
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Swansboro West Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (69 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Swansboro West area of Richmond.


Townhouses of Chesterfield II

Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments

2500 Bainbridge St

3018 Columbia St

Belle Summit

City View Place

1208 Hull St, Unit 3

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Villas at Cedarhurst

2500 Bainbridge St
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2203 Edwards Ave

404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes

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3615 Stockton St

Norcroft Townhomes-55 and older

Park at Forest Hill

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Woodbriar Apartments

Park Vue

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James River Pointe

Forest Hill

NOON Ingram
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Forest Square Apartments

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700 West 44

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The Residences of Westover Hills

Hopper Lofts

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2000 Riverside Apartments

1209 Hull Street- Dogtown
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Meadow Creek Apartments

Trolley Lofts

The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments

The Overlook at City View

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Ashton Square Apartments

City View Lofts

South Bank

The Current

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The Hub Apartments

1204 Hull Street- Bean Building
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815 Porter St, Unit 111

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The Cove Apartments

1124 Hull St

Lafayette Gardens

Manchester Grand Apartments

Hatcher Tobacco Flats

Heights at Brady Square

Westover Hills Townhomes

2500 Bainbridge St
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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 | $1,353 | $715 | $2,340 |
| Swansboro West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,552 | $825 | $2,991 |
| Swansboro West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,731 | $1,005 | $4,315 |
| Swansboro West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,289 | $946 | $4,265 |
| Swansboro West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,715 | $1,950 | $3,480 |
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There are currently 69 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Swansboro West Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Cheapest Available Swansboro West Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Swansboro West area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Manchester Grand Apartments priced from $770. 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 Swansboro West apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Grand Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes | Brookline | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1,020 |
| Park Vue | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,084 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| Forest Hill | 1b1b | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,110 |
| NOON Ingram | The Bowen - 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,124 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swansboro West, VA
As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swansboro West area is the $1.23 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier Model at The Gardens at Manchester in the in the Old South neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Swansboro West apartment is the 2X2 Model at Hatcher Tobacco Flats starting at $1,110 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Old South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Swansboro West apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gardens at Manchester | Two Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| The Residences of Westover Hills | 2BR 1BA Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| James River Pointe | 2 Bed/1 Bath- Phase 3 | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Graystone Place Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio ,1BA | $1.47 |
| Park Vue | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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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 $1,124.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Swansboro West?
The cheapest apartment in Swansboro West is Manchester Grand Apartments which is listed at $770, while the average apartment in Swansboro West costs $2,715.
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 57 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 $222 which is $2,493 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Swansboro West.
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