Cheap Homes for Rent in Chester, VA from $800 (12 Rentals)

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property at 2305 Alfalfa Ln

$995

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2305 Alfalfa Ln

RichmondVA23237
property at 2315 Alfalfa Ln

$995

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$995

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2315 Alfalfa Ln

RichmondVA23237
property at 3145 Parkdale Rd

$995

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3145 Parkdale Rd

RichmondVA23234
property at 16413 Harrowgate Rd

$1,250

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$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 20

16413 Harrowgate Rd

ChesterVA23831

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property at 921 Lakeview Ave

$1,595

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$1,595

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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921 Lakeview Ave

Colonial HeightsVA23834
property at 9442 Shiloh Dr

$1,825

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$1,825

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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9442 Shiloh Dr

RichmondVA23237
property at 4838 Stanley Dr

$1,825

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$1,825

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4838 Stanley Dr

RichmondVA23234
property at 8806 Leafycreek Dr

$1,895

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$1,895

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8806 Leafycreek Dr

RichmondVA23237
property at 12508 Lewis Rd

$1,900

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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12508 Lewis Rd

ChesterVA23831

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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 $582. The Lawton Townhomes in the Cascade Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,332. 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$582
The Lawton TownhomesA21BR,1BA$1,332
River ForestA11BR,1BA$1,394
Arbor LakeLake House2BR,2BA$1,419
Chester Village Senior Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath TC2BR,1BA$1,430

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, VA

As of July 31, 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 in the Chesterfield County neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Chester apartment is the The Charleston Model at Hyde Park Townhomes starting at $1,576 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Chesterfield County 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
Hyde Park TownhomesThe Charleston3BR,1.5BA$1.13
Lambert Landing I3 Bdrm 1198 sqft3BR,2BA$1.34
Liberty Gardens3 bedroom 70%3BR,2BA$1.59
The Station ApartmentsB52BR,2BA$1.76
The Reserve at RivingtonPetersburg2BR,2BA$1.79
River's Bend Apartment HomesThe Dominion2BR,2BA$1.49
White OakScarlet2BR,2BA$1.73
Rivermont Crossing Townhomes & ApartmentsTHE AZALEA2BR,2BA$1.75
Arbor LakeLake House2BR,2BA$1.61

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chester

What type of rentals are currently available in Chester?

There are currently 46 Apartments for Rent in Chester, VA with pricing that ranges from $566 to $9,910. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chester ranging from $850 to $3,900.

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 $850 to $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,374.

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