Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Swansboro Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (158 Rentals)

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property at 1927 Carrington St
$900

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1927 Carrington St

RichmondVA23223
property at 1925 Carrington St
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1925 Carrington St

RichmondVA23223

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property at 7 W 13th St
$1,000 - $1,100

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Base Rent$1,000

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7 W 13th St

RichmondVA23224

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The Masonry Apartments
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$1,091 - $1,861

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Base Rent$1,000 - $1,770
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The Masonry Apartments

2001 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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Smokehouse Lofts
$1,095 - $1,195

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Base Rent$1,095 - $1,195

Total Monthly Price$1,095 - $1,195
12 Month Lease Term
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Smokehouse Lofts

110-114 S 15th StRichmond, VA 23219
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209 E Main St
$1,100 - $1,700

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Base Rent$1,100 - $1,700

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209 E Main St

209 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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The View at Belle Isle
$1,115 - $1,404

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Base Rent$1,110 - $1,399
Required Monthly Fees$5

Total Monthly Price$1,115 - $1,404
12 Month Lease Term
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The View at Belle Isle

812 Hull StRichmond, VA 23224
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property at 1518 Porter St
$1,195

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Base Rent$1,195

Total Monthly Price$1,195
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1518 Porter St

RichmondVA23224

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Shockoe Collection
$1,249 - $2,549

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Base Rent$1,099 - $2,399
Required Monthly Fees$150

Total Monthly Price$1,249 - $2,549
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 22

Shockoe Collection

104 Shockoe SlipRichmond, VA 23219
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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 Manchester Grand Apartments priced from $770. 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
Manchester Grand Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$770
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
New Manchester FlatsThe Bainbridge2BR,1BA$835
Tobacco LandingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$851
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk IIIStudioStudio,1BA$900
Hatcher Tobacco Flats1X11BR,1BA$927
Raven PlaceA4.11BR,1BA$959
NOON IngramThe Joplin - 50%1BR,1BA$969
American Tobacco CollectionEdge-A21BR,1BA$977
404 Rivertowne Apartment HomesBrookline1BR,1BA$980

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swansboro, VA

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swansboro area is the $1.25 price per square foot CR-XB Three Bedroom, Three Bathroom Model at Cutters Ridge in the in the East neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Swansboro apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Main2525 starting at $1,395 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the East 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.
Cutters RidgeCR-XB Three Bedroom, Three Bathroom3BR,3BA$1.25
Main25251BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.29
27th Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 631152BR,1BA$1.33
City View Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
Hatcher Tobacco Flats1X11BR,1BA$1.26
Park Vue2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.49
New Manchester FlatsThe James1BR,1.5BA$1.43
Tobacco LandingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Swansboro Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Swansboro?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Swansboro is at Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III listed at $900.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Swansboro Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Swansboro Apartment is $770 at Manchester Grand Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Swansboro Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Swansboro is starting from $835 at New Manchester Flats.

What is the most affordable Swansboro Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Swansboro Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at New Manchester Flats and starts from $950.

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