
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Swansboro West Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $587 (82 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Swansboro West area of Richmond.


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Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments

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City View Place

2500 Bainbridge St

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Belle Summit

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3704 Chapel Dr, Unit B

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Villas at Cedarhurst

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NOON Ingram

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404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes

7 W 13th St
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Norcroft Townhomes-55 and older

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Woodbriar Apartments

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Park at Forest Hill

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Park Vue

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1209 Hull Street- Dogtown

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Forest Hill

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1204 Hull Street- Bean Building

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James River Pointe

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The Residences of Westover Hills

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The View at Belle Isle
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James River Villas

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Deering Manor

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Lynhaven Ridge Apartments

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The Current

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Forest Square Apartments

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700 West 44

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The Commons at Plant Zero

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2000 Riverside Apartments

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1518 Porter St

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Hopper Lofts

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The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments

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Trolley Lofts

1124 Hull St

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Ashton Square Apartments

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City View Lofts

1639 Sunbury Rd

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Southwood Apartments

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Morningside Apartments

4930 Forest Hill Ave

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The Jamestown

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Shady Creek

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South Falls Tower

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Model Tobacco Lofts
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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 | $1,374 | $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 |
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There are currently 82 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 |
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| Manchester Grand Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $927 |
| NOON Ingram | The Joplin - 50% | 1BR,1BA | $969 |
| 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes | Brookline | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1,020 |
| Woodbriar Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,046 |
| Park Vue | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,072 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| 1209 Hull Street- Dogtown | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 453sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swansboro West, VA
As of September 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swansboro West area is the $1.48 price per square foot 1323 McDonough St Model at 1323 McDonough St, Unit B in the in the Old South neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Swansboro West apartment is the Wood II Model at Townhouses of Chesterfield II starting at $1,270 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Broad Rock 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. |
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| 1323 McDonough St, Unit B | 1323 McDonough St | 3BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Townhouses of Chesterfield II | Wood II | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
| Model Tobacco Lofts | 1BD 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 27th Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 83115 | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 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 | $0.90 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| 1309-1311 Hull Street | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 606sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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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 $1,095.
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 $1,545.
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 100 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 $237 which is $1,308 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Swansboro West.
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