Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Malvern Gardens, Richmond, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Malvern Gardens
$1,895/mo
The average rent in Malvern Gardens is $1,895 per month as of August 2026. This is 2% below the national average rent, or $45 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Malvern Gardens
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Malvern Gardens rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Malvern Gardens, Richmond, VA
Average rent prices in Malvern Gardens have increased by 74% over the last month.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Malvern Gardens, Richmond, VA
Rent prices in Malvern Gardens vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Malvern Gardens is $1,922, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Malvern Gardens run $1,678 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,715 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,532 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $2,047 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,645 |  16% | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 |  12% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Colonial Place | $1,703 | |
Mary Munford | $1,895 | |
Newtowne West | $1,850 | |
The Diamond | $1,561 | |
Three Chopt | $2,200 | |
Willow Lawn | $2,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,922 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,650 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,715
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,532
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,047
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,645
Last 30 days
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
12%
Colonial Place
Average rent
$1,703
Mary Munford
Average rent
$1,895
Newtowne West
Average rent
$1,850
The Diamond
Average rent
$1,561
Three Chopt
Average rent
$2,200
Willow Lawn
Average rent
$2,100
Apartments
Average rent
$1,922
Houses
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Malvern Gardens, Richmond, VA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Malvern Gardens, Richmond, VA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Malvern Gardens and Colonial Place by all bedroom counts and property types.
Malvern Gardens
2%lower than the national median
12%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Malvern Gardens, Richmond, VA is 11% higher than the median rent in Colonial Place, Richmond, VA.
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Malvern Gardens house for rent in Richmond
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$2,650
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Available Sep 15
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Malvern Gardens house for rent in Richmond
3 beds
2 baths
$2,650
$2,550
Price drop
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Available Sep 15
1d ago
Malvern Gardens house for rent in Richmond
3 beds
2 baths
$2,650
$2,550
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 15
1d ago
Malvern Gardens house for rent in Richmond
3 beds
2 baths
$2,650
$2,550
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 15
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Frequently asked questions for Malvern Gardens, Richmond, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Malvern Gardens rental market.
How much is rent in Malvern Gardens?
The average rent in Malvern Gardens is $1,895 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Malvern Gardens?
Average rent prices in Malvern Gardens have increased by 74% over the last month.
How does Malvern Gardens rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Malvern Gardens is 2% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $45 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Malvern Gardens?
To comfortably afford rent in Malvern Gardens, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).