Last updated on November 10, 2026

Average rent in
Cape Charles, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Cape Charles

$2,400/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cape Charles is $2,400 per month as of November 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $500 more per month.

$1.65

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cape Charles

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cape Charles rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Cape Charles, VA

Average rent prices in Cape Charles have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 $1,975, whereas a house costs $2,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Cape Charles run $1,975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,114.

Listings

Studio

$799

No Change

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,712

7%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,829

14%

13%

3 bedroom

$2,347

No Change

9%

4 bedroom

$2,595

No Change

35%

Studio

Average rent

$799

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,712

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,829

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,347

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last year

35%

At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Cape Charles, VA.

Apartments

Average rent

$1,975

Last year

14%

Condos

Average rent

$1,822

Houses

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

6%

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$2,400
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,999
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cape Charles, VA is 20% higher than the median rent in Carrollton, VA.

Discover rentals in Cape Charles, VA

Kiptopeke Studios - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Kiptopeke Studios

29106 Lankford Hwy, Cape Charles, VA 23310

Studio

1 bath

$799

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Cape Charles duplex - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Cape Charles duplex

25487 Lankford Hwy, Cape Charles, VA 23310

3 beds

2 baths

$2,250

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
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

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Kiptopeke Studios - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Kiptopeke Studios

29106 Lankford Hwy, Cape Charles, VA 23310

Studio

1 bath

$799

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Kiptopeke Studios - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Kiptopeke Studios

29106 Lankford Hwy, Cape Charles, VA 23310

Studio

1 bath

$799

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Cape Charles duplex - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Cape Charles duplex

25487 Lankford Hwy, Cape Charles, VA 23310

3 beds

2 baths

$2,250

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
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

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,400 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cape Charles?

Average rent prices in Cape Charles have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Cape Charles rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cape Charles is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 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 $96,000/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).