Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwood Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (35 Rentals)

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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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Southgate
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southgate

3430-3456 Maury StRichmond, VA 23224
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Southwood, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwood area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments priced from $825. Residence at Brookside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Southwood apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Residence at BrooksideOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Ashton Square ApartmentsAshley1BR,1BA$975
Kingswood CoveOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$995
Linden at Forest HillOne Bedroom - A1BR,1BA$1,000
Park at Forest HillByrd1BR,1BA$1,080
Park Vue2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1,084
Venus At Manchester Apartments2 -Bedroom, 2-Bath2BR,2BA$1,095
Deering ManorAcorn2BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwood, VA

As of September 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwood area is the $1.02 price per square foot 2 -Bedroom, 2-Bath Model at Venus At Manchester Apartments in the in the Old South neighborhood starting from $1,095. The second greatest value Southwood apartment is the Birch Model at Townhouses of Chesterfield II starting at $1,395 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Broad Rock neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Venus At Manchester Apartments2 -Bedroom, 2-Bath2BR,2BA$1.02
Townhouses of Chesterfield IIBirch2BR,1.5BA$1.42
Townhouses Of ChesterfieldPine2BR,1.5BA$1.25
The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.32
Model Tobacco Lofts1BD 1BA1BR,1BA$1.48
Manchester Lake TownhomesMallard2BR,1.5BA$1.42
James River Pointe2 Bed/1.5 Bath- Phase 22BR,1.5BA$1.51
Brookmont2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.38
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
3704 Chapel Dr, Unit B3704 Chapel Dr1BR,1BA$1.49

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwood, Richmond, VA

Ranked #113

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Southwood, Richmond, VA

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Getting Around the Southwood Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

39 / 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 Southwood Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwood?

The cheapest apartment in Southwood is Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Southwood costs $1,590.

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 46 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 $274 which is $1,316 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwood.

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