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property at 801 Randolph St

801 Randolph St

PortsmouthVA23704
property at 1510 Wilson Rd

1510 Wilson Rd

NorfolkVA23523
property at 4109 5th St

4109 5th St

ChesapeakeVA23324

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property at 239 Choate St

239 Choate St

PortsmouthVA23707

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property at 920 Amelia Ave

920 Amelia Ave

PortsmouthVA23707
property at 1510 Wilson Rd

1510 Wilson Rd

NorfolkVA23523

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property at 141 Oregon Ave

141 Oregon Ave

PortsmouthVA23701

Chesapeake, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chesapeake, VA

Pricing Updated: 07/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Chesapeake, VA area range in price from $750 to $5,000 with an overall median price of $3,347. The three Chesapeake neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Great Bridge East at $2,395, Deep Creek North at $750, and Greenbrier West at $1,650. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Chesapeake Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Great Bridge East$2,550$2,3952
Deep Creek North$2,697$7508
Greenbrier West$2,750$1,65017
Butts Station$3,000$2,3953
Deep Creek South$3,700$2,4759
Pleasant Grove West$3,735$1,30010
Greenbrier East$5,000$1,27543

Cheapest Available Chesapeake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chesapeake, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ingleside Square Apartments in the South Brambleton neighborhood priced from $900. Jamestown Commons for Adults 55+ in the Indian River neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chesapeake apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ingleside Square Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$900
Jamestown Commons for Adults 55+Cromwell1BR,1BA$900
Westbridge Commons1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$904
Welcome Home to The Grand at New Port!MLGR2BR2BR,1BA$950
Harbor Square ApartmentsClassic2BR,1BA$1,025
Sunnybrook Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,025
Starling Village - 55+ Community1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Victory Square 55+ Senior CommunityThe Commodore1BR,1BA$1,099
Bell Diamond ManorGarden2BR,1BA$1,100
Residences at Crawford Farms1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1,105

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chesapeake, VA

As of July 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chesapeake area is the $1.27 price per square foot 1520 Prentis Ave Model at 1520 Prentis Ave, Unit 4 in the in the Beacon Light neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Chesapeake apartment is the Three Bedroom Classic Model at Churchland Square starting at $1,340 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Western Branch North 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.
1520 Prentis Ave, Unit 41520 Prentis Ave3BR,1BA$1.27
Churchland SquareThree Bedroom Classic3BR,1BA$1.28
Victory Village3BR, 2BA3BR,2BA$1.21
Origin Circle at Kindred2BR2BR,1BA$1.26
Arbour Reach ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.25
Welcome Home to The Grand at Mallard Manor!MC.2B1.5B2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Residences at Paradise Creek2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.27
Harbor Square ApartmentsClassic2BR,1BA$1.28
Ingleside Square Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.27
Westbridge Commons1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chesapeake

What type of rentals are currently available in Chesapeake?

There are currently 402 Apartments for Rent in Chesapeake, VA with pricing that ranges from $898 to $8,476. There are also 208 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chesapeake ranging from $750 to $5,000.

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 $750 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,674.

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 $1,050 to $8,476, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $3,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,299 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,884.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

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