Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chester, VA from $500 (32 Rentals)

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Waterside at Ironbridge
$1,527 - $2,503
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$1,413 - $2,389
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$114

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$1,527 - $2,503
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Waterside at Ironbridge

11800 Lake Falls DrChester, VA 23831
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Chesterfield Gardens
$1,614
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$1,449
Required Monthly Fees
$165

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$1,614
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 22

Chesterfield Gardens

2260 Golden Garden CirChester, VA 23836
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The Reserve at Rivington
$1,620 - $2,685
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$1,575 - $2,640
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$45

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$1,620 - $2,685
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Reserve at Rivington

12000 Reserve Manor CirChester, VA 23831
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The River
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$1,706 - $4,534
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
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The River

1350 Meadowville Technology PkyChester, VA 23836
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Madison Ironbridge
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$1,727 - $4,289
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$1,727 - $4,289

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$1,727 - $4,289
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Madison Ironbridge

11750 Alliance CirChester, VA 23831
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property at 7826 Senate St

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 10

7826 Senate St

RichmondVA23237
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The Lawton Townhomes
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$1,360 - $2,515
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$1,360 - $2,515

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The Lawton Townhomes

6417 Statute StChesterfield, VA 23832
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Colony Village
$1,400 - $1,895
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$1,230 - $1,725
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$170

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$1,400 - $1,895
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Colony Village

10250 Colony Village WayNorth Chesterfield, VA 23237
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property at 126 Suffolk Ave

$891

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$891

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$891

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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126 Suffolk Ave

Colonial HeightsVA23834

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property at 104 Lee Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 16

104 Lee Ave

Colonial HeightsVA23834
property at 5439 Remuda Dr

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5439 Remuda Dr

RichmondVA23234
property at 6741 Rte 1

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6741 Rte 1

RichmondVA23237
property at 2302 Alfalfa Ln

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2302 Alfalfa Ln

RichmondVA23237
property at 1118 Jett Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1118 Jett Ave

Colonial HeightsVA23834
property at 921 Lakeview Ave

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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921 Lakeview Ave

Colonial HeightsVA23834
property at 4711 Brompton Square

$1,730

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$1,700
Required Monthly Fees
$30

Total Monthly Price
$1,730

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4711 Brompton Square

RichmondVA23234

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Chester, VA Local Guide

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 Cypress Woods neighborhood priced from $1,139. River's Bend Apartment Homes in the Cypress Woods neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,362. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lambert Landing I2 Bdrm 951 sqft2BR,1BA$1,139
River's Bend Apartment HomesThe Berkeley1BR,1BA$1,362
Chester Village Senior Apartments2 Bedroom / Solarium2BR,1BA$1,430
Liberty Gardens2 bedroom 60%2BR,2BA$1,446
Ashton CreekRosemont II1BR,1BA$1,470
River ForestA11BR,1BA$1,521
Waterside at IronbridgePotomac1BR,1BA$1,527
Garden Springs ApartmentsFirenzi 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,553
The Lawton TownhomesA21BR,1BA$1,560
Broadwater TownhomesC1 Income Restricted3BR,2BA$1,598

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, VA

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $1.09 price per square foot C1 Income Restricted Model at Broadwater Townhomes in the starting from $1,598. The second greatest value Chester apartment is the 3 Bdrm 1198 sqft Model at Lambert Landing I starting at $1,606 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Cypress Woods neighborhood. 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$1.09
Lambert Landing I3 Bdrm 1198 sqft3BR,2BA$1.34
The Reserve at RivingtonEdenshire2BR,2BA$1.95
Rivermont Crossing Townhomes & ApartmentsTHE AZALEA2BR,2BA$1.79
Arbor LakeLake Castle3BR,2BA$1.59
Liberty Gardens2 bedroom 60%2BR,2BA$1.48
Chester Village Senior Apartments2 Bedroom / Solarium2BR,1BA$1.49
Garden Springs ApartmentsFirenzi 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1.79
Waterside at IronbridgePotomac1BR,1BA$1.87
River's Bend Apartment HomesThe Berkeley1BR,1BA$1.74

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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 $1,360 at The Lawton Townhomes.

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 $1,139 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 $1,598.

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