Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Swansboro Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (110 Rentals)

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Swansboro, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Swansboro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Swansboro area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Attain Shockoe priced from $800. City View Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $808. Here are the most affordable Swansboro apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Attain Shockoe1 Bed / 1.0 Bath1BR,1BA$800
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$808
New Manchester FlatsThe Bainbridge2BR,1BA$832
Manchester Grand ApartmentsA2111BR,1BA$855
Park at Forest HillByrd Classic1BR,1BA$935
The OliverThe Virginia1BR,1BA$999
Dogtown Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$999
James River VillasBelle1BR,1BA$1,000
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,005

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swansboro, VA

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Swansboro area is the $1.25 price per square foot Three Bedroom, Three Bathroom Model at Cutters Ridge in the in the East neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Swansboro apartment is the Canal 236 1 Bed Model at Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk starting at $1,223 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Swansboro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cutters RidgeThree Bedroom, Three Bathroom3BR,3BA$1.25
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal WalkCanal 236 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.94
The HudsonThe Belvidere2BR,1BA$1.26
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
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$0.87
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
3809 McGuire Dr, Unit B3809 McGuire Dr2BR,1BA$1.29
New Manchester FlatsThe Decatur1BR,1BA$1.34

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Swansboro, Richmond, VA

Ranked #23

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Virginia including Swansboro, Richmond, and the greater Richmond area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Swansboro Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Swansboro Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Swansboro?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Swansboro is under $1,005.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Swansboro?

The cheapest apartment in Swansboro is Attain Shockoe which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Swansboro costs $2,399.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Swansboro?

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 7,804 regular apartments in Swansboro 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 Swansboro?

Cheap apartments in Swansboro have an average cost of $444 which is $1,955 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Swansboro.

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