Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Swansboro West Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (31 Rentals)

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Lafayette Gardens
2 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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1200 SEMMES Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1200 SEMMES Apartments

1200 Semmes AveRichmond, VA 23224
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Southgate
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southgate

3430-3456 Maury StRichmond, VA 23224
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City View Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

City View Place

1000 Bainbridge 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 1 Bed unit found at Ashton Square Apartments priced from $629. 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
Ashton Square ApartmentsAshley1BR,1BA$629
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Southwood Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$955
NOON IngramThe Joplin - 50%1BR,1BA$992
Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
Dogtown Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$999
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1,020
404 Rivertowne Apartment HomesBrookline1BR,1BA$1,025
Meadow Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swansboro West, VA

As of July 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Swansboro West area is the $1.26 price per square foot The Belvidere Model at The Hudson in the in the Old South neighborhood starting from $1,470. The second greatest value Swansboro West apartment is the 3X2 Model at Hatcher Tobacco Flats starting at $1,270 with a $1.23 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.
The HudsonThe Belvidere2BR,1BA$1.26
Hatcher Tobacco Flats3X23BR,2BA$1.23
Townhouses of Chesterfield IIBerkley II2BR,1.5BA$1.39
The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.32
3002 Semmes Ave, Unit Downstairs3002 Semmes Ave2BR,1BA$1.02
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
Graystone Place ApartmentsBirch2BR,1BA$1.47
Park Vue2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.50
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Swansboro West, Richmond, VA

Ranked #78

Among neighborhoods in Richmond, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the Swansboro West Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Swansboro West?

The cheapest apartment in Swansboro West is Ashton Square Apartments which is listed at $629, while the average apartment in Swansboro West costs $2,395.

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 33 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 $266 which is $2,129 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Swansboro West.

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