Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chesterfield County, VA from $500 (31 Rentals)

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Falling Creek Apartments
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$892 - $1,614
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Falling Creek Apartments

2530 Marina DrRichmond, VA 23234
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$995

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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11200 US-1

ChesterVA23237

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property at 7826 Senate St

$1,195

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$1,195

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15

7826 Senate St

RichmondVA23237
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Meadowbrook Apartments
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$1,200 - $2,150
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Meadowbrook Apartments

5313 Markview LnMeadowbrook, VA 23234
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Market Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Market Square

7300 Taw StRichmond, VA 23237
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Sterling Beaufont
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sterling Beaufont

6901 Carnation StRichmond, VA 23225
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S Beulah Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

S Beulah Rd

6533 S Beulah RdNorth Chesterfield, VA 23237
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Winchester Forest
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Winchester Forest

7310 Winchester Frst BlvdRichmond, VA 23237
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NOON Hioaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

NOON Hioaks

475 Hioaks RdRichmond, VA 23225
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Oakwood
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood

5002 Alan DrRichmond, VA 23234
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$1,195

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5439 Remuda Dr

RichmondVA23234

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ashlake Crossings Apartments 55+ Community1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$511
Falling Creek Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$892
S Beulah RdBeulah Apartments1BR,1BA$895
NOON HioaksThe Apollo - 50% AMI1BR,1BA$977
Lambert Landing I2 Bdrm 951 sqft2BR,1BA$1,139
Remuda Crossing & Heritage Pointe ApartmentsGarden2BR,1BA$1,195
La Villa1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,195
Meridian WatermarkAfton 50%1BR,1BA$1,250
Crystal Lakes ApartmentsMagnolia2BR,1BA$1,257
River's Bend Apartment HomesThe Maymont1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Swift Creek Commons ApartmentsC23BR,2BA$1.56
Colony Wood TownhomesColony Wood Townhomes2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Bristol Village at Charter ColonySTRATFORD2BR,2BA$1.57
Lambert Landing I3 Bdrm 1198 sqft3BR,2BA$1.34
Overlook at Falling Creek Apartment Homes3x23BR,2BA$1.44
Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments2 BR2BR,1.5BA$1.47
Meadowbrook Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.37
South Pointe LandingTwo Bedroom 60% AMI2BR,1BA$1.50
Ashlake Crossings Apartments 55+ Community2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.42
Chester Village Senior Apartments2 Bedroom / Solarium2BR,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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