What is the average rent of an apartment in Chester, VA?

The average rent of an apartment in Chester, VA is $1,812 per month. This is about 6% lower than the national average.

When is the average rent cheapest in Chester, VA?

In the last year, the average rent in Chester, VA was lowest in Feb 2025 when it was $2,025 per month.

When is the average rent most expensive in Chester, VA?

In the last year, the average rent in Chester, VA was highest in May 2025 when it was $2,350 per month.

How many available rental listings are in Chester, VA?

There are 53 available rental listings in Chester, VA.

What are some zip codes in Chester, VA?

Chester, VA includes zip codes such as: 23831 , 23836 .

What are some cities near Chester, VA?

Some nearby cities include: Colonial Heights , Bellwood , Bensley , Fort Gregg-Adams , Hopewell . These cities may have more rental options to explore.

Apartments For Rent in Chester, VA

52 rentals

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PET FRIENDLY
$1,694 - $2,035/mo
2-3 Beds
2 Baths
White Oak | 1920 Dunlap Cres,
Chester, VA 23836
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NEW - 2 DAYS AGO
PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$1,325 - $2,065/mo
1-3 Beds
1-2 Baths
Waterside at Ironbridge | 11800 Lake Falls Dr,
Chester, VA 23831
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SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$1,749 - $2,301/mo
1-3 Beds
1-2 Baths
Garden Springs Apartments | 10801 Dylans Walk Rd,
Chester, VA 23831
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SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$1,734 - $2,397/mo
1-3 Beds
1-2 Baths
The River | 1350 Meadowville Technology Pkwy,
Chester, VA 23836
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NEW - 1 DAY AGO
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$1,713 - $2,450/mo
2-3 Beds
2-3 Baths
Rivermont Crossing Townhomes & Apartments | 1530 River Tree Dr,
Chester, VA 23836
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SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$1,647 - $2,775/mo
Total price
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
The Reserve at Rivington | 12000 Reserve Manor Cir,
Chester, VA 23831
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,623 - $1,830/mo
2 Beds
2 Baths
River Forest | 5701 Quiet Pine Cir,
Chester, VA 23831
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
INCOME RESTRICTED
$1,499 - $1,680/mo
3 Beds
3 Baths
Broadwater Townhomes | 15151 Timsberry Cir,
Chester, VA 23831
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$1,746 - $2,462/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Madison Ironbridge | 11750 Alliance Cir,
Chester, VA 23831
PET FRIENDLY
$1,325 - $1,399/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
Laketree Manor | 13504 Evelyn Dr,
Chester, VA 23831
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$2,820/mo
Total price
2 Beds
3 Baths
The Reserve at Rivington Townhome Rentals | 6608 Waymore Ln,
Chester, VA 23831
NEW - 1 DAY AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$1,389 - $1,879/mo
1-3 Beds
1-2 Baths
Festival Park | 3524 Festival Park Plz,
Chester, VA 23831
PET FRIENDLY
INCOME RESTRICTED
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1-3 Beds
1-3 Baths
Grand Oaks Apartment Homes | 5301 Grand Oaks Forest Cir,
Chester, VA 23831
PET FRIENDLY
INCOME RESTRICTED
$1,653 - $1,869/mo
2-3 Beds
1-2 Baths
Lambert Landing I | 11424 Elokomin Ave,
Chester, VA 23831
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$3,500/mo
4 Beds
2 Baths
4,500 sqft
Address Not Disclosed,
Chester, VA 23831
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$2,350/mo
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,680 sqft
13125 Harrowgate Rd,
Chester, VA 23831
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PET FRIENDLY
$995/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
800 sqft
11200 Route 1 #20,
Richmond, VA 23237
NEW - 5 HRS AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$3,500/mo
5 Beds
4 Baths
2,935 sqft
14913 Tosh Ct,
