
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Garden Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $825 (30 Rentals)


206 E 37th St

Townhouses of Chesterfield II

6428 Elkhardt Rd

6434 Elkhardt Rd

206 E 37th St

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South Garden, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Garden?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Garden Studio Apartments | $785 | $715 | $819 |
South Garden 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,328 | $825 | $1,983 |
| South Garden 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,473 | $930 | $2,533 |
| South Garden 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,942 | $1,385 | $3,740 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Garden Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Garden?
The cheapest apartment in South Garden is Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in South Garden costs $1,759.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Garden?
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 54 regular apartments in South Garden 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 South Garden?
Cheap apartments in South Garden have an average cost of $443 which is $1,316 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Garden.
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