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Malvern Manor Apartments

41 1/2 Malvern Ave, Richmond, VA 23221 · Far West / Mary Munford

3.8

Insider

3.8

Reviews

1–2 BD

Bedrooms

2–13 mo

Lease

SummaryUpdated Oct 14, 2026

LandownerMalvern Manor Apartments Llc

Managed byGumenick Properties (#41/153)

Inspection history3 cases · 2 violations

Resident reviews

49 reviews

Mixed

Reddit mentions

29 mentions

Pros & cons

Excellent maintenance crew responsiveness

Prime location near Carytown and downtown

Strong sense of community and friendly staff

Well-maintained grounds and amenities

Spacious units for the price

Persistent cockroach and pest issues

Significant rent increases and lease renewal pricing

Recurring car break-ins in parking areas

Thin walls and noise complaints from neighbors

Management unresponsive to safety and privacy concerns

Dealbreakers10 of 49 reviews mention an issue with

No mentions of: Bed bugs · Rodents · Mold · Leaks · Parking

Management

Gumenick Properties

Rank

41/153

Properties

Individual

Top complaints

Fees19%

Maintenance14%

Cleanliness13%

Management11%

Noise10%

All properties & reviews

Location

Walk

Somewhat walkable

Transit

Minimal transit

Bike

Bikeable

Quiet

Some street noise

Popular nearby

Publix Super Market at Carytown Exchange · Mary Munford Playground · Ellwood Thompson's · Starbucks Coffee Company · Midtown Yoga

All nearby places & map

Ownership

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Malvern Manor Apartments Llc

Parcels citywide

$68.9M

Assessed value

Eviction filings

Code violations

Inspection history

cases

2 resolved1 no violationTypically about 25 days to fix

Resident reviews

r/rvaCommentu/SoggyShake2471 · 1 month agoView on Reddit

Markel Building

… the Architecture Richmond online resource, specifically about apartment buildings constructed during the 1930s Depression era. "One of his first works was Malvern Manor," writes architectural historian Robert Winthrop. "Construction began on this huge complex in 1946. Eventually the apartments filled an area on Malvern between Grove and Cary Streets. Facing Windsor Farms, Malvern Manor is well detailed and the site planning forms some handsome spaces. A year later he designed the Kensington

r/rvaCommentu/LotusInRed · 4 months agoView on Reddit

The Evelyn - forest hill

Malvern Manor is renovating its units... updated kitchens and bathrooms so the company can charge nearly 2k to roughly 2400 for rent. I'd been in units and thought the kitchens were just fine "as is" (not fancy, but fine)..

r/rvaCommentu/Ill_Office461 · 4 months agoView on Reddit

The Evelyn - forest hill

Malvern Manor is a shithole

r/rvaPostu/megryanreynolds · 4 months agoView on Reddit

The Evelyn - forest hill

Does anyone live at these apartments? I’m thinking about moving here vs Malvern Manor and looking for insight if you live there?!

r/rva_housingCommentu/cocor3s · 5 months agoView on Reddit

Richmond Rental Company Experiences 2026

Don’t entertain Cookie Factory, my partner lived there and the management does little to nothing to address issues. The tenants were banding together to take care of issues themselves. Avoid Malvern Manor, management could care less about its tenants, roaches galore. They are seriously overpriced now after kicking tenants out to renovate units. Main Street Properties was great, but I’m speaking from over a decade ago. They were one of the few places that treated me like a human being. Th

5 of 29 mentions

Pricing & floor plans

Updated Jul 23, 2026

Renovated Cary

Availability unknown

1 bd / 1 ba

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W/D in unitWalk-in closet

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The Avenue

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1 bd / 1 ba

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W/D in unitIsland kitchen

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The Fan

Availability unknown

1 bd / 1 ba

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W/D in unitBalconyIsland kitchen

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The Libbie

Availability unknown

1 bd / 1 ba

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W/D in unitBalconyIsland kitchen

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Fees & policies

Updated Oct 14, 2026

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

One-time

Application Fee$50

Admin Fee$200

Security Deposit$400

Estimated total$650

Monthly

Pet rent$35/mo

Monthly total$35

Pet policy

Refundable deposit$350

Monthly pet rent$35/mo

Parking

No parking information available

Included utilities

No utility information available

Virtual tours

Renovated Cary1 / 4

1 Bed • 1 Bath

Location & nearby

Walk

Somewhat walkable

Transit

Minimal transit

Bike

Bikeable

Quiet

Some street noise

Nearby

Restaurants

1Ellwood Thompson's★ 4.60.32 mi

2Burtons Grill & Bar★ 4.60.47 mi

Cafes

4Starbucks Coffee Company★ 4.20.4 mi

5Reviresco Coffee Company★ 4.90.4 mi

Grocery

6Publix Super Market at Carytown Exchange★ 4.50.36 mi

9Carytown Exchange★ 4.60.42 mi

Gyms & Fitness

11BFT Carytown★ 4.80.39 mi

12Club Pilates★ 3.90.39 mi

Parks

13Mary Munford Playground★ 4.70.42 mi

14Rec center0.47 mi

Shopping

16Carytown Place★ 4.40.45 mi

15International Shopping Center★ 4.30.46 mi

Amenities

Community

Excellent Location Between Grove & Cary

Historical Charm

Minutes to Downtown & Carytown

Convenient Bus Stop

Interstate Access

24-Hr Emergency Maintenance

Controlled Access

Sunrooms Available

In-unit

Washer & Dryer Included

Beautiful Hardwood Floors

Fully-Equipped Kitchens

Gas Range

Crown Molding & Chair Rails

About this property

Malvern Manor is an elegant community of renovated one and two- bedroom apartment homes situated in Richmond's near West End. Located along Cary Street and inspired by historic Richmond, our buildings' colonial architecture seamlessly blends with surrounding sidewalks, stately pocket parks and cascading trees. Whether you study at the area colleges and universities, enjoy shopping and dining in Carytown, or spend time in parks along the James River, our community provides a lifestyle rich in charm and modern-day luxuries.