1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chester, VA (23 Rentals)

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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
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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 River's Bend Apartment Homes in the Cypress Woods neighborhood and is 952 square feet priced from $1,475. Garden Springs has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 868 square feet and currently listed start at $1,556. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Chester:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
River's Bend Apartment HomesThe Randolph952 Sq Ft$1,475
Garden SpringsFirenzi 1BR 1BA868 Sq Ft$1,556
The Reserve at RivingtonJames810 Sq Ft$1,750
The Station at ChesterA2810 Sq Ft$1,660
Madison IronbridgeA2779 Sq Ft$1,867

Cheapest Available Chester 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 25, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chester, VA is the A2 Model starting from $1,300 at Courthouse Green in the Cascade Creek neighborhood. The second most affordable Chester 1 Bedroom is the The Berkeley Model at River's Bend Apartment Homes starting at $1,350 in the Cypress Woods neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Chester is currently $1,738. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Chester:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Courthouse GreenA2$1,300
River's Bend Apartment HomesThe Berkeley$1,350
River ForestA1$1,416
Waterside at IronbridgeChesdin$1,474
Jane at Moore's LakeA1$1,512

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Getting Around Chester, VA

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29 / 100

Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $1,738.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chester is a 952 square feet unit starting from $1,475 at River's Bend Apartment Homes.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Chester is currently 1,041 sq ft.

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