
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Swansboro Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (126 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Swansboro area of Richmond.


2500 Bainbridge St

206 E 37th St

Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments

Belle Summit

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3704 Chapel Dr, Unit B, Unit B

1208 Hull St, Unit 3, Unit 3

206 E 37th St

2418 Perry St

Mortons Apartments
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The Hill Building

Hopper Lofts

New Manchester Flats

Jefferson Townhouses

Norcroft Townhomes-55 and older

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The Masonry Apartments

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American Tobacco Collection

The Attain

Park at Forest Hill

1319 Minefee St
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Flats at 14th

Park Vue

The Edison

Forest Hill

River Lofts at Tobacco Row

1204 Hull Street- Bean Building

Residences at the John Marshall

NOON Ingram

James River Villas

Forest Square Apartments
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Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero

The Current

The Corner Lofts

2915 Hull Street Rd

1209 Wallace St

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700 West 44

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2000 Riverside Apartments

1100 Hull Street Apartments

The Oliver

The Mirage Manchester
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The Mill at Manchester Lofts

Centennial Terrace

Smokehouse Lofts

219 N 19th St, Unit 33

Shockoe Valley View

3 N 18th St

2304 Riverside Dr

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404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes

Revival

1710 Lofts
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Swansboro, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Swansboro?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swansboro Studio Apartments | $1,342 | $715 | $2,300 |
| Swansboro 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,438 | $825 | $2,637 |
| Swansboro 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,794 | $1,005 | $4,316 |
| Swansboro 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,320 | $1,178 | $3,509 |
| Swansboro 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,620 | $1,620 | $1,620 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| The Hill Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Mortons Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| New Manchester Flats | The Decatur | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Jefferson Townhouses | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Dill Building | Dill-A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,012 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1,020 |
| Market Villas | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 41287 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II | Canal 236 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| 110 E Cary St | 2 Beds 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Broadway Apartments | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Townhouses of Chesterfield II | Pine II | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.00 |
| Trolley Lofts | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 700sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| The Gardens at Manchester | Two Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| 27th Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 46973 | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| Tobacco Landing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
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Best Local Schools in Swansboro, Richmond, VA
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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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A Local Experts Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Richmond, VA
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