Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Swanson Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (55 Rentals)

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property at 6428 Elkhardt Rd

$940

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$940

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6428 Elkhardt Rd

RichmondVA23225
property at 6434 Elkhardt Rd

$940

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$940

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6434 Elkhardt Rd

RichmondVA23225
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Residence at Brookside
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$1,013 - $2,402
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$985 - $2,374
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$28

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$1,013 - $2,402
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Residence at Brookside

6540 Greenbank RdRichmond, VA 23225
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Woodbriar Apartments
$1,041
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$1,035
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 28

Woodbriar Apartments

621 Warwick Village DrRichmond, VA 23224
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700 West 44
$1,151 - $1,602
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$1,146 - $1,597
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$5

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$1,151 - $1,602
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700 West 44

4500 Bassett AveRichmond, VA 23225
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James River Pointe
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$1,204 - $1,744
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$1,204 - $1,744

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James River Pointe

435 German School RdRichmond, VA 23225
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Rock Creek
$1,208 - $1,492
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$1,202 - $1,486
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Rock Creek

2830 Broad Rock BlvdRichmond, VA 23224
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Meadow Creek Apartments
$1,210 - $1,510
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$1,050 - $1,350
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$160

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$1,210 - $1,510
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Meadow Creek Apartments

5316 Hull Street RdRichmond, VA 23224
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Chesterfield Flats
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$1,254 - $1,669
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$1,239 - $1,654
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Chesterfield Flats

6300 Pewter AveRichmond, VA 23224
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Cross Creek Apartments
$1,419 - $2,102
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$1,412 - $2,095
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$7

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$1,419 - $2,102
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Cross Creek Apartments

7660 Van Hoy DrRichmond, VA 23235
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Ashton Square Apartments
$1,430 - $1,830
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$1,175 - $1,575
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$255

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$1,430 - $1,830
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Ashton Square Apartments

603-A Westover Hills BlvdRichmond, VA 23225
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Southwood Apartments
$1,560 - $2,010
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$1,305 - $1,755
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$255

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$1,560 - $2,010
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Southwood Apartments

1200 Southwood PkyRichmond, VA 23224
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Sterling Beaufont
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sterling Beaufont

6901 Carnation StRichmond, VA 23225
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Westover Hills Townhomes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westover Hills Townhomes

600 Westover Hills BlvdRichmond, VA 23225
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Foxwood
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Foxwood

5000-5006 Snead RdRichmond, VA 23224
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property at 3709 Stockton St

$900

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$900

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$900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3709 Stockton St

RichmondVA23224
property at 422 W 27th St

$925

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$925

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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422 W 27th St

RichmondVA23225
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Southgate
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southgate

3430-3456 Maury StRichmond, VA 23224
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NOON Hioaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

NOON Hioaks

475 Hioaks RdRichmond, VA 23225
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Kingswood Cove
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kingswood Cove

6424 Elkhardt RdRichmond, VA 23225
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Linden At Forest Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Linden At Forest Hill

4000 Dunston AveRichmond, VA 23225
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310 W 31st
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

310 W 31st

310 W 31st StreetRichmond, VA 23225
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property at 4111 Kinsley Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

4111 Kinsley Ave

RichmondVA23224
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Forest Creek SR
2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Creek SR

3501 Forest Haven DrRichmond, VA 23234
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property at 2669 Wayside Dr

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2669 Wayside Dr

RichmondVA23235

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Swanson, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Swanson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Swanson area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Townhouses of Chesterfield II priced from $809. 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 Swanson apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Townhouses of Chesterfield IIMagnoliaStudio,1BA$809
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
404 Rivertowne Apartment HomesBrookline1BR,1BA$985
Kingswood CoveOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$995
Residence at BrooksideOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,013
Park Vue2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1,084
Forest Square Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 672882BR,1BA$1,130
Brookmont2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,149
700 West 44One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,151

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swanson, VA

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swanson area is the $1.49 price per square foot 2 BR Model at Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments in the in the Midlothian neighborhood starting from $1,592. The second greatest value Swanson apartment is the Pine Model at Townhouses Of Chesterfield starting at $1,219 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Bellemeade neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Swanson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments2 BR2BR,1.5BA$1.49
Townhouses Of ChesterfieldPine2BR,1.5BA$1.27
The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.32
Alexander at 1090Humboldt2BR,2BA$1.58
Brookmont2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.38
Urbana at Hioaks1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.57
Forest Square Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 672532BR,1BA$1.50
Park Vue2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.51
3809 McGuire Dr, Unit B3809 McGuire Dr2BR,1BA$1.33
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Swanson, Richmond, VA

Ranked #100

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 $825, while the average apartment in Swanson costs $1,950.

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 61 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 $339 which is $1,611 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Swanson.

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