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Ray Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ray Commons

625 Washington StEden, NC 27288

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602 Henry St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

602 Henry St

602 Henry StEden, NC 27288

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Chatham, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chatham Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chatham, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Dillard School priced from $533. Forestside Apartments in the Wyndhurst neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $770. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chatham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dillard School1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$533
Forestside Apartments1B 1 BA1BR,1BA$770
Cardinal's Crest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$770
Fieldale Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Wesley Apartments - Senior Living CommunityStudio (Stair or Ramp Access)Studio,1BA$820
224 The Blvd1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Hill Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
Ivy Ridge2 BR2BR,1BA$895
School Drive ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$921
Chatham LoftsOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chatham, VA and Nearby

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chatham area is the $0.95 price per square foot 3B/2B Model at 37 West Apartments in the in the Wyndhurst neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Chatham apartment is the 3 Bedroom - All Inclusive Model at The Reserve -All Utilities Included&Furnished starting at $825 with a $0.58 price per square foot in the Wyndhurst neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chatham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
37 West Apartments3B/2B3BR,2BA$0.95
The Reserve -All Utilities Included&Furnished3 Bedroom - All Inclusive3BR,3.5BA$0.58
Kendall Square3 Bed/ 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.98
Ridge View3/2 60% AMI3BR,2BA$1.00
The Flats at Cornerstone (Student Housing)The Flats3BR,3BA$0.61
58 West Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.09
Dan River CrossingDRC - 11BR,1BA$1.05
Oakmont ApartmentsDownstairs 2 Bed/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.12
Fieldale Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.88
Dillard School1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.67

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14 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

15 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chatham Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chatham Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chatham Apartment is $533 at Dillard School.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Chatham Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chatham is starting from $895 at Ivy Ridge.

What is the most affordable Chatham Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chatham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hill Court Apartments and starts from $1,181.

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