
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chesapeake County, VA from $600 (37 Rentals)
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Westbridge Commons

4633 Drum Point Ln

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Riverstone I

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Crosswinds Apartments

Arbor Glen Apartments

Starling Village

Oak Grove

2139 Broadmoor Ave
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Chesapeake Pointe

Harvard Apartments

Miars Farm

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Marina Point

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Green Tree Apartments

Lake Village

Great Bridge Apartments

The Birches

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Taylor Pointe Apartments
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Horizons at Indian River Apartment Homes

Cross Creek Apartments

The Rivers

Chesapeake Crossing & The Courtyards

Campostella Commons

Canterbury Crossing

Elkhart Apartments

Waverton Chesapeake

Clairmont at Campostella I
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Catalina Crossing

Landmark Apartments

Sunnybrook Apartments

Bell Diamond Manor

3408 Bainbridge Blvd

Kingsbridge North

Churchland Forest

1216 Hoover Ave

The Sterling
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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 | $1,884 | $1,637 | $2,208 |
| Chesapeake County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,695 | $960 | $2,679 |
| Chesapeake County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,871 | $961 | $3,223 |
| Chesapeake County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,237 | $1,436 | $3,658 |
| Chesapeake County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,550 | $2,000 | $3,100 |
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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. Landmark Apartments in the Indian River neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,147. 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 |
| Landmark Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with 757 Square Feet... | 2BR,1BA | $1,147 |
| Bell Diamond Manor | Townhome | 3BR,1BA | $1,160 |
| Harvard Apartments | Two Bedroom - Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Riverstone I | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1,220 |
| Lake Village | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,238 |
| Great Bridge Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Crosswinds Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,264 |
| Green Tree Apartments | Woodland | 1BR,1BA | $1,267 |
| Taylor Pointe Apartments | The Lakeside | 2BR,1BA | $1,296 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chesapeake County, VA
As of April 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chesapeake County area is the $1.45 price per square foot C1 Model at Lake Village in the in the Camelot neighborhood starting from $1,480. The second greatest value Chesapeake County apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Renovated Model at Riverstone I starting at $1,505 with a $1.51 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Village | C1 | 3BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Riverstone I | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.51 |
| 3453 Clover Meadows Dr, Unit 3453 | 3453 Clover Meadows Dr | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Marina Point | 2/1 Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Catalina Crossing | Two Bed Two Bath - 923 sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Maplewood | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Taylor Pointe Apartments | The Lakeside | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.47 |
| Westbridge Commons | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Crosswinds Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 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 $1,296.
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 $1,250, while the average apartment in Chesapeake County costs $2,550.
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 14 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 $143 which is $2,407 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chesapeake County.
Expert Rental Resources
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