Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwood Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $825 (33 Rentals)

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property at 6428 Elkhardt Rd

$940

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$940

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6428 Elkhardt Rd

RichmondVA23225
property at 6434 Elkhardt Rd

$940

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$940

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$940

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6434 Elkhardt Rd

RichmondVA23225
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Residence at Brookside
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$1,005 - $1,600
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$1,000 - $2,258
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$28

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$1,028 - $2,286
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Residence at Brookside

6540 Greenbank RdRichmond, VA 23225
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property at 3511 Broad Rock Blvd

$1,026

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$1,026 - $1,450

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$1,026 - $1,450

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3511 Broad Rock Blvd

RichmondVA23234
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404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes
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$1,075 - $1,818
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$1,040 - $1,845
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$163

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$1,203 - $2,008
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404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes

402 Westover Hills BlvdRichmond, VA 23225
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Woodbriar Apartments
$1,111 - $1,117
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$1,111 - $1,345
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 19

Woodbriar Apartments

621 Warwick Village DrRichmond, VA 23224
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700 West 44
$1,151
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$1,146 - $1,597
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$5

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$1,151 - $1,602
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700 West 44

4500 Bassett AveRichmond, VA 23225
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Rock Creek
$1,202 - $1,321
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$1,202 - $1,486
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Rock Creek

2830 Broad Rock BlvdRichmond, VA 23224
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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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James River Pointe
$1,209 - $1,249
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$1,209 - $1,699

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 2

James River Pointe

435 German School RdRichmond, VA 23225
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Meadow Creek Apartments
$1,210
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$1,050 - $1,350
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$160

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$1,210 - $1,510
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Meadow Creek Apartments

5316 Hull Street RdRichmond, VA 23224
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Chesterfield Flats
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$1,344 - $1,639
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$1,329 - $1,734
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Chesterfield Flats

6300 Pewter AveRichmond, VA 23224
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Model Tobacco Lofts
$1,370 - $1,905
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$1,370 - $2,570
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$75

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$1,445 - $2,645
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Model Tobacco Lofts

1100 Richmond HwyRichmond, VA 23224
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property at 1211 Porter St

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

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1211 Porter St

RichmondVA23224
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Foxwood
1 Bedroom Apartments

Foxwood

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

Southgate

3430-3456 Maury StRichmond, VA 23224
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Kingswood Cove
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kingswood Cove

6424 Elkhardt RdRichmond, VA 23225
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Linden At Forest Hill
1 Bedroom Apartments

Linden At Forest Hill

4000 Dunston AveRichmond, VA 23225
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310 W 31st
1 Bedroom Apartments

310 W 31st

310 W 31st StreetRichmond, VA 23225
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The Riviera on Semmes
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Riviera on Semmes

1412 Semmes AveRichmond, VA 23224
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Southwood, Richmond, VA Local Guide

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The Ultimate Renter's Guide for Finding the Perfect Student Friendly Richmond Neighborhood to Rent

Learn about the best neighborhoods for student renters near Richmond Colleges and Universities by our Local Expert Richard Corrigan

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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 Manchester Grand Apartments which is listed at $770, while the average apartment in Southwood costs $1,606.

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 59 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 $416 which is $1,190 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwood.

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Richmond is rightly considered one of the best places to live on the East Coast. We love Richmond’s rich history, phenomenal culinary scene, unique art and culture, and its next-level parks and green spaces.

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Your Guide to Picking the Perfect Richmond Neighborhood for Student Renters

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