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Hyde Park Townhomes
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Hyde Park Townhomes

4223 Hyde Park DrChester, VA 23831
Corporate Housing
property at 11905 Centre St

$1,300 - $1,350

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Feb 20

11905 Centre St

ChesterVA23831

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Cheapest Available Chester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chester, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hyde Park Townhomes priced from $1,072. 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 $1,275. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hyde Park TownhomesThe Ranch1BR,1BA$1,072
River's Bend Apartment HomesThe Agecroft1BR,1BA$1,275
River ForestA11BR,1BA$1,314
Festival ParkA41BR,1BA$1,339
Chester TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, VA

As of January 20, 2026 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 Southern Red Model at White Oak starting at $1,574 with a $1.41 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$1.03
White OakSouthern Red2BR,2BA$1.41
The Station ApartmentsB62BR,2BA$1.76
Colony VillageB2-Alt 42BR,2BA$1.68
Liberty Gardens2 bedroom 70%2BR,2BA$1.58
Lambert Landing IITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.52
Arbor LakeLake House2BR,2BA$1.61
Chester TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.64
Hyde Park TownhomesThe Ranch1BR,1BA$1.53
River's Bend Apartment HomesThe Agecroft1BR,1BA$1.83

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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 $1,072 at Hyde Park 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 $1,375 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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