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Pet Friendly
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2859 Lawson St, Richmond, VA 23224, USA|Swansboro
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Property Overview
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Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 2859 Lawson St, Swansboro
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
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Policies and fees
Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 2859 Lawson St
Welcome home! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath house offers the perfect mix of comfort and convenience, just minutes from downtown. You’ll love the updated kitchen with modern finishes, the included washer and dryer, and the spacious fenced backyard—great for relaxing, gardening, or entertaining friends. Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to the city, this home makes it easy to enjoy city life while still having your own peaceful space. Highlights: 2 comfortable bedrooms and 1 full bath Updated kitchen with modern touches Washer and dryer included Large fenced backyard Convenient location just south of Richmond A great place to call home for anyone looking for comfort, convenience, and a touch of charm!
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 2859 Lawson St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 3 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Swansboro |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 23224 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Swansboro
2-bedroom apartments at 2859 Lawson St cost about 32% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Richmond.
Median rents as of Nov 8 2025.
Swansboro
Richmond
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $1,525 |
| December 2023 | $1,524 |
| January 2024 | $1,579 |
| February 2024 | $1,585 |
| March 2024 | $1,596 |
| April 2024 | $1,597 |
| May 2024 | $1,611 |
| June 2024 | $1,601 |
| July 2024 | $1,604 |
| August 2024 | $1,594 |
| September 2024 | $1,595 |
| October 2024 | $1,595 |
| November 2024 | $1,623 |
| December 2024 | $1,646 |
| January 2025 | $1,624 |
| February 2025 | $1,602 |
| March 2025 | $1,593 |
| April 2025 | $1,598 |
| May 2025 | $1,606 |
| June 2025 | $1,641 |
| July 2025 | $1,605 |
| August 2025 | $1,624 |
| September 2025 | $1,562 |
| October 2025 | $1,549 |
| November 2025 | $1,541 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $1,300 |
| April 2024 | $1,300 |
| November 2024 | $1,318 |
| December 2024 | $1,243 |
| January 2025 | $1,250 |
| March 2025 | $1,175 |
| April 2025 | $1,175 |
| May 2025 | $1,368 |
| June 2025 | $1,172 |
| July 2025 | $1,075 |
| August 2025 | $1,502 |
| September 2025 | $1,226 |
| October 2025 | $1,294 |
| November 2025 | $1,187 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 2859 Lawson St
Swansboro Elementary School
3160 midlothian tnpk
richmond, VA, 23224
PK, K-5Public
C
Maymont Pre-K Center
1211 s allen ave
richmond, VA, 23220
PKPublic
Amelia Street School
1821 amelia st
richmond, VA, 23220
PK, K-12Public
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Getting around Richmond near 2859 Lawson St
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 2859 Lawson St, Richmond
Groceries
6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
4/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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