Chester, VA 23831
$3,400/mo
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,964 sqft
1606 Astwood Cove Dr,
Chester, VA 23836
$2,350/mo
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,567 sqft
10618 Pink Lily Ln,
Chester, VA 23831
$3,450/mo
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,740 sqft
4513 Tosh Ln,
Chester, VA 23831
$2,350/mo
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,567 sqft
10600 Pink Lily Ln,
Chester, VA 23831
FURNISHED
$9,911/mo
Total price
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,603 sqft
1706 Mainsail Ln #ID1546149P,
Chester, VA 23836
$2,100/mo
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,725 sqft
3343 Stone Manor Cir,
Chester, VA 23831
PET FRIENDLY
$2,875/mo
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,648 sqft
14116 Spruce Ave,
Chester, VA 23836
PET FRIENDLY
$2,200/mo
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,172 sqft
14501 Mistwood Forest Ct,
Chester, VA 23831
$2,350/mo
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,360 sqft
5124 Berkley Mill Dr,
Chester, VA 23831
PET FRIENDLY
$3,200/mo
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,548 sqft
13373 Castlewellan Dr,
Chester, VA 23836
PET FRIENDLY
$2,995/mo
4 Beds
4 Baths
3,429 sqft
6118 Walnut Landing Way,
Chester, VA 23831
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$2,300/mo
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,868 sqft
11419 Dunmore Mill Ter,
Chester, VA 23831
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,400/mo
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,810 sqft
1919 White Mountain Dr,
Chester, VA 23836
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,100/mo
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,296 sqft
Address Not Disclosed,
Chester, VA 23831
APPLY INSTANTLY
$2,900/mo
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,282 sqft
2807 Jolly Ln,
Chester, VA 23831
NEW - 1 DAY AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$2,550/mo
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,404 sqft
6104 Salem Oaks Ter,
North Chesterfield, VA 23237
PET FRIENDLY
$2,495/mo
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,760 sqft
12704 Prestonfield Dr,
Chester, VA 23836
FURNISHED
ROOM FOR RENT
$900/mo
4 Beds
5 Baths
Room for rent
13850 Golf Course Rd,
Chester, VA 23836
$2,400/mo
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,700 sqft
6334 Diamond Dove Dr,
Chester, VA 23831
$3,499/mo
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,400 sqft
511 Riverview Ct,
Chester, VA 23836
PET FRIENDLY
$1,125/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
12020 Winfree St #3,
Chester, VA 23831
APPLY INSTANTLY
$2,300/mo
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,567 sqft
10607 Pink Lilly Ln,
Chester, VA 23831
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$2,100/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,146 sqft
3434 Castlebury Dr,
Chester, VA 23831
PET FRIENDLY
$2,691/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
2,242 sqft
11206 Arbor Green Dr,
Chester, VA 23831
PET FRIENDLY
$2,450/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,000 sqft
3818 Glen Oaks Ct,
Chester, VA 23831
$2,400/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
2,000 sqft
2924 Appleford Dr,
Chester, VA 23831
$1,895/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,440 sqft
11625 Chester Station Dr,
Chester, VA 23831
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9 pet-friendly rentals in Chester, VA
PET FRIENDLY
$1,830/mo
2 bd
2 ba
5701 Quiet Pine Cir #5764204,
Chester, VA 23831
PET FRIENDLY
$2,400/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,930 sqft
6005 Eagles Crest Dr,
Chesterfield, VA 23832
PET FRIENDLY
$2,450/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,000 sqft
3818 Glen Oaks Ct,
Chester, VA 23831
PET FRIENDLY
$2,175/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,554 sqft
4523 Josephine Ln,
Chester, VA 23831
PET FRIENDLY
$2,691/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
2,242 sqft
11206 Arbor Green Dr,
Chester, VA 23831
