
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwood Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $825 (22 Rentals)


Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments

2500 Bainbridge St

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Residence at Brookside

2500 Bainbridge St

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Norcroft Townhomes-55 and older

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Park at Forest Hill

Forest Hill

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Chesterfield Flats

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Manchester Grand Apartments

Westover Hills Townhomes

Foxwood

Southgate

Kingswood Cove
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwood Studio Apartments | $788 | $715 | $819 |
Southwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,237 | $825 | $1,830 |
| Southwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,427 | $940 | $2,199 |
| Southwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,750 | $1,385 | $2,615 |
| Southwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
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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 $1,360.
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 54 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 $383 which is $977 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwood.
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