Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Swanson Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $600 (34 Rentals)

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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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NOON Hioaks
2 Bedroom Apartments

NOON Hioaks

475 Hioaks RdRichmond, VA 23225
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Southgate
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southgate

3430-3456 Maury StRichmond, VA 23224

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Tuscany Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tuscany Townhomes

3124 Snead CtRichmond, VA 23224
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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 1 Bed unit found at Ashton Square Apartments priced from $629. 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
Ashton Square ApartmentsAshley1BR,1BA$629
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Deering ManorAcorn2BR,1BA$960
Kingswood CoveOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$995
Southwood Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,010
Meadow Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
404 Rivertowne Apartment HomesByron1BR,1BA$1,085
Residence at BrooksideRenovated Galley Style One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Linden at Forest HillOne Bedroom - A1BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swanson, VA

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Swanson area is the $1.46 price per square foot The Springhill Model at Birchwood at Boulders Apartments in the in the Midlothian neighborhood starting from $1,772. The second greatest value Swanson apartment is the Wood II Model at Townhouses of Chesterfield II starting at $1,195 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Broad Rock 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.
Birchwood at Boulders ApartmentsThe Springhill2BR,2BA$1.46
Townhouses of Chesterfield IIWood II2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments2 BR2BR,1.5BA$1.60
The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.32
3002 Semmes Ave, Unit Downstairs3002 Semmes Ave2BR,1BA$1.02
Brookmont2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.38
Urbana at Hioaks1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.51
Residence at BrooksideRenovated Galley Style One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Deering ManorChestnut2BR,1BA$1.52
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Swanson, Richmond, VA

Ranked #114

Among neighborhoods in Richmond, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Swanson, Richmond, VA

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Getting Around the Swanson Neighborhood in Richmond, VA

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Swanson Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Swanson?

The cheapest apartment in Swanson is Ashton Square Apartments which is listed at $629, while the average apartment in Swanson costs $2,070.

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 33 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 $402 which is $1,668 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Swanson.

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