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$1,287 - $1,830/mo
1-3 bd
1-3 ba
Hyde Park Townhomes | 4223 Hyde Park Dr,
Chester, VA 23831
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$1,396 - $1,810/mo
1-3 bd
1-2 ba
Ashton Creek | 4201 Creek Way,
Chester, VA 23831
SENIOR HOUSING
PET FRIENDLY
$1,813/mo
2 bd
1 ba
11701 Chester Village Dr #140,
Chester, VA 23831
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$1,690 - $2,299/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Jane at Moore's Lake | 12300 Moores Lake Rd,
Chester, VA 23831
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6 rentals with air conditioning in Chester, VA
NEW - 11 HRS AGO
$2,100/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,920 sqft
3000 Perdue Springs Ln,
Chester, VA 23831
PET FRIENDLY
$2,400/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,930 sqft
6005 Eagles Crest Dr,
Chesterfield, VA 23832
$2,400/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
2,000 sqft
2924 Appleford Dr,
Chester, VA 23831
$1,895/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,440 sqft
11625 Chester Station Dr,
Chester, VA 23831
SENIOR HOUSING
PET FRIENDLY
$1,813/mo
2 bd
1 ba
11701 Chester Village Dr #140,
Chester, VA 23831
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$1,690 - $2,299/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Jane at Moore's Lake | 12300 Moores Lake Rd,
Chester, VA 23831
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$2,100/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,146 sqft
3434 Castlebury Dr,
Chester, VA 23831
PET FRIENDLY
$2,691/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
2,242 sqft
11206 Arbor Green Dr,
Chester, VA 23831
PET FRIENDLY
$2,450/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,000 sqft
3818 Glen Oaks Ct,
Chester, VA 23831
$2,400/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
2,000 sqft
2924 Appleford Dr,
Chester, VA 23831
$1,895/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,440 sqft
11625 Chester Station Dr,
Chester, VA 23831
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9 pet-friendly rentals in Chester, VA
PET FRIENDLY
$1,830/mo
2 bd
2 ba
5701 Quiet Pine Cir #5764204,
Chester, VA 23831
PET FRIENDLY
$2,400/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,930 sqft
6005 Eagles Crest Dr,
Chesterfield, VA 23832
PET FRIENDLY
$2,450/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,000 sqft
3818 Glen Oaks Ct,
Chester, VA 23831
PET FRIENDLY
$2,175/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,554 sqft
4523 Josephine Ln,
Chester, VA 23831
PET FRIENDLY
$2,691/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
2,242 sqft
11206 Arbor Green Dr,
Chester, VA 23831
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$1,287 - $1,830/mo
1-3 bd
1-3 ba
Hyde Park Townhomes | 4223 Hyde Park Dr,
Chester, VA 23831
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$1,396 - $1,810/mo
1-3 bd
1-2 ba
Ashton Creek | 4201 Creek Way,
Chester, VA 23831
SENIOR HOUSING
PET FRIENDLY
$1,813/mo
2 bd
1 ba
11701 Chester Village Dr #140,
Chester, VA 23831
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$1,690 - $2,299/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Jane at Moore's Lake | 12300 Moores Lake Rd,
Chester, VA 23831
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6 rentals with air conditioning in Chester, VA
NEW - 11 HRS AGO
$2,100/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,920 sqft
3000 Perdue Springs Ln,
Chester, VA 23831
PET FRIENDLY
$2,400/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,930 sqft
6005 Eagles Crest Dr,
Chesterfield, VA 23832
$2,400/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
2,000 sqft
2924 Appleford Dr,
Chester, VA 23831
$1,895/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,440 sqft
11625 Chester Station Dr,
Chester, VA 23831
SENIOR HOUSING
PET FRIENDLY
$1,813/mo
2 bd
1 ba
11701 Chester Village Dr #140,
Chester, VA 23831
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$1,690 - $2,299/mo
1-2 bd
1-2 ba
Jane at Moore's Lake | 12300 Moores Lake Rd,
Chester, VA 23831

