
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Swansboro Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (121 Rentals)
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Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments

2500 Bainbridge St

Belle Summit

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Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III

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1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 1301

City View Place

1208 Hull St, Unit 3

2500 Bainbridge St

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American Tobacco Collection
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New Manchester Flats

2203 Edwards Ave

404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes

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3615 Stockton St

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Park at Forest Hill

Park Vue

The River Lofts at Tobacco Row

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209 E Main St
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2000 Riverside Apartments

Forest Hill

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Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero

Swansboro Place

Raven Place

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The Corner Lofts

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700 West 44

The Edison

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Ashton Square Apartments

The Mirage Manchester

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The Masonry Apartments

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Smokehouse Lofts

1209 Hull Street- Dogtown

Hopper Lofts

Shockoe Valley View

Mortons Apartments
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Flats at 14th

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Cigar Lofts

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The Shockoe Collection

The Current

1731 E Main St

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The Trail Lofts

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Deco at CNB
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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 | $1,358 | $715 | $2,283 |
| Swansboro 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,473 | $825 | $3,043 |
| Swansboro 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,830 | $1,005 | $4,990 |
| Swansboro 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,234 | $946 | $4,265 |
| Swansboro 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,855 | $926 | $5,859 |
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There are currently 121 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Swansboro Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Grand Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Tobacco Landing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $851 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| New Manchester Flats | The Decatur | 1BR,1BA | $979 |
| 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes | Lexington | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1301 Idlewood Ave, Unit 1301 | 1301 Idlewood Ave | 4BR,2BA | $0.58 |
| The Gardens at Manchester | Two Bedroom Two Bath Large Premier | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| 210 E Grace St | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| City View Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Ashton Square Apartments | Kensington | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Mortons Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Belle Summit | Rainer | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Hatcher Tobacco Flats | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Tobacco Landing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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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 $1,020.
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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