
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chesapeake County, VA from $600 (35 Rentals)
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Westbridge Commons

1407 Hawthorne Dr

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Riverstone I

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Crosswinds Apartments

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Taylor Pointe Apartments

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Starling Village
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Oak Grove

Harvard Apartments

Miars Farm

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Marina Point

Lake Village

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Chesapeake Pointe

Great Bridge Apartments

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2009 Mclain Street, Unit #D
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The Rivers

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Campostella Commons

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3408 Bainbridge Blvd

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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 | $2,259 | $2,099 | $2,489 |
| Chesapeake County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,733 | $960 | $2,744 |
| Chesapeake County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,934 | $961 | $3,443 |
| Chesapeake County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,280 | $1,436 | $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. Bell Diamond Manor in the South Brambleton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. 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 |
| Bell Diamond Manor | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $1,100 |
| Starling Village | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,128 |
| Greenbrier Seniors Apartments | The Chesapeake | 2BR,1BA | $1,131 |
| Landmark Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with 757 Square Feet... | 2BR,1BA | $1,147 |
| Harvard Apartments | Two Bedroom - Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Lake Village | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,238 |
| Great Bridge Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Horizons at Indian River Apartment Homes | The Albemarle | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chesapeake County, VA
As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chesapeake County area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Miars Farm in the in the Western Branch neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Chesapeake County apartment is the B1 Model at Lake Village starting at $1,238 with a $1.34 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miars Farm | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Lake Village | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Taylor Bend Apartments | 1b1.5b | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.57 |
| Maplewood | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Westbridge Commons | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Bell Diamond Manor | 2 Bedroom Garden | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| Harvard Apartments | Two Bedroom - Fully Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| 2009 Mclain Street, Unit #D | 2009 Mclain Street | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Greenbrier Seniors Apartments | The Chesapeake | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 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 the price of a cheap apartment in Chesapeake County?
The cheapest apartment in Chesapeake County is Starling Village which is listed at $1,128, while the average apartment in Chesapeake County costs $2,450.
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 10 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 $227 which is $2,223 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chesapeake County.
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