Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Swanson Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (39 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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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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Tuscany Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tuscany Townhomes

3124 Snead CtRichmond, VA 23224
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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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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 Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments priced from $825. 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Swanson apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
404 Rivertowne Apartment HomesBrookline1BR,1BA$975
Ashton Square ApartmentsAshley1BR,1BA$975
Kingswood CoveOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$995
Residence at BrooksideRenovated Galley Style One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,055
Park at Forest HillByrd1BR,1BA$1,080
Park Vue2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1,084
Linden at Forest HillOne Bedroom - A1BR,1BA$1,100
St. John's WoodLambeth Townhome1BR,1BA$1,140

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swanson, VA

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Swanson area is the $1.13 price per square foot Wood II Model at Townhouses of Chesterfield II in the in the Broad Rock neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Swanson apartment is the 2 BR Model at Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments starting at $1,376 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Midlothian 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.
Townhouses of Chesterfield IIWood II2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments2 BR2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Townhouses Of ChesterfieldPine2BR,1.5BA$1.25
The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.32
Rock CreekPhase I Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.46
Brookmont2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.38
Urbana at Hioaks1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.51
Park Vue2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.51
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
3704 Chapel Dr, Unit B3704 Chapel Dr1BR,1BA$1.49

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Swanson, Richmond, VA

Ranked #110

Among cities in Virginia 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?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • 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 Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Swanson costs $1,710.

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 138 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 $755 which is $955 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Swanson.

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