Community

Mallard Greens Townhomes

2852 Fairfield Ave, Richmond, VA 23223 · East / Creighton

3.8

Insider

3.8

Reviews

$1,103–$1,350

Rent range

2–3 BD

Bedrooms

SummaryUpdated Oct 14, 2026

Managed byArtcraft (#121/153)

Inspection historyNo cases on record

Resident reviews

102 reviews

Mixed

Reddit mentionsNo mentions on record

Pros & cons

Leasing staff Miesha provides excellent service

Responsive maintenance when issues are addressed

Well-maintained grounds and property appearance

Affordable income-based rental options

Townhouse apartments comfortable inside

Persistent pest problems in units

Maintenance slow and unresponsive overall

Frequent management turnover and instability

Rent increases despite income-based model

Safety concerns including neighborhood crime

Dealbreakers11 of 102 reviews mention an issue with

No mentions of: Bed bugs · Mold · Health · Thin walls

Management

Artcraft

Rank

121/153

Properties

Individual

Top complaints

Management17%

Maintenance13%

Safety11%

Fees8%

Cleanliness8%

All properties & reviews

Location

Walk

Car-dependent

Transit

Minimal transit

Bike

Somewhat bikeable

Quiet

Some street noise

Popular nearby

Hidden Creek Park & Recreation Center

All nearby places & map

Inspection history

0 cases

No cases on record

City of Richmond code enforcement records show no cases at this address. Records are tied to the building, not to its owner or manager.

Resident reviews

0 mentions

No mentions on record

This property hasn't been mentioned in r/rva or r/rva_housing.

Pricing & floor plans

Updated Oct 17, 2026

2 Bed / 1 Bath (830 sqft)

6 available

2 bd / 1 ba · 830 sqft · $1.33/sqft

$1,103

W/D in unit

Fees & policies

Updated Oct 14, 2026

Additional fees may apply. If something has changed or is missing, please and let us know.

Limited information. Visit the property website or contact the leasing office for complete fee details.

One-time

Application Fee$32

Security Deposit$150

Estimated total$182

Monthly

No monthly fee information available

Pet policy

No pet policy information available

Parking

No parking information available

Included utilities

water

sewer

trash

Location & nearby

Walk

Car-dependent

Transit

Minimal transit

Bike

Somewhat bikeable

Quiet

Some street noise

Nearby

Parks

1Hidden Creek Park & Recreation Center★ 4.50.46 mi

Amenities

Community

Clubhouse

Fitness center

Laundry facility

Playground

Business/computer room

On-site management

24/7 on-site maintenance

Online payment and maintenance portal

In-unit

Dishwasher

Walk-in closets

Air conditioning

Carpet and wood-look vinyl flooring

Window coverings

Linen closet

Family room (3-bedroom homes)

Rent includes water, sewer and trash

About this property

Mallard Greens is a 192-unit townhome community at 2852 Fairfield Avenue in Richmond's East End, a few minutes from downtown and Richmond International Airport. It offers two- and three-bedroom townhomes of 830 and 910 square feet with one bath, a dishwasher, walk-in closets, air conditioning, and carpet and wood-look vinyl flooring; rent includes water, sewer and trash. The community has a clubhouse, fitness center, laundry facility, playground and on-site management with 24-hour maintenance. Artcraft Management runs the property, which advertises itself as affordable and accepts all sources of funds.

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