
Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Chesterfield, VA from $500 (41 Rentals)
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Lambert Landing I

0 N Cresthill Ct

Puddledock Place

New Castle Apartments

Madison Terrace Apartments

Lakeview Terrace Townhomes

Colonial Court Apartments
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Terrace View Apartments

Dunlop Farms

Freedman Point

Chester Townhomes

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The Oaks of Dunlop Farms

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Independence Place

River Forest

Twin Rivers Townhomes

Clearfield Apartments

Canterbury Townhomes

15815 Meridian Ave
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Mattox Landing Apartments

Colony Wood Townhomes

Broadwater Townhomes

Ashton Creek

Hopewell Lofts

806 Arlington Rd

16413 Harrowgate Rd

2906 Maple St
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Bailey's Ridge

106 N Main St

507 Hill Ave

232 High St

Chester Village Senior Apartments

507 S 18th Ave

460 Highland Ave

2706 Jackson St
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921 Lakeview Ave
South Chesterfield, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Chesterfield?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Chesterfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,535 | $942 | $2,355 |
| South Chesterfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,745 | $628 | $2,525 |
| South Chesterfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,791 | $1,241 | $2,493 |
| South Chesterfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,573 | $2,390 | $2,890 |
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Cheapest Available South Chesterfield Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in South Chesterfield, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Lambert Landing I in the Cypress Woods neighborhood priced from $582. Puddledock Place in the Petersburg Colonial Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $942. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Chesterfield apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert Landing I | 2 Bdrm 951 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $582 |
| Puddledock Place | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $942 |
| Madison Terrace Apartments | 2b1b Classic | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
| Colonial Court Apartments | 2 Bed & 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Riverside Park | Welcome home to Riverside Park! Don't miss thi... | 1BR,1BA | $1,204 |
| Dunlop Farms | The Lee | 2BR,1BA | $1,231 |
| Freedman Point | 3 Bdrm | 3BR,1BA | $1,241 |
| River's Bend Apartment Homes | The Agecroft | 1BR,1BA | $1,287 |
| Farmingdale Townhouses | Williamsburg | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Bailey's Ridge | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Chesterfield, VA
As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Chesterfield 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 South Chesterfield 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 South Chesterfield apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadwater Townhomes | C1 Income Restricted | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.03 |
| Hyde Park Townhomes | The Charleston | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
| Lambert Landing I | 3 Bdrm 1198 sqft | 3BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Colony Wood Townhomes | Colony Wood Townhomes | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.38 |
| Terrace View Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Canterbury Townhomes | 2 BR Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.42 |
| Farmingdale Townhouses | Williamsburg | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Bailey's Ridge | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Madison Terrace Apartments | 2b1b Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Puddledock Place | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Chesterfield Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Chesterfield Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Chesterfield Apartment is $942 at Puddledock Place.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Chesterfield Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Chesterfield is starting from $582 at Lambert Landing I.
What is the most affordable South Chesterfield Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Chesterfield Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Freedman Point and starts from $1,241.
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