
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chesterfield County, VA from $500 (31 Rentals)
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Ashlake Crossings Apartments 55+ Community

Liberty Gardens

Lambert Landing I

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Falling Creek Apartments

4412 Braden Woods Dr

11200 US-1

Branders Bridge Apartments
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2572 Alcott Rd, Unit Apt A

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2572 Alcott Rd, Unit Apt A

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5006 Alan Dr, Unit Apt D

The Park at Ridgedale

La Villa

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Remuda Crossing & Heritage Pointe Apartments
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7826 Senate St

6741 Richmond Hwy, Unit 5B

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Meadowbrook Apartments

Market Square

Meridian Avenue Apartments

Bellwood Terrace Apartments

Sterling Beaufont

Brook Creek Crossings
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S Beulah Rd

Winchester Forest

Huntwood Apartments

NOON Hioaks

Oakwood

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5439 Remuda Dr

Chester Village Senior Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chesterfield County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield County Studio Apartments | $2,219 | $2,219 | $2,219 |
| Chesterfield County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,693 | $511 | $3,762 |
| Chesterfield County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,965 | $628 | $4,803 |
| Chesterfield County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,271 | $1,210 | $4,615 |
| Chesterfield County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,334 | $1,320 | $3,465 |
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Cheapest Available Chesterfield County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Chesterfield County, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ashlake Crossings Apartments 55+ Community priced from $511. Falling Creek Apartments in the Four Mile Run neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $892. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chesterfield County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashlake Crossings Apartments 55+ Community | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $511 |
| Falling Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $892 |
| S Beulah Rd | Beulah Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| NOON Hioaks | The Apollo - 50% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $977 |
| Lambert Landing I | 2 Bdrm 951 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $1,139 |
| Remuda Crossing & Heritage Pointe Apartments | Garden | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| La Villa | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Meridian Watermark | Afton 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Crystal Lakes Apartments | Magnolia | 2BR,1BA | $1,257 |
| River's Bend Apartment Homes | The Maymont | 1BR,1BA | $1,287 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chesterfield County, VA
As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chesterfield County area is the $1.56 price per square foot C2 Model at Swift Creek Commons Apartments in the in the Mabry at Watermill neighborhood starting from $2,203. The second greatest value Chesterfield County apartment is the Colony Wood Townhomes Model at Colony Wood Townhomes starting at $1,495 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Petersburg Chesterfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chesterfield County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Creek Commons Apartments | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| Colony Wood Townhomes | Colony Wood Townhomes | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.11 |
| Bristol Village at Charter Colony | STRATFORD | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Lambert Landing I | 3 Bdrm 1198 sqft | 3BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Overlook at Falling Creek Apartment Homes | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.47 |
| Meadowbrook Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.37 |
| South Pointe Landing | Two Bedroom 60% AMI | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Ashlake Crossings Apartments 55+ Community | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Chester Village Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom / Solarium | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chesterfield County Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chesterfield County?
The cheapest apartment in Chesterfield County is Ashlake Crossings Apartments 55+ Community which is listed at $511, while the average apartment in Chesterfield County costs $7,487.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chesterfield County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 75 regular apartments in Chesterfield County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Chesterfield County?
Cheap apartments in Chesterfield County have an average cost of $390 which is $7,097 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chesterfield County.
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