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

The average rent of an apartment in Chester, VA is $1,564 per month. This is about 20% 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 does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Chester, VA?

The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Chester, VA is $1,483 per month. That is about $1,351 less than the cost of a studio apartment.

How many available rental listings are in Chester, VA?

There are 54 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.

Chester, VA Apartments For Rent

106 rentals

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PET FRIENDLY
$1,462 - $2,035/mo
1-3 Beds
1-2 Baths
White Oak | 1920 Dunlap Cres,
Chester, VA 23836
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SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$1,413 - $1,651/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Waterside at Ironbridge | 11800 Lake Falls Dr,
Chester, VA 23831
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,913 - $2,817/mo
1-3 Beds
1-2 Baths
The River | 1350 Meadowville Technology Pkwy,
Chester, VA 23836
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,686 - $2,245/mo
1-3 Beds
1-2 Baths
Garden Springs Apartments | 10801 Dylans Walk Rd,
Chester, VA 23831
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PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$1,701 - $2,450/mo
2-3 Beds
2-3 Baths
Rivermont Crossing Townhomes & Apartments | 1530 River Tree Dr,
Chester, VA 23836
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,747 - $2,745/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
INCOME RESTRICTED
$1,403 - $1,611/mo
Total price
2-3 Beds
2 Baths
Clearfield Apartments | 100 Clearfield Cir,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
PET FRIENDLY
$1,521 - $1,830/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
River Forest | 5701 Quiet Pine Cir,
Chester, VA 23831
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SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$1,795 - $2,300/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Madison Ironbridge | 11750 Alliance Cir,
Chester, VA 23831
PET FRIENDLY
$1,200 - $1,250/mo
2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Branders Bridge Apartments | 1400 Branders Bridge Rd,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
PET FRIENDLY
$2,820/mo
Total price
2 Beds
3 Baths
The Reserve at Rivington Townhome Rentals | 6608 Waymore Ln,
Chester, VA 23831
PET FRIENDLY
$1,325 - $1,400/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
Laketree Manor | 13504 Evelyn Dr,
Chester, VA 23831
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$1,350/mo
Total price
2 Beds
2 Baths
127 New Castle Dr #117A,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
PET FRIENDLY
$1,729 - $1,879/mo
2-3 Beds
2 Baths
Festival Park | 3524 Festival Park Plz,
Chester, VA 23831
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SENIOR HOUSING
PET FRIENDLY
$1,879 - $1,938/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
Chester Village Senior Apartments | 11701 Chester Village Dr,
Chester, VA 23831
SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$1,075 - $1,725/mo
1-3 Beds
1-2 Baths
Lakeview Terrace Townhomes | 141 Lakeview Park Rd,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
PET FRIENDLY
INCOME RESTRICTED
$1,461 - $1,869/mo
2-3 Beds
1-2 Baths
Lambert Landing I | 11424 Elokomin Ave,
Chester, VA 23831
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,000/mo
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,685 sqft
213 Homestead Dr,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,300/mo
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,810 sqft
14506 Beachmere Dr,
Chester, VA 23831
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,500/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,271 sqft
110 Fairfax Ave,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
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PET FRIENDLY
$995/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
800 sqft
11200 Route 1 #20,
Richmond, VA 23237
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,850/mo
Total price
2 Beds
1 Bath
968 sqft
3800 Dupuy Rd,
South Chesterfield, VA 23803
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,995/mo
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,296 sqft
3700 Passage Way Dr,
Chester, VA 23831
ROOM FOR RENT
$1,455/mo
4 Beds
3 Baths
Room for rent
Address Not Disclosed,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
NEW - 2 DAYS AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$1,700/mo
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,215 sqft
109 Yew Ave,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
FURNISHED
$9,591/mo
Total price
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,603 sqft
1706 Mainsail Ln #ID1546149P,
Chester, VA 23836
$2,600/mo
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,687 sqft
1801 Galley Pl,
Chester, VA 23836
PET FRIENDLY
$3,095/mo
4 Beds
4 Baths
3,429 sqft
6118 Walnut Landing Way,
Chester, VA 23831
PET FRIENDLY
0.74 ACRES
$3,100/mo
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,439 sqft
720 Dove Path Ln,
South Chesterfield, VA 23834
PET FRIENDLY
$3,200/mo
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,548 sqft
13373 Castlewellan Dr,
Chester, VA 23836
PET FRIENDLY
$2,295/mo
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,336 sqft
3012 Wildwood Ave,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
PET FRIENDLY
$2,595/mo
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,038 sqft
15012 Pine Vista Ln,
