Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwood Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $600 (28 Rentals)

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Westover Hills Townhomes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westover Hills Townhomes

600 Westover Hills BlvdRichmond, VA 23225
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Foxwood
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Foxwood

5000-5006 Snead RdRichmond, VA 23224
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Southgate
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southgate

3430-3456 Maury StRichmond, VA 23224
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Southwood, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwood area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ashton Square Apartments priced from $629. Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Southwood apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ashton Square ApartmentsAshley1BR,1BA$629
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Manchester Grand ApartmentsA2111BR,1BA$855
Park Vue1 Bedroom and 1 Bath - 687 Sq.Ft1BR,1BA$943
Deering ManorAcorn2BR,1BA$960
Kingswood CoveOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$995
Linden at Forest HillOne Bedroom - A1BR,1BA$1,025
Residence at BrooksideRenovated Galley Style One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,089
404 Rivertowne Apartment HomesVanderbilt1BR,1BA$1,100
Brookmont2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,149

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwood, VA

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwood area is the $1.25 price per square foot Wood II Model at Townhouses of Chesterfield II in the in the Broad Rock neighborhood starting from $1,385. The second greatest value Southwood apartment is the 2 -Bedroom, 2-Bath Model at Venus At Manchester Apartments starting at $1,295 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Old South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Townhouses of Chesterfield IIWood II2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Venus At Manchester Apartments2 -Bedroom, 2-Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
Model Tobacco Lofts1BD 1BA w/ Den1BR,1BA$1.47
The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.32
Morningside ApartmentsWhite Oak Tax Credit2BR,1BA$1.45
James River Pointe2 Bed/1.5 Bath- Phase 22BR,1.5BA$1.50
Brookmont2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.38
Residence at BrooksideRenovated Galley Style One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.58
Deering ManorChestnut2BR,1BA$1.52
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwood, Richmond, VA

Ranked #90

Among neighborhoods in Richmond, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Southwood Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

39 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwood Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwood?

The cheapest apartment in Southwood is Ashton Square Apartments which is listed at $629, while the average apartment in Southwood costs $1,927.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwood?

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 71 regular apartments in Southwood 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 Southwood?

Cheap apartments in Southwood have an average cost of $461 which is $1,466 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwood.

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