
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Swansboro West Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $825 (46 Rentals)


206 E 37th St

Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments

Belle Summit

3018 Columbia St

Townhouses of Chesterfield II

1208 Hull St, Unit 3, Unit 3

206 E 37th St

2418 Perry St
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1100 Hull Street Apartments

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The Overlook at City View

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South Bank

1204 Hull Street- Bean Building

Hatcher Tobacco Flats

Heights at Brady Square

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Manchester Grand Apartments

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The Commons

815 Porter St

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310 W 31st
Swansboro West, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Swansboro West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swansboro West Studio Apartments | $1,279 | $715 | $2,094 |
Swansboro West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,506 | $825 | $2,637 |
| Swansboro West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,741 | $930 | $4,321 |
| Swansboro West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,372 | $1,178 | $3,476 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSwansboro West, Richmond, VA
Ranked #74
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Swansboro West Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Swansboro West?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Swansboro West is under $1,131.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Swansboro West?
The cheapest apartment in Swansboro West is Hatcher Tobacco Flats which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Swansboro West costs $2,541.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Swansboro West?
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 83 regular apartments in Swansboro West 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 Swansboro West?
Cheap apartments in Swansboro West have an average cost of $254 which is $2,287 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Swansboro West.
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