Chester, VA 23831
$1,700/mo
Total price
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
600 sqft
12208 Richmond St,
Chester, VA 23831
PET FRIENDLY
$2,745/mo
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,544 sqft
12404 Ivyridge Ter,
Chester, VA 23831
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,000/mo
Studio
1 Bath
700 sqft
Address Not Disclosed,
Chester, VA 23831
NEW - 1 DAY AGO
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,200/mo
Total price
5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,855 sqft
1616 Clear Springs Ln,
South Chesterfield, VA 23834
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$1,400/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
918 sqft
624 Lakeview Ave,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
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PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$1,550/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
750 sqft
631 Hamilton Ave #A,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,000/mo
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,600 sqft
315 Cameron Ave,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
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PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
ROOM FOR RENT
$3,000/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
Room for rent
2812 Amherst Ridge Way,
South Chesterfield, VA 23834
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44 houses for rent in Chester, VA
NEW - 2 DAYS AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$2,700/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
1,841 sqft
13542 Green Spire Ct,
Chester, VA 23836
NEW - 2 DAYS AGO
$2,995/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,945 sqft
4019 Belspring Rd,
Chester, VA 23831
$1,550/mo
3 bd
1 ba
1,224 sqft
313 Plumtree Ave,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
$2,150/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,056 sqft
514 Highland Ave,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
FURNISHED
$10,000/mo
4 bd
4 ba
3,837 sqft
12106 Sloan Dr,
Chester, VA 23836
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,000/mo
4 bd
2 ba
1,539 sqft
210 Brame Ave,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
$2,600/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,590 sqft
15508 Richmond St,
Chester, VA 23836
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,900/mo
Total price
4 bd
3 ba
2,062 sqft
13300 Castlewellan Dr,
Chester, VA 23836
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$2,900/mo
4 bd
3 ba
2,282 sqft
2807 Jolly Ln,
Chester, VA 23831
PET FRIENDLY
$2,600/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
1,800 sqft
19224 Maurer Ln,
South Chesterfield, VA 23834
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8 townhomes for rent in Chester, VA
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$1,595/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,064 sqft
15210 Broadwater Ct,
Chester, VA 23831
$1,150/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,000 sqft
100 Oak Ave,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
$1,595/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,080 sqft
921 Lakeview Ave #A-921A,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
PET FRIENDLY
$2,250/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,554 sqft
4523 Josephine Ln,
Chester, VA 23831
$1,895/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,195 sqft
919 Lakeview Ave #M-919M,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
$1,895/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,195 sqft
919 Lakeview Ave #M,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
PET FRIENDLY
$2,595/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,882 sqft
11430 Dunmore Mill Ct,
Chester, VA 23831
$3,100/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
11318 Ellingshire Ct #1,
Chester, VA 23831
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33 rentals with air conditioning in Chester, VA
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$3,300/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
2,262 sqft
12613 Green Garden Way,
Chester, VA 23836
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PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$1,475/mo
2 bd
1 ba
750 sqft
631 Hamilton Ave #D,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,900/mo
Total price
4 bd
3 ba
2,062 sqft
13300 Castlewellan Dr,
Chester, VA 23836
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$1,595/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,064 sqft
15210 Broadwater Ct,
Chester, VA 23831
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,000/mo
4 bd
2 ba
1,539 sqft
210 Brame Ave,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
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$1,650/mo
Total price
2 bd
1.5 ba
988 sqft
15249 Broadwater Cir,
Chester, VA 23831
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$1,900/mo
3 bd
1 ba
1,136 sqft
207 Lee Ave,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
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FURNISHED
ROOM FOR RENT
$1,050/mo
5 bd
4 ba
Room for rent
220 Ruffin Mill Rd,
South Chesterfield, VA 23834
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FURNISHED
ROOM FOR RENT
$1,500/mo
2 bd
2 ba
Room for rent
12505 Mount Blanco Ct,
Chester, VA 23836
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,950/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
2,154 sqft
13506 Green Spire Ct,
Chester, VA 23836
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25 pet-friendly rentals in Chester, VA