What Locals Say about Chester

Review Highlights

Chester, VA: easygoing suburban living near Richmond with good schools, value, and quick highway access. People like its safety, good schools, friendly vibe, and fast access to Richmond. Traffic and car dependence; few sidewalks and limited transit.

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Emekaogbodo420
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1mo ago
"Chester is a safe place to raise children. "
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Thinking N Growing
Resident
10mo ago
"I was born into Chester back in the day (smile). Even back then I always felt safe and respected. While I left for many years, I returned to the same safe environment."
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Omi Ouyang
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1y ago
"its used have a lot of retired people lived here now are more middle age ppls moved to this area for kids education. Nice neighborhood. "
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Ruby
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1y ago
"Lots of people walking their dogs around and conveniente dog parks nearby that seem clean and well kept."
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Harmonkaren1
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1y ago
"Few children in this neighborhood mostly retired people. Safe in this area within the parameters of the neighborhood, occasionally police calls in the adjoining shopping area. "
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Jonn1nsu
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2y ago
"Everyone is pretty much friendly and everyone works together in some degree. Some people do wine night "
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Deborah Cook
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2y ago
"I live in this neighborhood. I like because it’s affordable and clean. It has a rural feel but only 20 minutes to the city "
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James
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2y ago
"That it’s a good place to meet other people and are nice people so you should move to Chester and that’s the truth let’s go Chester you cool place"
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Stacey Murphy
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2y ago
"Traffic is heavy at certain times during the day but it’s expected considering most military prefer to live in the area and the area is safe and has everything you need. It’s definitely a great place to raise a family. "
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Karen.augustine4466
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2y ago
"I am not at all engaged in the neighborhood activities. My work schedule is hectic and neighborhood activities are not posted centrally and often missed."
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William L.
Resident
2y ago
"There are a lot of kids that live in this area (smaller ones) and the streets are narrow. It's is very important that we go slow and stay attentive while driving. "
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William Larson
Resident
2y ago
"My commute is a bit longer than I should like it to be. I do mostly for my daughter to attend a better school. "
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Trulia User
Resident
4y ago
"peace and safe area. Dog or pet friendly community. Good for middle age or young age couple to raise child from here. Got pre-k to high school fine"
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Trulia User
Resident
4y ago
"They would like it but for us property owners we would appreciate people not letting their dogs go in our yards as it kills our grass, and flowers planted around the mailboxes and they should pick up after the dogs and not leave poop up in our yards. "
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Trulia User
Resident
5y ago
"we have neighborhood potlucks and movie night and his real fight thank you very much this is really crazy"
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Trulia User
Resident
5y ago
"Food trucks overall family oriented community ! The neighborhood is pretty much maintained keeping a near apperance. Amenities are pretty decent with local shopping nearby. restaurants and food shopping withing 4 to 5 miles. one of the best pools for residents as well as families. "
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Doss
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5y ago
"Very close to I-95. Can be in Richmond in 10-20 minutes depending on location. Takes about 30minutes to get to Midlothian. "
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Sesmailka
Resident
6y ago
"We are fortunate to live and I diverse neighborhood with great schools, neighborly people, small town feel all with the accessibility of the city. We love our town."
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Claudia G. C.
Resident
6y ago
"Dogs always are on their leash and they are well kept indoors so you can’t hear them barking too much"
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Jonn1nsu
Resident
6y ago
"My commute to work is great and I love the restaurants that are near by. The area is kid friendly and safe "
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Dorothy C.
Resident
6y ago
"I've lived in this neighborhood for going on 8 years and I love it hear.its nice and quite and I have always felt safe here."
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Candace P.
Prev. Resident
6y ago
"I grew up in Chester and it is a wonderful place to grow up. The schools in Chesterfield are top notch and each high school has a certain specialty that any kid can apply to. The county is pretty diverse and I never felt unsafe growing up here. "
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Tisu_chelu
Resident
6y ago
"The neighboring communities as well as Chester have multiple festivals, parades during Christmas and friendly for trick or treating. There are a few neighbors who are less than neighborly but mostly older retirees here."
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Tommygunobx
Resident
6y ago
"I’ve lived here all my life. Same people for the most part which is nice to see familiar faces. Quiet and friendly. "
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Zues5000
Resident
6y ago
"Neighbors looking out for each other. Neighnors walking and riding is done daily. Minimum to no crime reported in the neighborhood."
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Joshua J.
Resident
6y ago
"Nice and homely place to live. Local parks and areas of j retest close but still the feeling of not being on top of each other or suppressed. "
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Kamarimarrow123444
Resident
6y ago
"Great housing and nice schools for the kids and also the people are super nice and respectful and very clean"
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Ummynina
Resident
6y ago
"This is a very nice and safe place to live, with a lot of up and coming new stores and great eateries"
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Spencer P.
Prev. Resident
6y ago
"I grew up here. It is a small town but close to Richmond, Ft lee, and only 2hrs from DC. It is also a pretty good school system when I was here. Racism however is still alive. Just covert. "
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Lisa.harrisonross
Resident
6y ago
"I lived here for 20 years. It is a great community and has lots for families. It is a nice area for meeting people."
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Nikia P.
Resident
6y ago
"None , not sure ion any events. It’s pretty much a nice area but I have noticed more and more traffic. People need to learn to slow down around this area "
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Katie C.
Prev. Resident
6y ago
"They would like the size of yards but would not like the lack of side walks. That makes it difficult to go on walks. "
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Adjoa B.
Resident
7y ago
"My neighborhood is quite and safe for raising children. it also has to rated schools in Chesterfield! "
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Emily G.
Resident
7y ago
"Most people need at least one car in the household to live in the area. I have not seen public transportation stops along the road here. However with modern conveniences it is getting easier and easier to get around. "
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Savanahncummings
Resident
7y ago
"I drive my truck everywhere I go. Walking is plausible but I don’t do it much. No trains for travel and the airport is too far. No buses either. "
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Morgen C.
Resident
7y ago
"Haloween is wonderful here as so many children from the neighborhood and surrounding area come out and have a night of fun here! Low traffic in the neighborhoods makes for a mich safer trick or treating spot than others"
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Linda O.
Resident
7y ago
"Its quiet. We watch out for each other and our children and pets. Children and dogs are regularly out walking and playing. We have sweet kitties in the neighborhood too that love being petted."
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Annie M
Resident
7y ago
"There are no sidewalks, no dog park or community common area readily accessible, and neighbors tend to drive fast on neighborhood roads"
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Ashlynn C.
Resident
7y ago
"Lots of dog walkers in the neighborhood and everyone is friendly.. everyone picks up after their dogs "
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B s. C.
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8y ago
"The roads are very quiet and every street has plenty of wooded areas. Large neighborhood with minimal traffic. "
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Average Rent Trends in Chester, VA

