
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Garden Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (23 Rentals)
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Townhouses of Chesterfield II

Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments
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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 |
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South Garden Studio Apartments | $715 | $715 | $715 |
South Garden 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,316 | $825 | $1,830 |
South Garden 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,546 | $960 | $2,795 |
South Garden 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,078 | $1,275 | $3,650 |
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There are currently 23 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. Park Vue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $943. Here are the most affordable South Garden apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Park Vue | 1 Bedroom and 1 Bath - 687 Sq.Ft | 1BR,1BA | $943 |
Deering Manor | Acorn | 2BR,1BA | $960 |
Kingswood Cove | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Linden at Forest Hill | One Bedroom - A | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Garden, VA
As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Garden area is the $1.23 price per square foot 2X1.5 Model at The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments in the in the Midlothian neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value South Garden apartment is the Wood II Model at Townhouses of Chesterfield II starting at $1,195 with a $1.08 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. |
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The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments | 2X1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.23 |
Townhouses of Chesterfield II | Wood II | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
Residence at Brookside | Renovated Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.63 |
Manchester Lake Townhomes | Mallard | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.42 |
James River Pointe | 2 Bed/1.5 Bath- Phase 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
Brookmont | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Urbana at Hioaks | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Deering Manor | Chestnut | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
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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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Garden, Richmond, VA
Ranked #121
Among neighborhoods in Richmond, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the South Garden Neighborhood in Richmond, VA
Walk Score®
50 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
45 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
31 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,875.
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 40 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 $314 which is $1,561 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Garden.
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