
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chesapeake County, VA from $600 (26 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chesapeake County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Chesapeake County Studio Apartments | $1,539 | $1,195 | $1,739 |
Chesapeake County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,818 | $904 | $5,214 |
Chesapeake County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,894 | $898 | $5,279 |
Chesapeake County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,208 | $1,250 | $3,600 |
Chesapeake County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,695 | $1,695 | $1,695 |
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Cheapest Available Chesapeake County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Chesapeake County, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Westbridge Commons in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood priced from $904. Arbor Glen Apartments in the Indian River neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,018. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chesapeake County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Westbridge Commons | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $904 |
Arbor Glen Apartments | Garden-1 Bedroom, 1Bath, 2nd Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,018 |
Sunnybrook Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Starling Village - 55+ Community | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Oak Grove | 1A Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Great Bridge Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Riverstone I | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Wellington at Western Branch Apartments | The Lily | 1BR,1BA | $1,260 |
Maplewood Apartments - Tax Credit | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,271 |
Marina Point | 2/1 Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chesapeake County, VA
As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chesapeake County area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Miars Farm in the in the Western Branch neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Chesapeake County apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Residences at Paradise Creek starting at $1,380 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Camelot neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chesapeake County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Miars Farm | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
Residences at Paradise Creek | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Marina Point | 2/1 Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Acorn Grove | 2 Bed 2 Full Baths w/ storage unit | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
Lake Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Maplewood Apartments - Tax Credit | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Chesapeake Pointe | B1C | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Wellington at Western Branch Apartments | The Lily | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Westbridge Commons | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Arbor Glen Apartments | Garden-1 Bedroom, 1Bath, 2nd Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chesapeake County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Chesapeake County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chesapeake County is under $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chesapeake County?
The cheapest apartment in Chesapeake County is Westbridge Commons which is listed at $904, while the average apartment in Chesapeake County costs $2,416.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chesapeake 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 18 regular apartments in Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake County?
Cheap apartments in Chesapeake County have an average cost of $124 which is $2,292 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chesapeake County.
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