1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chester, VA (31 Rentals)

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Hyde Park Townhomes
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hyde Park Townhomes

4223 Hyde Park DrChester, VA 23831
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Ashton Creek
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ashton Creek

4201 Creek WayChester, VA 23831
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Fountain Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fountain Square

4300-4318 Fountain Square DrChester, VA 23831
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Colonial Ridge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Ridge

2609 Mangowood DrColonial Heights, VA 23834
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Chester, VA Local Guide

Largest Available Chester 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chester, VA is found at Garden Springs Apartments and is 868 square feet priced from $1,574. The Reserve at Rivington has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 810 square feet and currently listed start at $1,895. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Chester:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Garden Springs ApartmentsFirenzi 1BR 1BA868 Sq Ft$1,574
The Reserve at RivingtonJames810 Sq Ft$1,895
River's Bend Apartment HomesThe Berkeley782 Sq Ft$1,350
Ashton CreekRosemont II744 Sq Ft$1,474
The Station ApartmentsA1718 Sq Ft$1,600
The RiverSandbar713 Sq Ft$1,579
The Lawton TownhomesA2675 Sq Ft$1,350
River ForestA1662 Sq Ft$1,314
Waterside at IronbridgeChesdin656 Sq Ft$1,386
Madison IronbridgeA1652 Sq Ft$1,645

Cheapest Available Chester 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 03, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chester, VA is the The Agecroft Model starting from $1,275 at River's Bend Apartment Homes in the Cypress Woods neighborhood. The second most affordable Chester 1 Bedroom is the A1 Model at The Lawton Townhomes starting at $1,309 in the Cascade Creek neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Chester is currently $1,566. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Chester:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
River's Bend Apartment HomesThe Agecroft$1,275
The Lawton TownhomesA1$1,309
River ForestA1$1,314
Waterside at IronbridgeChesdin$1,386
Ashton CreekRosemont II$1,474
Garden Springs ApartmentsFirenzi 1BR 1BA$1,574
The RiverSandbar$1,579
The Station ApartmentsA1$1,600
Madison IronbridgeA1$1,645
The Reserve at RivingtonJames$1,895

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Chester Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Chester Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chester is $1,566.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Chester Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chester is a 868 square feet unit starting from $1,574 at Garden Springs Apartments.

What is the average size for Chester 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Chester is currently 1,027 sq ft.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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