
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chester, VA from $566 (31 Rentals)
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4319 Fountain Square Plaza

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Arbor Lake

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Ashton Creek

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White Oak

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Jane at Moore's Lake

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Broadwater Townhomes

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River Forest

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Chester Village Green

15210 Broadwater Ct
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The Station Apartments

15249 Broadwater Cir

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Garden Springs Apartments

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Chesterfield Gardens

Lambert Landing I

0 N Cresthill Ct

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Liberty Gardens

0 Chalkley Rd

7826 Senate St

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Colony Village

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The Lawton Townhomes

0 Chalkley Rd
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2305 Alfalfa Ln

921 Lakeview Ave
Chester, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,608 | $566 | $1,989 |
| Chester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,906 | $1,195 | $9,591 |
| Chester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,771 | $1,499 | $2,450 |
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Cheapest Available Chester Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Chester, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Lambert Landing I in the Four Mile Run neighborhood priced from $573. The Lawton Townhomes in the Cascade Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,284. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chester apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Lambert Landing I | 2 Bdrm 951 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $573 |
| The Lawton Townhomes | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,284 |
| River's Bend Apartment Homes | The Agecroft | 1BR,1BA | $1,287 |
| Colony Village | A1-cv2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,380 |
| Arbor Lake | Lake House | 2BR,2BA | $1,419 |
| Chester Village Senior Apartments | 2 Bed, 1 Bath TC | 2BR,1BA | $1,430 |
| Liberty Gardens | 2 bedroom 60% | 2BR,2BA | $1,446 |
| Jane at Moore's Lake | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,493 |
| Broadwater Townhomes | C1 Income Restricted | 3BR,2BA | $1,499 |
| Hyde Park Townhomes | The Charleston | 3BR,1BA | $1,511 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, VA
As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $1.16 price per square foot C1 Market Model at Broadwater Townhomes in the in the Chesterfield County neighborhood starting from $1,680. The second greatest value Chester apartment is the The Charleston Model at Hyde Park Townhomes starting at $1,511 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Chesterfield County neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chester apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Broadwater Townhomes | C1 Market | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.16 |
| Hyde Park Townhomes | The Charleston | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
| Rivermont Crossing Townhomes & Apartments | THE HAWTHORNE | 3BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Lambert Landing I | 3 Bdrm 1198 sqft | 3BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Liberty Gardens | 3 bedroom 70% | 3BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| River Forest | B3D | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Festival Park | B5 | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| White Oak | Scarlet | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| The Lawton Townhomes | B2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.51 |
| Arbor Lake | Lake House | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
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Best Local Schools in Chester, VA
Elizabeth Scott Elementary School
Thomas Dale High School
Elizabeth Davis Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chester Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chester Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chester Apartment is $1,287 at River's Bend Apartment Homes.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Chester Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chester is starting from $573 at Lambert Landing I.
What is the most affordable Chester Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Chester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Broadwater Townhomes and starts from $1,499.
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