Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lakeside, VA from $500 (110 Rentals)

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property at 4903 Chamberlayne Ave

$1,100 - $1,150

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$1,100

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$1,100

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4903 Chamberlayne Ave

RichmondVA23227
property at 4915 Chamberlayne Ave

$1,190

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$1,190

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$1,190

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4915 Chamberlayne Ave

RichmondVA23227
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Acclaim at  Carriage Hill
$1,205 - $2,055
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$1,200 - $2,050
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Acclaim at Carriage Hill

7050 Coachman LnRichmond, VA 23228
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London Towne
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$1,253 - $3,185
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$1,103 - $3,035
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$150

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$1,253 - $3,185
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London Towne

5618 Eunice DrRichmond, VA 23228
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Colonial Apartments
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$1,281 - $2,641
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$1,140 - $2,500
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$141

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$1,281 - $2,641
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Colonial Apartments

5501 Pony Farm DrRichmond, VA 23227
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property at 3510 Chamberlayne Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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3510 Chamberlayne Ave

RichmondVA23227
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Staples Mill Townhomes
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$1,300 - $2,032
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$1,300 - $2,032

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$1,300 - $2,032
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Staples Mill Townhomes

4100-A Townhouse RdRichmond, VA 23228
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Carriage Club Apartments
$1,340 - $1,890
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$1,255 - $1,805
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$1,340 - $1,890
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Carriage Club Apartments

7098 Fernwood StRichmond, VA 23228
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River Vista Apartments
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$1,404 - $2,105
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$1,404 - $2,105

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River Vista Apartments

1500 Forest Run DrRichmond, VA 23228
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property at 3600 W Broad St

$1,440 - $2,250

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$1,440

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3600 W Broad St

RichmondVA23230
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Wellsmith Apartments
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$1,447 - $9,786
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$1,414 - $9,753
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Wellsmith Apartments

5000 Libbie Mill East BlvdRichmond, VA 23230
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The Village at Horsepen
$1,463 - $2,518
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$1,443 - $2,498
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The Village at Horsepen

6701 Dartmouth AveRichmond, VA 23226
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Penstock Quarter Apartments
$1,507 - $3,217
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$1,474 - $3,184
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Penstock Quarter Apartments

5001 Libbie Mill East BlvdRichmond, VA 23230
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Lakeside, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lakeside Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lakeside, VA is a Studio unit found at Legacy at Imperial Village in the Bellevue neighborhood priced from $835. Richfield Place Apartments in the Bellevue neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lakeside apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy at Imperial VillageStudioStudio,1BA$835
Richfield Place ApartmentsThe York2BR,1BA$995
Village at the ArborsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,099
The Grand Richmond at Brook Run1bed1bath1BR,1BA$1,100
4306 Chamberlayne Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,125
Acclaim at Carriage HillThe Monroe II1BR,1BA$1,205
Amber Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,230
Crown Square ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/One Bath2BR,1BA$1,230
Cookie Factory Lofts1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,250
BellevueTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeside, VA and Nearby

As of April 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakeside area is the $1.25 price per square foot 4224 Chamberlayne Ave Model at 4224 Chamberlayne Ave, Unit B-1st floor in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Lakeside apartment is the 3 Bedroom Apartment Model at Creekside Manor Apartments starting at $1,450 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the John Marshall neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakeside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4224 Chamberlayne Ave, Unit B-1st floor4224 Chamberlayne Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Creekside Manor Apartments3 Bedroom Apartment3BR,1.5BA$1.28
Millspring Commons Apartments and TownhomesB1 - Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.52
Overlook at Brook Run I & IITwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.40
1 Scott's AdditionNorfolk One Bed1BR,1BA$1.44
Richfield Place ApartmentsThe Windsor3BR,1.5BA$1.51
4306 Chamberlayne Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.29
Crown Square ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/One Bath2BR,1BA$1.45
BellevueTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.59
Village at the ArborsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49

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Lakeside, VA

Ranked #19

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakeside Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lakeside?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lakeside is at Legacy at Imperial Village listed at $835.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lakeside Apartment is $995 at Richfield Place Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lakeside is starting from $995 at Richfield Place Apartments.

What is the most affordable Lakeside Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lakeside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Richfield Place Apartments and starts from $1,395.

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