
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chester, VA from $500 (32 Rentals)
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River's Bend Apartment Homes

Arbor Lake

Ashton Creek

River Forest

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Waterside at Ironbridge
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Garden Springs Apartments

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The Station Apartments

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Chesterfield Gardens

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The Reserve at Rivington

Jane at Moore's Lake

The River

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Madison Ironbridge
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Rivermont Crossing Townhomes & Apartments

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Chester Village Senior Apartments

Liberty Gardens

7826 Senate St

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The Lawton Townhomes

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Colony Village

126 Suffolk Ave
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Courthouse Senior Apartments

104 Lee Ave

5439 Remuda Dr

6741 Rte 1

2302 Alfalfa Ln

1118 Jett Ave

921 Lakeview Ave

4711 Brompton Square
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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 | $1,619 | $566 | $2,017 |
| Chester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,893 | $628 | $9,591 |
| Chester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,009 | $1,598 | $2,580 |
| Chester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,770 | $1,770 | $1,770 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert Landing I | 2 Bdrm 951 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $1,139 |
| River's Bend Apartment Homes | The Berkeley | 1BR,1BA | $1,362 |
| Chester Village Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom / Solarium | 2BR,1BA | $1,430 |
| Liberty Gardens | 2 bedroom 60% | 2BR,2BA | $1,446 |
| Ashton Creek | Rosemont II | 1BR,1BA | $1,470 |
| River Forest | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,521 |
| Waterside at Ironbridge | Potomac | 1BR,1BA | $1,527 |
| Garden Springs Apartments | Firenzi 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,553 |
| The Lawton Townhomes | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,560 |
| Broadwater Townhomes | C1 Income Restricted | 3BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadwater Townhomes | C1 Income Restricted | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.09 |
| Lambert Landing I | 3 Bdrm 1198 sqft | 3BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| The Reserve at Rivington | Edenshire | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| Rivermont Crossing Townhomes & Apartments | THE AZALEA | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Arbor Lake | Lake Castle | 3BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Liberty Gardens | 2 bedroom 60% | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Chester Village Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom / Solarium | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Garden Springs Apartments | Firenzi 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Waterside at Ironbridge | Potomac | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| River's Bend Apartment Homes | The Berkeley | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
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Best Local Schools in Chester, VA
Elizabeth Scott Elementary
Elizabeth Davis Middle
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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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