
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rivercrest Neighborhood of Chesapeake, VA from $600 (31 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Rivercrest area of Chesapeake.


Green Tree Apartments

Pillars at Great Bridge

Lakes Of Greenbrier

The Cedars at Greenbrier

Woodbriar Apartment Homes

ReNew Chesapeake
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Greenbrier Woods Apartments

Streets of Greenbrier

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Hideaway at Greenbrier

Helix

The Morgan

Tapestry Park

Mosaic Summit Pointe
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MAA Adalay Bay

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Acclaim at Greenbrier

1218 Alder Ct

Furnished Studio-Chesapeake - Crossways Blvd.

The Rivers

Waverton Chesapeake

Catalina Crossing
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The Commons at Chesapeake - AFTER 55+

Greenbrier Seniors Apartments

Mosaic Summit Pointe

Acorn Grove

Belmont at Greenbrier

Dominion Pines Apartments

The Reserve at Greenbrier
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740 Hunters Quay

714 Sutherland Dr

1204 Loose Strife Pl
Rivercrest, Chesapeake, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rivercrest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivercrest Studio Apartments | $1,809 | $1,603 | $2,189 |
| Rivercrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,858 | $1,150 | $2,679 |
| Rivercrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,092 | $1,350 | $3,159 |
| Rivercrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,359 | $1,900 | $3,048 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Rivercrest Neighborhood of Chesapeake, VA.
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Cheapest Available Rivercrest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rivercrest area of Virginia Beach, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Oak Grove priced from $1,150. Green Tree Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Rivercrest apartments for rent in Virginia Beach, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove | 1A Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Green Tree Apartments | Woodland | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Greenbrier Seniors Apartments | The Chesapeake | 2BR,1BA | $1,371 |
| Catalina Crossing | Three Bed Two Bath - 1172 sqft | 3BR,2BA | $1,497 |
| Woodbriar Apartment Homes | 1BNR | 1BR,1BA | $1,510 |
| ReNew Chesapeake | Alexandria | 1BR,1BA | $1,589 |
| The Cedars at Greenbrier | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,615 |
| Hideaway at Greenbrier | Staunton | 1BR,1BA | $1,634 |
| Pillars at Great Bridge | Chesapeake | 1BR,1BA | $1,734 |
| Helix | Zenith | Studio,1BA | $1,746 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rivercrest, VA
As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rivercrest area is the $1.67 price per square foot Mosaic Model at Tapestry Park in the in the Washington neighborhood starting from $2,344. The second greatest value Rivercrest apartment is the Luminous Model at Aspire at Towne Place starting at $2,720 with a $1.97 price per square foot in the Greenbrier neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rivercrest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tapestry Park | Mosaic | 3BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| Aspire at Towne Place | Luminous | 3BR,2BA | $1.97 |
| Catalina Crossing | Three Bed Two Bath - 1172 sqft | 3BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| MAA Adalay Bay | Biscayne | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| The Cedars at Greenbrier | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| ReNew Chesapeake | Albany | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Pillars at Great Bridge | Chesapeake | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Greenbrier Seniors Apartments | The Chesapeake | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Green Tree Apartments | Woodland | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Oak Grove | 1A Classic | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRivercrest, Chesapeake, VA
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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rivercrest Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rivercrest?
The cheapest apartment in Rivercrest is Oak Grove which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in Rivercrest costs $2,363.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rivercrest?
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 1 regular apartments in Rivercrest 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 Rivercrest?
Cheap apartments in Rivercrest have an average cost of $136 which is $2,227 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rivercrest.
Expert Rental Resources
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Written by: Bob Mallory
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