Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Swansboro Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (126 Rentals)

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property at 1208 Hull St

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1208 Hull St, Unit 3, Unit 3

1208 Hull St
RichmondVA23224

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The Masonry Apartments
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$1,016 - $2,090
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$925 - $1,999
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The Masonry Apartments

2001 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
Student Housing
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  • Low Income
property at 1319 Minefee St

$1,061

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$999
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$62

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$1,061

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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1319 Minefee St

RichmondVA23224

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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
property at 1209 Wallace St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1209 Wallace St

RichmondVA23220
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700 West 44
$1,151 - $1,602
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$1,146 - $1,597
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$5

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$1,151 - $1,602
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700 West 44

4500 Bassett AveRichmond, VA 23225
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2000 Riverside Apartments
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$1,160 - $1,766
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$1,160 - $1,766

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$1,160 - $1,766
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2000 Riverside Apartments

2000 Riverside DrRichmond, VA 23225
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property at 3 N 18th St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 28

3 N 18th St

RichmondVA23223
property at 2304 Riverside Dr

$1,200 - $1,575

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$1,200

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$1,200

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2304 Riverside Dr

RichmondVA23225
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404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes
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$1,203 - $1,978
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$1,040 - $1,815
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$163

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$1,203 - $1,978
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404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes

402 Westover Hills BlvdRichmond, VA 23225
Student Housing
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Swansboro, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Swansboro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Swansboro area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments priced from $825. Hatcher Tobacco Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $933. Here are the most affordable Swansboro apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Hatcher Tobacco Flats1X11BR,1BA$933
The Hill BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$995
Mortons Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
New Manchester FlatsThe Decatur1BR,1BA$999
Jefferson Townhouses1X11BR,1BA$1,000
Dill BuildingDill-A11BR,1BA$1,012
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1,020
Market Villas1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 412871BR,1BA$1,021

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swansboro, VA

As of April 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swansboro area is the $0.93 price per square foot Canal 236 1 Bed Model at Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $1,203. The second greatest value Swansboro apartment is the 2 Beds 1 Bath Model at 110 E Cary St starting at $1,500 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Swansboro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal IICanal 236 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.93
110 E Cary St2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.26
Broadway ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.26
Townhouses of Chesterfield IIPine II2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Trolley Lofts2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 700sqft2BR,2BA$1.18
The Gardens at ManchesterTwo Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier2BR,2BA$1.23
27th Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 469732BR,1BA$1.26
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Tobacco LandingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.14
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Virginia including Swansboro, Richmond, and the greater Richmond area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,021.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Swansboro?

The cheapest apartment in Swansboro is Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments which is listed at $825, 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 141 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 $511 which is $1,939 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Swansboro.

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