
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Swansboro Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $950 (12 Rentals)


Belle Summit

Jefferson Townhouses

Townhouses of Chesterfield II

James River Villas

5000 Midlothian Turnpike
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City View Place

Heights at Brady Square

Hatcher Tobacco Flats

Southgate

The Townes @ River South

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Swansboro, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Swansboro?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swansboro Studio Apartments | $1,359 | $715 | $1,972 |
| Swansboro 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,479 | $825 | $2,750 |
| Swansboro 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,844 | $930 | $4,315 |
Swansboro 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,265 | $950 | $3,059 |
| Swansboro 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,914 | $889 | $3,200 |
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Best Local Schools in Swansboro, Richmond, VA
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Swansboro Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Swansboro?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Swansboro is under $1,020.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Swansboro?
The cheapest apartment in Swansboro is New Manchester Flats which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Swansboro costs $2,450.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Swansboro?
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 123 regular apartments in Swansboro 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?
Cheap apartments in Swansboro have an average cost of $271 which is $2,179 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Swansboro.
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A Local Experts Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Richmond, VA
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Your Guide to Picking the Perfect Richmond Neighborhood for Student Renters
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Richmond isn't always thought of as a college town, but there are actually several major colleges and universities here. One thing Richmond does get credit for—and rightfully so—is being a very neighborhood-friendly city.

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