
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Garden Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (45 Rentals)
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Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments

6434 Elkhardt Rd

404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes

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3615 Stockton St

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Residence at Brookside
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Forest Hill

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James River Pointe

Deering Manor

Brookmont

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Rock Creek

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The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments

St. John's Wood

Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments

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The Point at Beaufont

Reserve South

Sterling Beaufont

Foxwood

Southgate

Kingswood Cove

4111 Kinsley Ave
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113 E 35th St

Forest Creek SR

2709 Pauls Ln

3300 Midlothian Turnpike

3716 Stockton St

3836 Beechtree Ct

7823 Provincetown Dr
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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 | $792 | $715 | $819 |
| South Garden 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,339 | $825 | $2,105 |
| South Garden 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,475 | $1,005 | $3,020 |
| South Garden 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,963 | $1,319 | $3,740 |
| South Garden 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
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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. 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $980. 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 |
| 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes | Brookline | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
| Kingswood Cove | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Residence at Brookside | One Bedroom Galley Style | 1BR,1BA | $1,068 |
| Park Vue | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,084 |
| Forest Hill | 1b1b | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Brookmont | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| Forest Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 67738 | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| James River Pointe | 2 Bed/1 Bath- Phase 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,174 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Garden, VA
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Garden area is the $1.44 price per square foot Euston Townhome Model at St. John's Wood in the in the Midlothian neighborhood starting from $1,835. The second greatest value South Garden apartment is the 2 BR Model at Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments starting at $1,410 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Midlothian 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. |
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| St. John's Wood | Euston Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.44 |
| Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.32 |
| Urbana at Hioaks | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| James River Pointe | 2 Bed/1 Bath- Phase 3 | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Brookmont | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Park Vue | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Forest Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 67289 | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Kingswood Cove | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Garden Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Garden Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Garden Apartment is $825 at Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Garden Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Garden is starting from $1,005 at Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments.
What is the most affordable South Garden Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Garden Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Residence at Brookside and starts from $1,519.
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