Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chesapeake, VA from $500 (207 Rentals)

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Riverstone I
$1,030 - $1,905
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$1,010 - $1,885
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$20

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$1,030 - $1,905
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Riverstone I

2604 Townhouse LnChesapeake, VA 23323
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Great Bridge Apartments
$1,078 - $1,598
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$1,075 - $1,595
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$3

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$1,078 - $1,598
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Great Bridge Apartments

100-110 Williamsburg DrChesapeake, VA 23322
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Taylor Pointe Apartments
$1,085 - $2,299
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$1,085 - $2,299

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Taylor Pointe Apartments

3245 Meadows WayChesapeake, VA 23321
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Marina Point
$1,221 - $1,651
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$1,120 - $1,550
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$101

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$1,221 - $1,651
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 11

Marina Point

1301 Canal DrChesapeake, VA 23323
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property at 1135 Jackson Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

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1135 Jackson Ave

ChesapeakeVA23324
property at 313-313 Hurdle Dr

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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313-313 Hurdle Dr

ChesapeakeVA23322
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Chesapeake Pointe
$1,389 - $1,984
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$1,389 - $1,984

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Chesapeake Pointe

3537 Towne Pointe RdChesapeake, VA 23321
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property at 1112 Hoover Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1112 Hoover Ave

ChesapeakeVA23324
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ReNew Chesapeake
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$1,679 - $2,839
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$1,679 - $2,839

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$1,679 - $2,839
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ReNew Chesapeake

301 Oak Lake WayChesapeake, VA 23320
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The Rivers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Rivers

1085 Libertyville RdChesapeake, VA 23320
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Campostella Commons
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Campostella Commons

2901 Fireside RdChesapeake, VA 23324
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Elkhart Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Elkhart Apartments

2701 Elkhart StChesapeake, VA 23323
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Catalina Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Catalina Crossing

2000 Randolph ArchChesapeake, VA 23320
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Landmark Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Landmark Apartments

2900 Fireside RdChesapeake, VA 23324
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Sunnybrook Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunnybrook Apartments

2127-2129 Chesapeake DrChesapeake, VA 23324
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Kingsbridge North
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kingsbridge North

11 Battlefield Woods CtChesapeake, VA 23322
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property at 1009 Jackson Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

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1009 Jackson Ave

ChesapeakeVA23324
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The Sterling
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Sterling

4271 Taylor RdChesapeake, VA 23321
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Thrive Apartment Homes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Thrive Apartment Homes

1020 Thrive PlaceChesapeake, VA 23323
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property at 1319 Myrtle Ave

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

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1319 Myrtle Ave

ChesapeakeVA23325

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Chesapeake, VA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chesapeake, VA

Pricing Updated: 08/02/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Chesapeake, VA area range in price from $875 to $4,333 with an overall median price of $1,895. The three Chesapeake neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Deep Creek West at $1,365, Deep Creek North at $1,405, and Butts Station at $1,871. Here is today’s list of the top 8 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Chesapeake Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Deep Creek West$1,365$1,3654
Deep Creek North$1,405$87516
Butts Station$1,871$1,07810
Great Bridge East$1,871$1,07810
Greenbrier West$1,948$1,15048
Pleasant Grove West$1,966$96114
Greenbrier East$2,019$1,13948
Deep Creek South$2,220$1,7983

Cheapest Available Chesapeake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chesapeake, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Holley Pointe in the South Brambleton neighborhood priced from $532. New Port Landing in the Camelot neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chesapeake apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Holley Pointe2 Bdrm2BR,1BA$532
New Port Landing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
Ingleside Square Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$925
The Grand at New PortMLGR2BR2BR,1BA$950
Westbridge Commons2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$961
Harbor Square ApartmentsClassic2BR,1BA$1,025
Bains Pointe2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,060
Great Bridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,078
Quill1BR1BR,1BA$1,101
Riverside Station I2B502BR,2BA$1,101

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chesapeake, VA

As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chesapeake area is the $1.24 price per square foot 3BR Model at The Pointe at Pickett Farms in the in the Lake Taylor neighborhood starting from $1,518. The second greatest value Chesapeake apartment is the Three Bed Two Bath - 1172 sqft Model at Catalina Crossing starting at $1,515 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chesapeake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Pointe at Pickett Farms3BR3BR,2BA$1.24
Catalina CrossingThree Bed Two Bath - 1172 sqft3BR,2BA$1.29
Pillars at Great BridgeHampton2BR,2BA$1.26
Riverside Station I2B502BR,2BA$1.05
The Grand at MallardMC.2B1.5B2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Bains Pointe2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.17
Westbridge Commons2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.12
Victory Village2BR, 1BA2BR,1BA$1.39
Harbor Square ApartmentsClassic2BR,1BA$1.28
Ingleside Square Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.30

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Chesapeake Overview

Recently ranking within the 'Top 25 Best Cities in America' by 'Business Week', Chesapeake is a distinctly proud and unique city in the great state of Virginia. Close to the Virginia Beach / Norfolk region, this flourishing city combines the benefits of a large municipality while keeping the natural ambiance of lakes, trails and parks as a scenic backdrop.

Why live in Chesapeake, VA?

Known for its abundance of public schools and health care industry, Chesapeake is an ideal place for home and family. Close to major hubs such as Suffolk and Portsmouth, this idyllic destination boasts much of the lifestyle that Virginia is known for. Located near numerous stretches of natural beauty, Chesapeake makes a perfect destination for lovers of the great outdoors as well.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chesapeake Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Chesapeake?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chesapeake is under $1,101.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chesapeake?

The cheapest apartment in Chesapeake is New Port Landing which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Chesapeake costs $1,895.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chesapeake?

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 8 regular apartments in Chesapeake 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?

Cheap apartments in Chesapeake have an average cost of $611 which is $1,284 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chesapeake.

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