
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Swanson Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $700 (53 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Swanson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swanson Studio Apartments | $788 | $715 | $819 |
| Swanson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,536 | $825 | $2,489 |
| Swanson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,606 | $1,005 | $3,082 |
| Swanson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,028 | $1,349 | $3,740 |
| Swanson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
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There are currently 53 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Swanson Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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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 404 Rivertowne Apartment Homes which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Swanson costs $1,460.
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 55 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 $341 which is $1,119 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Swanson.
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