PET FRIENDLY
$1,830/mo
2 bd
2 ba
5701 Quiet Pine Cir #5764204,
Chester, VA 23831
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,900/mo
Total price
4 bd
3 ba
2,062 sqft
13300 Castlewellan Dr,
Chester, VA 23836
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,800/mo
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,056 sqft
19103 Braebrook Dr,
South Chesterfield, VA 23834
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,950/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
2,154 sqft
13506 Green Spire Ct,
Chester, VA 23836
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,900/mo
3 bd
1 ba
1,300 sqft
234A Cameron Ave,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
PET FRIENDLY
$995/mo
1 bd
1 ba
11308 Route 1,
Chester, VA 23831
PET FRIENDLY
$2,014/mo
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,267 sqft
214 Lafayette Ave,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
PET FRIENDLY
$2,100/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
1,248 sqft
3804 Windcry Dr,
Chester, VA 23831
NEW - 2 DAYS AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$2,700/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
1,841 sqft
13542 Green Spire Ct,
Chester, VA 23836
PET FRIENDLY
$2,250/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,554 sqft
4523 Josephine Ln,
Chester, VA 23831
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12 rentals with a garage in Chester, VA
PET FRIENDLY
$1,830/mo
2 bd
2 ba
5701 Quiet Pine Cir #5764204,
Chester, VA 23831
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$3,300/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
2,262 sqft
12613 Green Garden Way,
Chester, VA 23836
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,000/mo
4 bd
2 ba
1,539 sqft
210 Brame Ave,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
APPLY INSTANTLY
$1,650/mo
Total price
2 bd
1.5 ba
988 sqft
15249 Broadwater Cir,
Chester, VA 23831
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,950/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
2,154 sqft
13506 Green Spire Ct,
Chester, VA 23836
APPLY INSTANTLY
$3,200/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
2,837 sqft
5121 Lippingham Ln,
Chester, VA 23831
FURNISHED
$10,000/mo
4 bd
4 ba
3,837 sqft
12106 Sloan Dr,
Chester, VA 23836
$3,200/mo
5 bd
2.5 ba
2,651 sqft
2918 Littlebury Dr,
Chester, VA 23831
PET FRIENDLY
$2,595/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,882 sqft
11430 Dunmore Mill Ct,
Chester, VA 23831
$3,200/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
2,444 sqft
613 Greyshire Dr,
Chester, VA 23836
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44 houses for rent in Chester, VA
NEW - 2 DAYS AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$2,700/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
1,841 sqft
13542 Green Spire Ct,
Chester, VA 23836
NEW - 2 DAYS AGO
$2,995/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,945 sqft
4019 Belspring Rd,
Chester, VA 23831
$1,550/mo
3 bd
1 ba
1,224 sqft
313 Plumtree Ave,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
$2,150/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,056 sqft
514 Highland Ave,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
FURNISHED
$10,000/mo
4 bd
4 ba
3,837 sqft
12106 Sloan Dr,
Chester, VA 23836
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$2,000/mo
4 bd
2 ba
1,539 sqft
210 Brame Ave,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
$2,600/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,590 sqft
15508 Richmond St,
Chester, VA 23836
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,900/mo
Total price
4 bd
3 ba
2,062 sqft
13300 Castlewellan Dr,
Chester, VA 23836
APPLY INSTANTLY
$2,900/mo
4 bd
3 ba
2,282 sqft
2807 Jolly Ln,
Chester, VA 23831
PET FRIENDLY
$2,600/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
1,800 sqft
19224 Maurer Ln,
South Chesterfield, VA 23834
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8 townhomes for rent in Chester, VA
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$1,595/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,064 sqft
15210 Broadwater Ct,
Chester, VA 23831
$1,150/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,000 sqft
100 Oak Ave,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
$1,595/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,080 sqft
921 Lakeview Ave #A-921A,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
PET FRIENDLY
$2,250/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,554 sqft
4523 Josephine Ln,
Chester, VA 23831
$1,895/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,195 sqft
919 Lakeview Ave #M-919M,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
$1,895/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,195 sqft
919 Lakeview Ave #M,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
PET FRIENDLY
$2,595/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,882 sqft
11430 Dunmore Mill Ct,
Chester, VA 23831
$3,100/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
11318 Ellingshire Ct #1,
Chester, VA 23831
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33 rentals with air conditioning in Chester, VA
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$3,300/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
2,262 sqft
12613 Green Garden Way,
Chester, VA 23836
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$1,475/mo
2 bd
1 ba
750 sqft
631 Hamilton Ave #D,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$2,900/mo
Total price
4 bd
3 ba
2,062 sqft
13300 Castlewellan Dr,
Chester, VA 23836
