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property at 1112 Sir Gawaine Dr

$800

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$800

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$800

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1112 Sir Gawaine Dr

ChesapeakeVA23323
property at 9 Aylwin Rd

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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9 Aylwin Rd

PortsmouthVA23702
property at 522 Portsmouth Blvd

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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522 Portsmouth Blvd

PortsmouthVA23704
property at 3587 Gum Dr

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3587 Gum Dr

PortsmouthVA23707

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property at 3408 Bainbridge Blvd

$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3408 Bainbridge Blvd

ChesapeakeVA23324
property at 915 Green St

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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915 Green St

PortsmouthVA23704
property at 1011 Watson St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1011 Watson St

NorfolkVA23523
property at 1 Shelby St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1 Shelby St

PortsmouthVA23701
property at 13 Hedge Ln

$1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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13 Hedge Ln, Unit I

13 Hedge Ln
PortsmouthVA23701
property at 13 Hedge Ln

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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13 Hedge Ln, Unit E

13 Hedge Ln
PortsmouthVA23701

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property at 2140 Cedar Rd

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2140 Cedar Rd

ChesapeakeVA23323
property at 58 Radford St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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58 Radford St

PortsmouthVA23701
property at 1510 Wilson Rd

$1,325

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$1,325

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$1,325

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1510 Wilson Rd, Unit 1

1510 Wilson Rd
NorfolkVA23523
property at 804 City Park Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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804 City Park Ave

PortsmouthVA23701
property at 98 Francis St

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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98 Francis St

PortsmouthVA23702
property at 1510 Wilson Rd

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1510 Wilson Rd, Unit 4

1510 Wilson Rd
NorfolkVA23523

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property at 100 Hodges Manor Rd

$1,400 - $2,000

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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100 Hodges Manor Rd

PortsmouthVA23701
property at 6080 Camellia Dr

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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6080 Camellia Dr

SuffolkVA23435
property at 3725 Sugar Creek Cir

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 15

3725 Sugar Creek Cir

PortsmouthVA23703
property at 3555 Clover Meadow Dr

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3555 Clover Meadow Dr

ChesapeakeVA23321
property at 6024 Bradford Dr

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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6024 Bradford Dr, Unit B

6024 Bradford Dr
SuffolkVA23435

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property at 1038 Wickford Ct

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1038 Wickford Ct

ChesapeakeVA23320

Chesapeake, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chesapeake, VA

Pricing Updated: 07/03/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Chesapeake, VA area range in price from $875 to $4,333 with an overall median price of $2,448. The three Chesapeake neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Deep Creek North at $875, Deep Creek West at $1,365, and Greenbrier West at $1,150. 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 North$1,571$87510
Deep Creek West$1,571$1,3653
Greenbrier West$2,534$1,15026
Greenbrier East$2,537$1,13950
Butts Station$2,842$1,07811
Great Bridge East$2,842$1,07811
Pleasant Grove West$2,842$96114
Deep Creek South$2,851$1,8032

Cheapest Available Chesapeake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chesapeake, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Riverside Station I in the Lake Taylor neighborhood priced from $859. 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
Riverside Station I2B40PB2BR,2BA$859
New Port Landing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
The Grand at New PortMLGR2BR2BR,1BA$950
Westbridge Commons2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$961
Arbor Brook Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chesapeake, VA

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chesapeake area is the $1.31 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Renovated Model at Abelia Square in the in the Western Branch North neighborhood starting from $1,574. The second greatest value Chesapeake apartment is the 2 BR / 1.5 BA Model at The Arbors at Battlefield starting at $1,399 with a $1.24 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.
Abelia Square3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Renovated3BR,1.5BA$1.31
The Arbors at Battlefield2 BR / 1.5 BA2BR,1.5BA$1.24
426 London St426 London St2BR,1BA$1.14
Riverside Station I2B40PB2BR,2BA$0.82
The Grand at MallardMC.2B1.5B2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Arbor Brook Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.11
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Chesapeake

What type of rentals are currently available in Chesapeake?

There are currently 413 Apartments for Rent in Chesapeake, VA with pricing that ranges from $875 to $4,929. There are also 161 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chesapeake ranging from $800 to $4,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chesapeake?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chesapeake ranges from $800 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,146.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Chesapeake?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Chesapeake range from $1,075 to $4,929, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,325 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.

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