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property at 801 Randolph St

801 Randolph St

PortsmouthVA23704
property at 801 Randolph St

801 Randolph St

PortsmouthVA23704
property at 1510 Wilson Rd

1510 Wilson Rd

NorfolkVA23523
property at 10 Cotton Pl

10 Cotton Pl

PortsmouthVA23702
property at 409 Glasgow St

409 Glasgow St

PortsmouthVA23704

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239 Choate St

PortsmouthVA23707

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Chesapeake, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chesapeake, VA

Pricing Updated: 05/18/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Chesapeake, VA area range in price from $898 to $5,245 with an overall median price of $2,319. The three Chesapeake neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Deep Creek North at $930, Greenbrier East at $1,123, and Greenbrier West at $1,150. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Chesapeake Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Deep Creek North$1,389$93038
Greenbrier East$2,321$1,123203
Greenbrier West$2,376$1,150134
Butts Station$2,480$1,15581
Great Bridge East$2,480$89882
Pleasant Grove West$2,480$89883
Deep Creek South$2,709$1,7101

Cheapest Available Chesapeake Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chesapeake, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Reunion Senior Living at Kindred in the Dnc neighborhood priced from $828. Ingleside Square Apartments in the South Brambleton 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
Reunion Senior Living at Kindred2BR2BR,1BA$828
Ingleside Square Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$900
Westbridge Commons1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$904
New Port Landing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$930
Welcome Home to The Grand at New Port!MLGR2BR2BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chesapeake, VA and Nearby

As of May 18, 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 2 Bedroom Model at Miars Farm starting at $1,400 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Western Branch 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
Miars Farm2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.13
Origin Circle at Kindred3BR3BR,1BA$0.78
Reunion Senior Living at Kindred2BR2BR,1BA$0.74
Arbour Reach ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.25
Welcome Home to The Grand at Mallard Manor!MC.2B1.5B2BR,1.5BA$1.21
Residences at Paradise Creek2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.14
Residences at Crawford Farms2 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated II2BR,1BA$1.21
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 398 Apartments for Rent in Chesapeake, VA with pricing that ranges from $700 to $5,245. There are also 147 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chesapeake ranging from $800 to $4,195.

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 $4,195 with an average monthly rent of $2,309.

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 $956 to $4,860, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,695.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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