APPLY INSTANTLY
$1,595/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,064 sqft
15210 Broadwater Ct,
Chester, VA 23831
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$2,000/mo
4 bd
2 ba
1,539 sqft
210 Brame Ave,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
APPLY INSTANTLY
$1,650/mo
Total price
2 bd
1.5 ba
988 sqft
15249 Broadwater Cir,
Chester, VA 23831
APPLY INSTANTLY
$1,900/mo
3 bd
1 ba
1,136 sqft
207 Lee Ave,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
APPLY INSTANTLY
FURNISHED
ROOM FOR RENT
$1,050/mo
5 bd
4 ba
Room for rent
220 Ruffin Mill Rd,
South Chesterfield, VA 23834
APPLY INSTANTLY
FURNISHED
ROOM FOR RENT
$1,500/mo
2 bd
2 ba
Room for rent
12505 Mount Blanco Ct,
Chester, VA 23836
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$2,950/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
2,154 sqft
13506 Green Spire Ct,
Chester, VA 23836
Explore by feature - Pet Friendly
25 pet-friendly rentals in Chester, VA
PET FRIENDLY
$1,830/mo
2 bd
2 ba
5701 Quiet Pine Cir #5764204,
Chester, VA 23831
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$2,900/mo
Total price
4 bd
3 ba
2,062 sqft
13300 Castlewellan Dr,
Chester, VA 23836
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$1,800/mo
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,056 sqft
19103 Braebrook Dr,
South Chesterfield, VA 23834
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$2,950/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
2,154 sqft
13506 Green Spire Ct,
Chester, VA 23836
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$1,900/mo
3 bd
1 ba
1,300 sqft
234A Cameron Ave,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
PET FRIENDLY
$995/mo
1 bd
1 ba
11308 Route 1,
Chester, VA 23831
PET FRIENDLY
$2,014/mo
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,267 sqft
214 Lafayette Ave,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
PET FRIENDLY
$2,100/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
1,248 sqft
3804 Windcry Dr,
Chester, VA 23831
NEW - 2 DAYS AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$2,700/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
1,841 sqft
13542 Green Spire Ct,
Chester, VA 23836
PET FRIENDLY
$2,250/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,554 sqft
4523 Josephine Ln,
Chester, VA 23831
Explore by feature - Garage
12 rentals with a garage in Chester, VA
PET FRIENDLY
$1,830/mo
2 bd
2 ba
5701 Quiet Pine Cir #5764204,
Chester, VA 23831
APPLY INSTANTLY
$3,300/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
2,262 sqft
12613 Green Garden Way,
Chester, VA 23836
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$2,000/mo
4 bd
2 ba
1,539 sqft
210 Brame Ave,
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
APPLY INSTANTLY
$1,650/mo
Total price
2 bd
1.5 ba
988 sqft
15249 Broadwater Cir,
Chester, VA 23831
APPLY INSTANTLY
PET FRIENDLY
$2,950/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
2,154 sqft
13506 Green Spire Ct,
Chester, VA 23836
APPLY INSTANTLY
$3,200/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
2,837 sqft
5121 Lippingham Ln,
Chester, VA 23831
FURNISHED
$10,000/mo
4 bd
4 ba
3,837 sqft
12106 Sloan Dr,
Chester, VA 23836
$3,200/mo
5 bd
2.5 ba
2,651 sqft
2918 Littlebury Dr,
Chester, VA 23831
PET FRIENDLY
$2,595/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,882 sqft
11430 Dunmore Mill Ct,
Chester, VA 23831
$3,200/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
2,444 sqft
613 Greyshire Dr,
Chester, VA 23836

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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2w ago
"Chester is a safe place to raise children. "
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Thinking N Growing
Resident
9mo 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
Resident
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
Resident
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
Resident
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
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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
4y 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
5y 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
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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.
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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
6y 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.
Visitor
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 Sep 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in May 2025.

Month	Average rent
Oct 2025	$2,100
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

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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In September 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	$1,483	$1,741	$2,026	$2,845	$2,070
Townhomes	—	$1,595	$3,100	—	$2,250
Apartments and Condos	$1,125	$1,450	$2,575	$1,364	$1,389
Houses	$3,000	$1,650	$1,995	$2,900	$2,595

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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 $1,564 per month. This is about 20% 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 does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Chester, VA?
The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Chester, VA is $1,483 per month. That is about $1,351 less than the cost of a studio apartment.
How many available rental listings are in Chester, VA?
There are 54 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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