
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Swanson Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $930 (43 Rentals)


Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments

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Residence at Brookside

Park Vue

Townhouses of Chesterfield II

Deering Manor

Forest Square Apartments

Brookmont
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Norcroft Townhomes-55 and older

Park at Forest Hill

Townhouses Of Chesterfield

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Ashton Square Apartments

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Rock Creek

Forest Hill

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James River Pointe

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404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes
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Manchester Lake Townhomes

Shady Creek

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Chesterfield Flats

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Woodbriar Apartments

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700 West 44

Alexander at 1090

Urbana at Hioaks

The Point at Beaufont
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St. John's Wood

Reserve South

THE CASCADE AT FOUNDRY CREEK

The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments

Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments

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Meadow Creek Apartments

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Southwood Apartments

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Cross Creek Apartments
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Ashley Park

Sterling Beaufont

Westover Hills Townhomes

Foxwood

Southgate

Linden At Forest Hill

NOON Hioaks

Forest Creek SR
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310 W 31st

Birchwood at Boulders Apartments

3314 Decatur St
Swanson, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Swanson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swanson Studio Apartments | $837 | $715 | $1,045 |
| Swanson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,528 | $825 | $2,234 |
Swanson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,614 | $930 | $2,930 |
| Swanson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,924 | $1,385 | $3,740 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSwanson, Richmond, VA
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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Swanson Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Swanson?
The cheapest apartment in Swanson is Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments which is listed at $1,005, while the average apartment in Swanson costs $1,714.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Swanson?
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 65 regular apartments in Swanson 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 Swanson?
Cheap apartments in Swanson have an average cost of $411 which is $1,303 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Swanson.
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