
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chesapeake County, VA from $968 (55 Rentals)
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Arbors at Western Branch

Hunters Point

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Riverstone I

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Great Bridge Apartments

Arbor Glen Apartments

803 Ohio St

Starling Village

Oak Grove

The Arbors at Battlefield
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Harvard Apartments

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Marina Point

Miars Farm

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Residences at Paradise Creek

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2009 Mclain Street, Unit #D

Horizons at Indian River Apartment Homes

Lake Village

The Birches

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Chesapeake Pointe

Maplewood
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Furnished Studio-Chesapeake - Churchland Blvd.

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Taylor Pointe Apartments

Pillars at Great Bridge

Kingsbridge

Cross Creek Apartments

Chesapeake Crossing & The Courtyards

Campostella Commons

The Rivers

Elkhart Apartments

Waverton Chesapeake
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803 Ohio St

Clairmont at Campostella I

Catalina Crossing

Landmark Apartments

Sunnybrook Apartments

4225 Schooner Trail

Greenbrier Seniors Apartments

Bell Diamond Manor

Kingsbridge North

205 Woodford Dr
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1009 Jackson Ave

Canterbury Crossing

The Sterling

Geneva Square Apartments

Thrive Apartment Homes

The Commons at Chesapeake - AFTER 55+

Churchland Forest

Wellington at Western Branch Apartments

Mosaic Summit Pointe

2018 Pond Ln
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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 | $1,750 | $1,379 | $1,949 |
| Chesapeake County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,732 | $968 | $2,783 |
| Chesapeake County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,918 | $1,095 | $3,513 |
| Chesapeake County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,387 | $1,366 | $9,112 |
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Cheapest Available Chesapeake County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Chesapeake County, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Great Bridge Apartments in the Greenbrier neighborhood priced from $1,078. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 Bedroom Townhouse | 3BR,3BA | $1,185 |
| Harvard Apartments | Two Bedroom - Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Residences at Paradise Creek | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,279 |
| Arbor Glen Apartments | PE-2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 2nd Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1,290 |
| Lake Village | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,303 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chesapeake County, VA
As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chesapeake County area is the $1.37 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Classic Model at Riverstone I in the in the Camelot neighborhood starting from $1,645. The second greatest value Chesapeake County apartment is the Chattanooga Model at ReNew Chesapeake starting at $1,999 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Greenbrier 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 | 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Classic | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.37 |
| ReNew Chesapeake | Chattanooga | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| Lake Village | C1 | 3BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Residences at Paradise Creek | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Maplewood | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Arbor Glen Apartments | Garden-2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 3rd Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Bell Diamond Manor | 2 Bedroom Garden | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| 2009 Mclain Street, Unit #D | 2009 Mclain Street | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| 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 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 $1,814.
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 $104 which is $1,710 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chesapeake County.
Expert Rental Resources
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