Rent in Chester, VA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.

Average rent increased in Oct 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in May 2025.

Month	Average rent
Nov 2025	$2,100
Dec 2025	$2,200
Jan 2026	$2,100
Feb 2026	$1,879
Mar 2026	$1,987
Apr 2026	$2,120
May 2026	$2,250
Jun 2026	$2,099
Jul 2026	$2,046
Aug 2026	$2,039
Sep 2026	$2,072
Oct 2026	$2,250

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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In October 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.

	1 bed	2 beds	3 beds	4 beds	All
All home types	$1,529	$1,740	$2,300	$2,995	$2,300
Townhomes	—	$1,595	$2,350	—	$2,350
Apartments and Condos	$1,125	$9,418	$2,133	—	$2,133
Houses	—	—	$2,200	$2,995	$2,875

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Chester, VA

What is the average rent of an apartment in Chester, VA?
The average rent of an apartment in Chester, VA is $1,812 per month. This is about 6% lower than the national average.
When is the average rent cheapest in Chester, VA?
In the last year, the average rent in Chester, VA was lowest in Feb 2025 when it was $2,025 per month.
When is the average rent most expensive in Chester, VA?
In the last year, the average rent in Chester, VA was highest in May 2025 when it was $2,350 per month.
How many available rental listings are in Chester, VA?
There are 53 available rental listings in Chester, VA.
What are some zip codes in Chester, VA?
Chester, VA includes zip codes such as: 23831, 23836.
What are some cities near Chester, VA?
Some nearby cities include: Colonial Heights, Bellwood, Bensley, Fort Gregg-Adams, Hopewell. These cities may have more rental options to explore.

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This page was last updated with listings on Oct 13, 2026 5:49 PM PDT

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What Locals Say about Chester

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Average Rent Trends in Chester, VA

Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Chester, VA

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