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Chester, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chester, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Waterside at Ironbridge priced from $1,272. River Forest has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,314. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waterside at IronbridgeChesdin1BR,1BA$1,272
River ForestA11BR,1BA$1,314
The Lawton TownhomesA11BR,1BA$1,320
River's Bend Apartment HomesThe Berkeley1BR,1BA$1,350
Chester Townhomes2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, VA

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $1.03 price per square foot C1 Income Restricted Model at Broadwater Townhomes in the starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Chester apartment is the The Charleston Model at Hyde Park Townhomes starting at $1,784 with a $1.27 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Chester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Broadwater TownhomesC1 Income Restricted3BR,2.5BA$1.03
Hyde Park TownhomesThe Charleston3BR,1.5BA$1.27
White OakSouthern Red2BR,2BA$1.51
Chesterfield GardensB32BR,2BA$1.37
Colony VillageC83BR,2BA$1.80
Rivermont ApartmentsTHE AZALEA2BR,2BA$1.58
Chester Village Senior Apartments2 Bedroom / Balcony2BR,1BA$1.48
Lambert Landing IITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.50
Chester Townhomes2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.64
River's Bend Apartment HomesThe Berkeley1BR,1BA$1.73

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Getting Around Chester, VA

Walk Score®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $1,272 at Waterside at Ironbridge.

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 $1,375 at Chester Townhomes.

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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