Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Chesapeake Beach, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Chesapeake Beach

$2,850/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chesapeake Beach is $2,850 per month as of September 2026. This is 50% above the national average rent, or $950 more per month.

$1.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chesapeake Beach

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chesapeake Beach 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 Chesapeake Beach, MD, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Chesapeake Beach, MD

Average rent prices in Chesapeake Beach have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 Chesapeake Beach, MD

Rent prices in Chesapeake Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chesapeake Beach is $1,731, whereas a house costs $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Chesapeake Beach run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,731.

Listings

Studio

$1,475

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

29%

2 bedroom

$1,995

76%

20%

3 bedroom

$2,700

9%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,600

1%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,475

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last year

29%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

76%

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Chesapeake Beach, MD, 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 Chesapeake Beach, MD compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Chesapeake Beach and Annapolis Neck by all bedroom counts and property types.

Chesapeake Beach

Median rent price$2,850
increased by50%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,295
increased by73%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chesapeake Beach, MD is 14% lower than the median rent in Annapolis Neck, MD.

Discover rentals in Chesapeake Beach, MD

3609 30th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Chesapeake Beach

3600 28th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chesapeake Beach

Residential Lease, CHESAPEAKE BEACH, MD

3600 28th St, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732

4 beds

2 baths

$2,300

3633 Harbor Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Chesapeake Beach

Residential Lease, CHESAPEAKE BEACH, MD

3633 Harbor Rd, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,300

2811 Glasgow Way - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Chesapeake Beach

Residential Lease, CHESAPEAKE BEACH, MD

2811 Glasgow Way, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732

3 beds

2 baths

$2,400

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Frequently asked questions for Chesapeake Beach, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Chesapeake Beach rental market.

How much is rent in Chesapeake Beach?

The average rent in Chesapeake Beach is $2,850 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chesapeake Beach?

Average rent prices in Chesapeake Beach have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Chesapeake Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chesapeake Beach is 50% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Chesapeake Beach?

To comfortably afford rent in Chesapeake Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $114,000/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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