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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, VA

As of July 30, 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Chester

What type of rentals are currently available in Chester?

There are currently 41 Apartments for Rent in Chester, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,272 to $3,397. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chester ranging from $1,150 to $3,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chester?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chester ranges from $1,150 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,202.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Chester?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Chester range from $1,499 to $3,369, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,650 to $3,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,742.

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