
Cheap Homes for Rent in Swanson Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $1,100 (8 Rentals)
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Swanson, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Swanson?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Swanson 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,473 | $1,100 | $1,800 |
Swanson 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,936 | $1,590 | $2,200 |
Swanson 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,379 | $2,199 | $2,600 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Swanson Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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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. Townhouses Of Chesterfield has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $715. Here are the most affordable Swanson apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Ashton Square Apartments | Ashley | 1BR,1BA | $629 |
Townhouses Of Chesterfield | Tyler | Studio,1BA | $715 |
Park Vue | 1 Bedroom and 1 Bath - 687 Sq.Ft | 1BR,1BA | $943 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swanson, VA
As of June 10, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Birchwood at Boulders Apartments | The Springhill | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
Townhouses of Chesterfield II | Wood II | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.60 |
The Arbors at Hull Street Senior Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
3002 Semmes Ave, Unit Downstairs | 3002 Semmes Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
Brookmont | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Urbana at Hioaks | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Residence at Brookside | Renovated Galley Style One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Deering Manor | Chestnut | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Kingly Ones and Briarwood Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Swanson
What type of rentals are currently available in Swanson?
There are currently 81 Apartments for Rent in Swanson, VA with pricing that ranges from $629 to $3,650. There are also 27 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Swanson ranging from $1,100 to $2,600.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Swanson?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Swanson ranges from $1,100 to $2,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,929.
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