Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Swansboro Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (121 Rentals)

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1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 1301
$926
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1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 1301

1301 Idlewood AveRichmond, VA 23220
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$950

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1208 Hull St, Unit 3

1208 Hull St
RichmondVA23224

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3615 Stockton St
$1,000 - $1,099
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$1,000 - $1,099

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3615 Stockton St

3615 Stockton StRichmond, VA 23224
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209 E Main St
$1,100 - $1,700
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209 E Main St

209 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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2000 Riverside Apartments
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$1,100 - $1,891
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$1,100 - $1,891

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 19

2000 Riverside Apartments

2000 Riverside DrRichmond, VA 23225
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700 West 44
$1,151 - $1,602
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$1,146 - $1,597
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$1,151 - $1,602
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700 West 44

4500 Bassett AveRichmond, VA 23225
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Ashton Square Apartments
$1,175 - $1,575
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Ashton Square Apartments

603-A Westover Hills BlvdRichmond, VA 23225
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The Masonry Apartments
$1,186 - $1,791
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$1,095 - $1,700
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The Masonry Apartments

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

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Smokehouse Lofts

110-114 S 15th StRichmond, VA 23219
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The Shockoe Collection
$1,249 - $2,549
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$1,099 - $2,399
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$1,249 - $2,549
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The Shockoe Collection

104 Shockoe SlipRichmond, VA 23219
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$1,250 - $1,595

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1731 E Main St

RichmondVA23223
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The Trail Lofts
$1,254 - $2,458
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$1,254 - $2,458

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The Trail Lofts

12 S 17th StRichmond, VA 23219
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Deco at CNB
$1,269 - $2,104
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$1,263 - $2,098
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Deco at CNB

219 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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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 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
Tobacco LandingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$851
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk IIIStudioStudio,1BA$900
Hatcher Tobacco Flats1X11BR,1BA$933
New Manchester FlatsThe Decatur1BR,1BA$979
404 Rivertowne Apartment HomesLexington1BR,1BA$1,020
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1,020

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swansboro, VA

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swansboro area is the $0.58 price per square foot 1301 Idlewood Ave Model at 1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 1301 in the in the Near West neighborhood starting from $926. The second greatest value Swansboro apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier Model at The Gardens at Manchester starting at $1,325 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Old South 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.
1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 13011301 Idlewood Ave4BR,2BA$0.58
The Gardens at ManchesterTwo Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier2BR,2BA$1.23
210 E Grace St2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.35
City View Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Ashton Square ApartmentsKensington2BR,1BA$1.38
Mortons Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.32
Belle SummitRainer2BR,2BA$1.21
Hatcher Tobacco Flats1X11BR,1BA$1.26
Tobacco LandingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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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 $1,020.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Swansboro?

The cheapest apartment in Swansboro is Manchester Grand Apartments which is listed at $770, while the average apartment in Swansboro costs $2,625.

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 132 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 $456 which is $2,169 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Swansboro.

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