Last updated on August 7, 2026

Average rent in
Cape Charles, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Cape Charles

$2,337/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cape Charles is $2,337 per month as of August 2026. This is 20% above the national average rent, or $397 more per month.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cape Charles

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cape Charles rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Cape Charles, VA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Cape Charles, VA

Average rent prices in Cape Charles have decreased by 16% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Cape Charles, VA

Rent prices in Cape Charles vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cape Charles is $1,830, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Cape Charles run $1,299 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,225.

Listings

Studio

$799

13%

16%

1 bedroom

$1,299

11%

-

2 bedroom

$2,225

6%

-

3 bedroom

$2,295

12%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,650

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$799

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,299

Last 30 days

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,225

Last 30 days

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

The table above reflects average rent prices in Cape Charles, VA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Cape Charles, VA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Cape Charles and Carrollton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Cape Charles

Median rent price$2,337
increased by20%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,965
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cape Charles, VA is 19% higher than the median rent in Carrollton, VA.

Discover rentals in Cape Charles, VA

Kiptopeke Studios - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.8

Very good

Kiptopeke Studios

29106 Lankford Hwy, Cape Charles, VA 23310

Studio

1 bath

$799–$999

Apartment for rent

26394 Culver St - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

House for rent in Cape Charles

26394 Culver Street, Cape Charles, VA 23310

26394 Culver St, Cape Charles, VA 23310

3 beds

1 bath

$1,500

House for rent

Available Sep 1

423 T #110 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cape Charles

The Cape Charles Lofts

423 T #110, Cape Charles, VA 23310

3 beds

2 baths

$2,250

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

611 Randolph Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Cape Charles

Unique Victorian in Downtown Cape Charles

611 Randolph Ave, Cape Charles, VA 23310

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,650

House for rent

Available Aug 1

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Frequently asked questions for Cape Charles, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Cape Charles rental market.

How much is rent in Cape Charles?

The average rent in Cape Charles is $2,337 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cape Charles?

Average rent prices in Cape Charles have decreased by 16% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Cape Charles rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cape Charles is 20% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $397 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cape Charles?

To comfortably afford rent in Cape Charles, you'd need to earn approximately $94,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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