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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swansboro West Studio Apartments | $1,374 | $715 | $2,384 |
| Swansboro West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,529 | $825 | $2,899 |
| Swansboro West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,708 | $1,005 | $4,265 |
| Swansboro West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,267 | $950 | $4,236 |
| Swansboro West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $1,919 | $995 | $3,100 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $2,024 | $1,298 | $2,895 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $2,286 | $1,695 | $3,780 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
There are currently 243 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Swansboro West Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Swansboro West is one of the A-list higher-end neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, proximity to great shopping areas, views, access to parks, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Other luxury items often include wood-burning fireplaces, raquetball courts, and a full-time security staff or doorman.
As of today, September 14, 2026, there are currently 243 available Swansboro West apartments priced from $715 to $4,265, with an average monthly rent of $1,625.
There are currently 39 Studio Apartments in Swansboro West with rent ranges from $715 to $2,384 with an average price of $1,374.
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Swansboro West ranges from $825 to $2,899 with an average monthly rent of $1,529.
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Swansboro West range from $1,005 to $4,265. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,708.
There are currently 57 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Swansboro West on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $950 to $4,236 - averaging $2,267 for the location.
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