Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Swansboro Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (114 Rentals)

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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 New Manchester Flats priced from $705. 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 apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
New Manchester FlatsThe Decatur1BR,1BA$705
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
The AttainGranby1BR,1BA$940
Graystone Place ApartmentsOak1BR,1BA$975
Ashton Square ApartmentsAshley1BR,1BA$975
404 Rivertowne Apartment HomesBrookline1BR,1BA$975
Hopper LoftsA21BR,1BA$999
Jefferson Townhouses1X11BR,1BA$1,000
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1,020

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swansboro, VA

As of December 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Swansboro area is the $1.07 price per square foot Two Bed Two Bath Model at Broadway Apartments in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $1,466. The second greatest value Swansboro apartment is the James Lofts Model at The Watkins at Shockoe starting at $1,792 with a $1.36 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.
Broadway ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.07
The Watkins at ShockoeJames Lofts2BR,2BA$1.36
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal IICanal 236 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98
Townhouses of Chesterfield IIWood II2BR,1.5BA$1.00
209 E Main StUnit 208A2BR,1BA$1.36
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk IIIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Hatcher Tobacco Flats3X23BR,2BA$1.23
27th Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 258132BR,1BA$1.16
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Swansboro, Richmond, VA

Ranked #27

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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.

Getting Around the Swansboro Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $705, while the average apartment in Swansboro costs $3,609.

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 202 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 $1,187 which is $2,422 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Swansboro.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!