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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chester, VA from $500 (19 Rentals)
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11201 Benton Pointe Way
ChesterVA23831
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$1,203 - $2,365
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available May 5Hyde Park Townhomes
4223 Hyde Park DrChester, VA 23831
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$1,250 - $1,650
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityChester Townhomes
12051 Chestertowne RdChester, VA 23831
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$1,287 - $1,967
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$1,270 - $1,950
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$1,287 - $1,967
River's Bend Apartment Homes
401 Liverpool CirChester, VA 23836
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$1,300
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$1,300
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12020 Winfree St, Unit 4, Unit 4
12020 Winfree StChester, VA 23831
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$1,344 - $1,775
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLambert Landing II
11412 Elokomin AveChester, VA 23831
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$1,374 - $1,960
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRiver Forest
5701 Quiet Pine CirChester, VA 23831
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Grand Oaks Apartment Homes
5301 Grand Oaks Forest CirChester, VA 23831
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$566 - $1,800
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLiberty Gardens
2538 Dwight AveNorth Chesterfield, VA 23237
5741 Turkey Oak Rd
RichmondVA23237
126 Suffolk Ave
Colonial HeightsVA23834
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406 Bradsher Ave
Colonial HeightsVA23834
5220 Collindale Rd
RichmondVA23234
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Courthouse Senior Apartments
6500 Fore CirChesterfield, VA 23832
104 Lee Ave
Colonial HeightsVA23834
5200 Collindale Rd
RichmondVA23234
2800 Milhorn St
Colonial HeightsVA23834
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1118 Jett Ave
Colonial HeightsVA23834
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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 |
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| Chester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,629 | $566 | $2,750 |
| Chester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,908 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Chester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,984 | $1,344 | $2,815 |
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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 River's Bend Apartment Homes in the Cypress Woods neighborhood priced from $1,287. Lambert Landing II in the Cypress Woods neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,344. 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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| River's Bend Apartment Homes | The Maymont | 1BR,1BA | $1,287 |
| Lambert Landing II | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1,344 |
| River Forest | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,374 |
| The Lawton Townhomes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,404 |
| Arbor Lake | Lake House | 2BR,2BA | $1,419 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, VA
As of April 25, 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 C3 Model at Chesterfield Gardens starting at $2,124 with a $1.71 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. |
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| Broadwater Townhomes | C1 Income Restricted | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.09 |
| Chesterfield Gardens | C3 | 3BR,3BA | $1.71 |
| Liberty Gardens | 3 bedroom 60% | 3BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| The Station Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Rivermont Crossing Townhomes & Apartments | THE AZALEA | 2BR,2BA | $1.77 |
| Lambert Landing II | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Arbor Lake | Lake House | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Garden Springs Apartments | Firenzi 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| 12020 Winfree St, Unit 4 | 12020 Winfree St | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| River's Bend Apartment Homes | The Agecroft | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
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Best Local Schools in Chester, VA
Elizabeth Scott Elementary
Chesterfield County Public Schools
Public School - Grades PK-5 (781)
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Elizabeth Davis Middle
Chesterfield County Public Schools
Public School - Grades 6-8 (1337)
5 out of 10
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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 $1,419 at Arbor Lake.
What is the most affordable Chester Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Chester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lambert Landing II and starts from $1,344.
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