Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Swansboro West Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (42 Rentals)

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Villas at Cedarhurst
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$1,053 - $1,603
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$1,049 - $1,599
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$1,053 - $1,603
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Villas at Cedarhurst

5950 Westower CtRichmond, VA 23225
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property at 2915 Hull Street Rd

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2915 Hull Street Rd

RichmondVA23224

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property at 2908 Richmond Hwy

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2908 Richmond Hwy

RichmondVA23234
property at 2304 Riverside Dr

$1,200 - $1,799

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2304 Riverside Dr

RichmondVA23225
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Lafayette Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lafayette Gardens

2219 Ruffin RdRichmond, VA 23234
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Westover Hills Townhomes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westover Hills Townhomes

600 Westover Hills BlvdRichmond, VA 23225
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1000 Porter St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1000 Porter St

1000 Porter StRichmond, VA 23224
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Southgate
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southgate

3430-3456 Maury StRichmond, VA 23224
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1200 SEMMES Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1200 SEMMES Apartments

1200 Semmes AveRichmond, VA 23224
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Linden At Forest Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Linden At Forest Hill

4000 Dunston AveRichmond, VA 23225
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City View Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

City View Place

1000 Bainbridge StRichmond, VA 23224
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The Commons
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Commons

15 E 2nd StRichmond, VA 23224

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27th Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

27th Townhomes

10 W 27th StRichmond, VA 23225
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Port RVA
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Port RVA

500 Hull StRichmond, VA 23224
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Swansboro West, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Swansboro West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Swansboro West area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Townhouses of Chesterfield II priced from $809. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Townhouses of Chesterfield IIMagnoliaStudio,1BA$809
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Hatcher Tobacco Flats1X11BR,1BA$933
Hopper LoftsA11BR,1BA$1,012
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1,020
Woodbriar Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,041
Villas at CedarhurstStudio 1 bath 531 sq. ft.Studio,1BA$1,053
Park at Forest HillByrd Classic1BR,1BA$1,055
The Residences of Westover Hills1BR 1BA Renovated1BR,1BA$1,080

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swansboro West, VA

As of March 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swansboro West area is the $1.27 price per square foot 3 Bed/1.5 Bath- Phase 1 Model at James River Pointe in the in the Midlothian neighborhood starting from $1,559. The second greatest value Swansboro West apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 700sqft Model at Trolley Lofts starting at $1,325 with a $1.20 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
James River Pointe3 Bed/1.5 Bath- Phase 13BR,1.5BA$1.27
Trolley Lofts2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 700sqft2BR,2BA$1.20
The Gardens at ManchesterTwo Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier2BR,2BA$1.23
The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.32
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
Forest Square Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 242132BR,1BA$1.50
Hatcher Tobacco Flats1X11BR,1BA$1.40
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
3704 Chapel Dr, Unit B3704 Chapel Dr1BR,1BA$1.51

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Swansboro West, Richmond, VA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Virginia and customized analysis for Central Richmond, VA. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Swansboro West Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Swansboro West?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Swansboro West is at Townhouses of Chesterfield II listed at $809.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Swansboro West Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Swansboro West Apartment is $825 at Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Swansboro West Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Swansboro West is starting from $1,005 at Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments.

What is the most affordable Swansboro West Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Swansboro West Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Gardens at Manchester and starts from $1,495.

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