
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chesapeake County, VA from $600 (36 Rentals)
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Arbors at Western Branch

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Riverstone I

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Crosswinds Apartments

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Great Bridge Apartments

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Taylor Pointe Apartments

Arbor Glen Apartments

Starling Village

Oak Grove
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The Arbors at Battlefield

Harvard Apartments

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Marina Point

Miars Farm

313-313 Hurdle Dr

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2009 Mclain Street, Unit #D

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1135 Jackson Ave

Cross Creek Apartments
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The Rivers

Chesapeake Crossing & The Courtyards

Campostella Commons

Canterbury Crossing

Elkhart Apartments

Waverton Chesapeake

Clairmont at Campostella I

3408 Bainbridge Blvd

Catalina Crossing
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Landmark Apartments

Sunnybrook Apartments

Greenbrier Seniors Apartments

Bell Diamond Manor

Kingsbridge North

1009 Jackson Ave

Churchland Forest

The Sterling

Geneva Square Apartments
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Chesapeake County, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chesapeake County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake County Studio Apartments | $1,906 | $1,667 | $2,279 |
| Chesapeake County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,740 | $968 | $2,713 |
| Chesapeake County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,916 | $961 | $3,443 |
| Chesapeake County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,271 | $1,451 | $4,333 |
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Cheapest Available Chesapeake County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Chesapeake County, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Westbridge Commons in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood priced from $961. Great Bridge Apartments in the Greenbrier neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,078. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chesapeake County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbridge Commons | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $961 |
| Great Bridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,078 |
| Landmark Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with 757 Square Feet... | 2BR,1BA | $1,147 |
| Greenbrier Seniors Apartments | The Chesapeake | 2BR,1BA | $1,155 |
| The Arbors at Battlefield | The Hickory | 1BR,1BA | $1,176 |
| Bell Diamond Manor | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $1,185 |
| Harvard Apartments | Two Bedroom - Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Lake Village | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,303 |
| Arbor Glen Apartments | Garden-2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 2nd Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1,303 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chesapeake County, VA
As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chesapeake County area is the $1.41 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Classic Model at Riverstone I in the in the Camelot neighborhood starting from $1,405. The second greatest value Chesapeake County apartment is the B1 Model at Lake Village starting at $1,303 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Camelot neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chesapeake County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverstone I | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Classic | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.41 |
| Lake Village | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Catalina Crossing | Two Bed Two Bath - 923 sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Taylor Bend Apartments | 1b1.5b | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.57 |
| Maplewood | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Westbridge Commons | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Arbor Glen Apartments | Garden-2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 2nd Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Bell Diamond Manor | 2 Bedroom Garden | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| Greenbrier Seniors Apartments | The Chesapeake | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Landmark Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with 757 Square Feet... | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chesapeake County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Chesapeake County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chesapeake County is under $1,303.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chesapeake County?
The cheapest apartment in Chesapeake County is Great Bridge Apartments which is listed at $1,078, while the average apartment in Chesapeake County costs $2,344.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chesapeake County?
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 6 regular apartments in Chesapeake County 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 Chesapeake County?
Cheap apartments in Chesapeake County have an average cost of $104 which is $2,240 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chesapeake County.
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