Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chesterfield, VA from $500 (49 Rentals)

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The Lawton Townhomes
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$1,434 - $2,759
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The Lawton Townhomes

6417 Statute StChesterfield, VA 23832
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property at 6434 Elkhardt Rd

$940

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$940

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$940

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6434 Elkhardt Rd

RichmondVA23225
property at 11201 Benton Pointe Way

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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property at 3511 Broad Rock Blvd

$1,026 - $1,450

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$1,026 - $1,450

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3511 Broad Rock Blvd

RichmondVA23234
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Residence at Brookside
$1,038 - $2,289
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$1,010 - $2,261
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$28

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$1,038 - $2,289
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Residence at Brookside

6540 Greenbank RdRichmond, VA 23225
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Belmont Hills Apartments
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$1,342 - $2,322
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$1,310 - $2,290
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Belmont Hills Apartments

4037 Lamplighter DrRichmond, VA 23234
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Chesterfield Flats
$1,364 - $1,764
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$1,349 - $1,749
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Chesterfield Flats

6300 Pewter AveRichmond, VA 23224
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Cross Creek Apartments
$1,419 - $2,102
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$1,412 - $2,095
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$1,419 - $2,102
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Cross Creek Apartments

7660 Van Hoy DrRichmond, VA 23235
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Addison at Swift Creek
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$1,530 - $2,379
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$1,499 - $2,348
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$31

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$1,530 - $2,379
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 16

Addison at Swift Creek

4100 Lonas PkyMidlothian, VA 23112
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Waterside at Ironbridge
$1,603 - $2,198
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$1,489 - $2,084
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$114

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$1,603 - $2,198
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Waterside at Ironbridge

11800 Lake Falls DrChester, VA 23831
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Madison Ironbridge
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$1,669 - $3,357
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$1,669 - $3,357

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$1,669 - $3,357
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Madison Ironbridge

11750 Alliance CirChester, VA 23831
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Aura Stonebridge
$1,730 - $3,740
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$1,640 - $3,650
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Aura Stonebridge

311 Karl Linn DrNorth Chesterfield, VA 23225
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The Reserve at Rivington
$1,795 - $2,820
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$1,750 - $2,775
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$45

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$1,795 - $2,820
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The Reserve at Rivington

12000 Reserve Manor CirChester, VA 23831
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Foxwood
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Foxwood

5000-5006 Snead RdRichmond, VA 23224
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Kingswood Cove
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kingswood Cove

6424 Elkhardt RdRichmond, VA 23225
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Forest Creek SR
2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Creek SR

3501 Forest Haven DrRichmond, VA 23234
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property at 2336 Sara Ln

$1,695

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$1,695

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2336 Sara Ln

RichmondVA23224
property at 4711 Brompton Square

$1,730

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$1,700
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$30

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$1,730

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4711 Brompton Square

RichmondVA23234
property at 1501 Ivymount Rd

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1501 Ivymount Rd

RichmondVA23225

Chesterfield, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chesterfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chesterfield, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ashlake Crossings Apartments 55+ Community priced from $511. Kingswood Cove in the Midlothian neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chesterfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ashlake Crossings Apartments 55+ Community1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$511
Kingswood CoveOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$995
Brookmont2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,149
Residence at BrooksideRenovated Galley Style One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,193
THE WARWICK AT FOUNDRY CREEK1x1 Nook1BR,1BA$1,208
THE CASCADE AT FOUNDRY CREEK1/1 VistaACC1BR,1BA$1,208
Belmont Hills ApartmentsBellwood1BR,1BA$1,307
Manchester Lake TownhomesMallard2BR,1BA$1,325
Hunter's Chase ApartmentsChesterfield Cup1BR,1BA$1,333
Chesterfield FlatsA11BR,1BA$1,364

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chesterfield, VA

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chesterfield area is the $1.47 price per square foot C1 Model at Swift Creek Commons Apartments in the in the Mabry at Watermill neighborhood starting from $2,033. The second greatest value Chesterfield apartment is the 3x2 Model at Overlook at Falling Creek Apartment Homes starting at $1,600 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Cascade Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chesterfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Swift Creek Commons ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.47
Overlook at Falling Creek Apartment Homes3x23BR,2BA$1.44
Cloverleaf Lake Townhouse Apartments2 BR2BR,1.5BA$1.40
Ashlake Crossings Apartments 55+ Community2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.42
Manchester Lake TownhomesMallard2BR,1.5BA$1.47
Arbor LakeLake House2BR,2BA$1.61
Garden Springs ApartmentsFirenzi 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1.71
Brookmont2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.38
Residence at BrooksideRenovated Galley Style One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72
Kingswood CoveOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.63

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chesterfield Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chesterfield Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chesterfield Apartment is $511 at Ashlake Crossings Apartments 55+ Community.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Chesterfield Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chesterfield is starting from $1,149 at Brookmont.

What is the most affordable Chesterfield Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chesterfield Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Overlook at Falling Creek Apartment Homes and starts from $1,600.

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