
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Garden Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (44 Rentals)
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Townhouses Of Chesterfield

Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments

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3704 Chapel Dr, Unit B

404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes

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3809 McGuire Dr, Unit B

6434 Elkhardt Rd

Norcroft Townhomes-55 and older
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Woodbriar Apartments

Park Vue

Forest Hill

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Residence at Brookside

St. John's Wood

Deering Manor

Forest Square Apartments

Brookmont
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700 West 44

Urbana at Hioaks

THE CASCADE AT FOUNDRY CREEK

THE WARWICK AT FOUNDRY CREEK

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Rock Creek

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Meadow Creek Apartments

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James River Pointe

The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments
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Chesterfield Flats

Manchester Lake Townhomes

Shady Creek

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Belmont Hills Apartments

The Point at Beaufont

Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments

5500-5502 Stella Rd

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Southwood Apartments
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Reserve South

5000 Midlothian Turnpike

Sterling Beaufont

Foxwood

Southgate

NOON Hioaks

Kingswood Cove

27th Townhomes
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5502 Stella Rd

Forest Creek SR

2669 Wayside Dr

3154 Stockton St
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 | $790 | $715 | $819 |
| South Garden 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,336 | $825 | $1,905 |
| South Garden 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,465 | $930 | $2,655 |
| South Garden 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,945 | $1,374 | $3,740 |
| South Garden 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
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There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Garden Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Cheapest Available South Garden Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Garden area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Townhouses of Chesterfield II priced from $809. Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable South Garden apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townhouses of Chesterfield II | Magnolia | Studio,1BA | $809 |
| Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes | Brookline | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| NOON Hioaks | The Apollo - 50% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $977 |
| Kingswood Cove | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Park Vue | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,084 |
| St. John's Wood | Essex | 1BR,1BA | $1,110 |
| Forest Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 67289 | 2BR,1BA | $1,130 |
| Brookmont | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,149 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Garden, VA
As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Garden area is the $1.32 price per square foot 2 BR Model at Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments in the in the Midlothian neighborhood starting from $1,401. The second greatest value South Garden apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 46973 Model at 27th Townhomes starting at $1,280 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Old South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Garden apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.32 |
| 27th Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 46973 | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Townhouses Of Chesterfield | Pine | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Brookmont | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Urbana at Hioaks | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Forest Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 67288 | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Park Vue | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| 3809 McGuire Dr, Unit B | 3809 McGuire Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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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 $1,950.
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 50 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 $378 which is $1,572 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Garden.
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A Local Experts Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Richmond, VA
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Richmond isn't always thought of as a college town, but there are actually several major colleges and universities here. One thing Richmond does get credit for—and rightfully so—is being a very neighborhood-friendly city.

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