Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Swansboro Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (106 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 Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments priced from $825. City View Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $835. 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
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$835
Ashton Square ApartmentsAshley1BR,1BA$975
NOON IngramThe Joplin - 50%1BR,1BA$992
The Masonry ApartmentsMasonry BF-A11BR,1BA$995
New Manchester FlatsThe James1BR,1BA$999
Dogtown Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$999
Linden at Forest HillOne Bedroom - A1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swansboro, VA

As of September 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Swansboro area is the $0.44 price per square foot 201 W 12th St Model at 201 W 12th St in the in the Old South neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Swansboro apartment is the Canal 236 2 Beds Model at Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk starting at $1,650 with a $1.27 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.
201 W 12th St201 W 12th St3BR,3BA$0.44
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal WalkCanal 236 2 BedsStudio ,1BA$1.27
Townhouses of Chesterfield IIWood II2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Venus At Manchester Apartments2 -Bedroom, 2-Bath2BR,2BA$1.02
ConsolidatedCO-B One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.46
Hatcher Tobacco Flats3X23BR,2BA$1.23
Miller and Rhoads Residences1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
City View Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$0.90
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 #25

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,000.

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 $3,784.

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 193 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 $1,197 which is $2,587 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Swansboro.

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