Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Chesapeake Beach, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Chesapeake Beach

$2,882/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chesapeake Beach is $2,882 per month as of June 2026. This is 48% above the national average rent, or $932 more per month.

$1.53

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chesapeake Beach

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chesapeake Beach rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Chesapeake Beach, MD

Average rent prices in Chesapeake Beach have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 18% 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 $1,800, whereas a house costs $2,999. 1-bedroom apartments in Chesapeake Beach run $1,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,965.

Listings

Studio

$5,000

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,275

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$2,100

3%

14%

3 bedroom

$3,150

No Change

20%

4 bedroom

$3,990

15%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$5,000

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,990

Last 30 days

15%

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$2,882
increased by48%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chesapeake Beach, MD is 25% higher than the median rent in Annapolis Neck, MD.

Discover rentals in Chesapeake Beach, MD

7890 Ivy Ter - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chesapeake Beach

3 beds

3.5 baths

$2,700

House for rent

Available Mar 23

3324 Silverton Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Chesapeake Beach

3 beds

3 baths

$2,750

House for rent

Available Jan 2

8011 Forest Ridge Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chesapeake Beach

3 beds

3 baths

$2,800

House for rent

Available Dec 13

3253 Cannoncade Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chesapeake Beach

SINGLE_FAMILY - Colonial - CHESAPEAKE BEACH, MD

3253 Cannoncade Ct, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732

5 beds

3.5 baths

$3,990

House for rent

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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 $2,882 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chesapeake Beach?

Average rent prices in Chesapeake Beach have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.

How does Chesapeake Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chesapeake Beach is 48% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $932 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 $115,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Chesapeake Beach?

Utilities are rarely included in rent across Chesapeake Beach, Maryland rental properties. Less than 1% of total listings include utilities as part of the monthly rent payment, meaning renters should budget separately for electricity, water, and other utility costs.

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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