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| 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 |
There are currently 139 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Swansboro West Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
See all Apartments in RichmondThe largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the Swansboro West area of Richmond, VA is found at The Locks Tower and is listed at 2,578 square feet priced from $3,387. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Locks Tower | 2 Bedroom Penthouse | 2,578 Sq Ft | $3,387 |
| The Jamestown | B5 | 1,453 Sq Ft | $2,762 |
| River’s Edge at Manchester | Hollywood | 1,426 Sq Ft | $2,386 |
| Capitol Lofts | B11 - Renovated | 1,331 Sq Ft | $1,750 |
| Willow Oaks Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 1,200 Sq Ft | $1,679 |
| Southwood Apartments | Two Bedroom Townhouse | 1,169 Sq Ft | $1,860 |
| The Navigator | B2 | 2 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,160 Sq Ft | $2,129 |
| The Hudson | The Stockton | 1,150 Sq Ft | $1,580 |
| The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments | 2X1.5 | 1,029 Sq Ft | $1,474 |
| City View Lofts | The James | 877 Sq Ft | $1,625 |
Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit Swansboro West of Richmond, VA is the 2 Bedroom Model starting from $1,005 at Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Swansboro West is currently $1,741. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom | $1,005 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | $1,020 |
| Park Vue | 2 Bedroom Townhome | $1,084 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom Unit | $1,090 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 2X2 | $1,110 |
| Townhouses of Chesterfield II | Pine II | $1,120 |
| Deering Manor | Acorn | $1,195 |
| 27th Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 46973 | $1,280 |
| Trolley Lofts | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 700sqft | $1,299 |
| 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes | Hamilton | $1,313 |
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Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Swansboro West is at Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments listed at $1,005.
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Swansboro West is $1,741.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Swansboro West is a 2,578 square feet unit starting from $3,387 at The Locks Tower.
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Swansboro West is currently 962 sq ft.
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