Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwood Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (38 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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Tuscany Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tuscany Townhomes

3124 Snead CtRichmond, VA 23224
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The Riviera on Semmes
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Riviera on Semmes

1412 Semmes AveRichmond, VA 23224
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Hill Standard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hill Standard

4910-4930 Forest Hill AveRichmond, VA 23225
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310 W 31st
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

310 W 31st

310 W 31st StreetRichmond, VA 23225
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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 Manchester Grand Apartments priced from $855. Park at Forest Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable Southwood apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Manchester Grand ApartmentsA2111BR,1BA$855
Park at Forest HillByrd Classic1BR,1BA$935
Kingswood CoveOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$995
Residence at BrooksideOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
James River Pointe1 Bed/1 Bath- Phase 11BR,1BA$1,004
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,005
Park Vue2 Bedrooms and 1 Bath - 719 Sq.Ft2BR,1BA$1,050
Villas at CedarhurstNew year, new you, and a new place to call home...Studio,1BA$1,050
Townhouses Of ChesterfieldPine2BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwood, VA

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwood area is the $1.07 price per square foot Pine II Model at Townhouses of Chesterfield II in the in the Broad Rock neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Southwood apartment is the 3-Bedroom, 2-Bath Model at Venus At Manchester Apartments starting at $1,395 with a $1.37 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 IIPine II2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Venus At Manchester Apartments3-Bedroom, 2-Bath3BR,2BA$1.37
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.05
Townhouses Of ChesterfieldPine2BR,1.5BA$1.15
The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.28
Morningside ApartmentsWhite Oak Tax Credit2BR,1BA$1.45
Brookmont2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.38
3809 McGuire Dr, Unit B3809 McGuire Dr2BR,1BA$1.29
James River Pointe1 Bed/1 Bath- Phase 11BR,1BA$1.48
Park at Forest HillByrd Classic1BR,1BA$1.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwood, Richmond, VA

Ranked #84

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southwood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwood is under $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwood?

The cheapest apartment in Southwood is Manchester Grand Apartments which is listed at $855, while the average apartment in Southwood costs $1,859.

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 1,412 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 $434 which is $1,425 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwood.

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