
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Garden Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (45 Rentals)
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Townhouses Of Chesterfield

Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments

206 E 37th St

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3809 McGuire Dr, Unit B, Unit B

6434 Elkhardt Rd

6428 Elkhardt Rd

206 E 37th St

Kingswood Cove
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Norcroft Townhomes-55 and older

3511 Broad Rock Blvd

Park Vue

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Residence at Brookside

Forest Hill

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Woodbriar Apartments

Deering Manor

Forest Square Apartments

Brookmont
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700 West 44

Urbana at Hioaks

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404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes

THE CASCADE AT FOUNDRY CREEK

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Rock Creek

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Meadow Creek Apartments

James River Pointe

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St. John's Wood

The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments
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Belmont Hills Apartments

The Point at Beaufont

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Chesterfield Flats

Manchester Lake Townhomes

Shady Creek

Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments

Reserve South

THE WARWICK AT FOUNDRY CREEK

4801 Old Warwick Rd, Unit #3, Unit #3
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Southwood Apartments

Sterling Beaufont

Foxwood

Southgate

NOON Hioaks

27th Townhomes

Tuscany Townhomes

Forest Creek SR

3154 Stockton 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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There are currently 45 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 1 Bed unit found at Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments priced from $825. Kingswood Cove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable South Garden apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Kingswood Cove | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Park Vue | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,084 |
| Townhouses of Chesterfield II | Pine II | 2BR,1BA | $1,120 |
| Brookmont | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| 700 West 44 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,151 |
| NOON Hioaks | The Apollo - 60% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
| Deering Manor | Acorn | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes | Brookline | 1BR,1BA | $1,208 |
| THE CASCADE AT FOUNDRY CREEK | 1/1 VistaACC | 1BR,1BA | $1,208 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Garden, VA
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Garden area is the $1.39 price per square foot 3x2 Heirloom ACC Model at THE WARWICK AT FOUNDRY CREEK in the in the South Garden neighborhood starting from $1,672. The second greatest value South Garden apartment is the Pine II Model at Townhouses of Chesterfield II starting at $1,120 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Broad Rock 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE WARWICK AT FOUNDRY CREEK | 3x2 Heirloom ACC | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Townhouses of Chesterfield II | Pine II | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.00 |
| 27th Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 46973 | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Urbana at Hioaks | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Townhouses Of Chesterfield | Pine | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Manchester Lake Townhomes | Mallard | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.47 |
| Brookmont | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Park Vue | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| 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 $1,759.
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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A Local Experts Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Richmond, VA
Written by: Richard Corrigan
Richmond is rightly considered one of the best places to live on the East Coast. We love Richmond’s rich history, phenomenal culinary scene, unique art and culture, and its next-level parks and green spaces.

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