allen Ave

505 W Grace St, Unit APT B

The 1805
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Todd Lofts

1 Scott's Addition

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The Carousel

Georgetown

511 Ryland St

Scotts Edge

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2207 W Grace St, Unit Apt C

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Penstock Quarter Apartments

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Wellsmith Apartments

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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 | $1,690 | $835 | $7,877 |
| Sauers Gardens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,835 | $675 | $8,250 |
| Sauers Gardens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,384 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Sauers Gardens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,258 | $810 | $9,372 |
| Sauers Gardens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $943 | $725 | $3,295 |
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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 2bth | 2BR,2BA | $950 |
| 3618 Chamberlayne Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Stables | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
| Bellevue | Madison | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| The Berkshire | Lee | 1BR,1BA | $1,096 |
| Coliseum Lofts | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,104 |
| The Foundry Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
| Monroe Park Towers Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,164 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sauers Gardens, VA
As of June 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sauers Gardens area is the $0.20 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 1318 W. Broad St. in the in the Near West neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Sauers Gardens apartment is the 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom Model at Marshall Park starting at $725 with a $0.49 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1318 W. Broad St. | 3 Beds, 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $0.20 |
| Marshall Park | 4x2 - Priced Per Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.49 |
| Park Plaza @ Belvidere | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| 1103 W Franklin St | 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.36 |
| The Collection of Historic Richmond | B11, B12 & B13 | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Lombardy Lofts | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Stuart and Davis | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 650sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 1 Scott's Addition | Norfolk One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 3618 Chamberlayne Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Eagle Mill Lofts | Studios | Studio ,1BA | $1.62 |
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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 $1,164.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sauers Gardens?
The cheapest apartment in Sauers Gardens is 3618 Chamberlayne Ave which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Sauers Gardens costs $2,256.
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 123 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 $487 which is $1,769 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sauers Gardens.
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