Cheap Homes for Rent in Southwood Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (9 Rentals)

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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 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 Southwood 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
Southwood Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$955

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwood, VA

As of July 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwood area is the $1.51 price per square foot The Dogwood Model at The Crossings at Bramblewood Apartment Homes in the in the Midlothian neighborhood starting from $1,506. The second greatest value Southwood apartment is the Berkley II Model at Townhouses of Chesterfield II starting at $1,375 with a $1.39 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.
The Crossings at Bramblewood Apartment HomesThe Dogwood2BR,1BA$1.51
Townhouses of Chesterfield IIBerkley II2BR,1.5BA$1.39
The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.32
3002 Semmes Ave, Unit Downstairs3002 Semmes Ave2BR,1BA$1.02
Alexander at 1090Humboldt2BR,2BA$1.25
James River Pointe2 Bed/1 Bath- Phase 12BR,1BA$1.42
Brookmont2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.38
Venus At Manchester Apartments2-Bedroom / 1-Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
Park Vue2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.50
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwood

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwood?

There are currently 108 Apartments for Rent in Southwood, VA with pricing that ranges from $629 to $2,683. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwood ranging from $790 to $3,550.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southwood?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southwood ranges from $790 to $3,550 with an average monthly rent of $1,674.

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