1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chester, VA (24 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
1 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Ridge

2609 Mangowood DrColonial Heights, VA 23834
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Liberty Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Gardens

8075 Route 1North Chesterfield, VA 23237
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Largest Available Chester 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chester, VA is found at Garden Springs and is 868 square feet priced from $1,727. Waterside at Ironbridge has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 816 square feet and currently listed start at $1,375. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Chester:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Garden SpringsFirenzi 1BR 1BA868 Sq Ft$1,727
Waterside at IronbridgePotomac816 Sq Ft$1,375
The Reserve at RivingtonJames810 Sq Ft$1,750
The Station at ChesterA2810 Sq Ft$1,660
Ashton CreekRosemont I710 Sq Ft$1,559

Cheapest Available Chester 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 04, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chester, VA is the Chesdin Model starting from $1,232 at Waterside at Ironbridge . The second most affordable Chester 1 Bedroom is the A1 Model at River Forest starting at $1,314 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Chester is currently $1,698. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Chester:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Waterside at IronbridgeChesdin$1,232
River ForestA1$1,314
The Lawton TownhomesA1$1,378
Ashton CreekRosemont I$1,559
Madison IronbridgeA1$1,561

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Getting Around Chester, VA

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29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $1,698.

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 $1,727 at Garden Springs.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Chester is currently 1,055 sq ft.

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