Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Swanson Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (39 Rentals)

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Sterling Beaufont
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sterling Beaufont

6901 Carnation StRichmond, VA 23225
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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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310 W 31st
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

310 W 31st

310 W 31st StreetRichmond, VA 23225
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Swanson, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Swanson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Swanson area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments priced from $825. 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 Swanson apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Park at Forest HillByrd Classic1BR,1BA$935
Deering ManorAcorn2BR,1BA$960
Kingswood CoveOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$995
Residence at BrooksideOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Park Vue2 Bedrooms and 1 Bath - 719 Sq.Ft2BR,1BA$1,050
Linden at Forest HillOne Bedroom - A1BR,1BA$1,100
James River Pointe2 Bed/1 Bath- Phase 32BR,1BA$1,124
404 Rivertowne Apartment HomesRegency1BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swanson, VA

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Swanson area is the $1.25 price per square foot Pine II Model at Townhouses of Chesterfield II in the in the Broad Rock neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Swanson apartment is the 1X1 Model at The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments starting at $1,201 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Midlothian neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Swanson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Townhouses of Chesterfield IIPine II2BR,1.5BA$1.25
The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.28
James River Pointe2 Bed/1.5 Bath- Phase 22BR,1.5BA$1.41
Brookmont2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.38
Urbana at Hioaks1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.51
Newly renovated apartment!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.61
3809 McGuire Dr, Unit B3809 McGuire Dr2BR,1BA$1.29
Deering ManorAcorn2BR,1BA$1.48
Park at Forest HillByrd Classic1BR,1BA$1.50
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Swanson, Richmond, VA

Ranked #101

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
Swanson, Richmond, VA

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Getting Around the Swanson Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 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 Swanson Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Swanson?

The cheapest apartment in Swanson is Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Swanson costs $1,906.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Swanson?

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 1,564 regular apartments in Swanson 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 Swanson?

Cheap apartments in Swanson have an average cost of $750 which is $1,156 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Swanson.

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