Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Swansboro Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $600 (77 Rentals)

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Richmond Arts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Richmond Arts

115 N 1st StRichmond, VA 23219
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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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Shockoe Center
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shockoe Center

1900 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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Market Slip
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Market Slip

2 S 17th StRichmond, VA 23219
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1000 Porter St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1000 Porter St

1000 Porter StRichmond, VA 23224
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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 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 Swansboro 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
New Manchester FlatsThe Maury2BR,2BA$832
Manchester Grand ApartmentsA2111BR,1BA$855
Attain ShockoeBellevue1BR,1BA$895
Park Vue1 Bedroom and 1 Bath - 687 Sq.Ft1BR,1BA$943
Dogtown Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$999
Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
Jefferson Townhouses1X11BR,1BA$1,000
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1,020

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swansboro, VA

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Swansboro area is the $0.94 price per square foot Canal 236 1 Bed Model at Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $1,227. The second greatest value Swansboro apartment is the Wood II Model at Townhouses of Chesterfield II starting at $1,385 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Broad Rock 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.
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal WalkCanal 236 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.94
Townhouses of Chesterfield IIWood II2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Venus At Manchester Apartments2 -Bedroom, 2-Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk IIIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
1407 E Cary Street1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.11
Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.39
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Atrium Lofts at Cold StorageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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Swansboro, Richmond, VA

Ranked #21

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 $1,020.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Swansboro?

The cheapest apartment in Swansboro is Ashton Square Apartments which is listed at $629, while the average apartment in Swansboro costs $2,822.

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 206 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 $384 which is $2,438 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Swansboro.

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