Last updated on August 3, 2026

Average rent in
Chesapeake Beach, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Chesapeake Beach

$2,945/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chesapeake Beach is $2,945 per month as of August 2026. This is 52% above the national average rent, or $1,005 more per month.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chesapeake Beach

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chesapeake Beach 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

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 increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $2,050, whereas a house costs $2,945. 1-bedroom apartments in Chesapeake Beach run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,400

No Change

15%

2 bedroom

$2,100

29%

33%

3 bedroom

$2,900

13%

15%

4 bedroom

$3,400

5%

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

29%

Last year

33%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

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$2,945
increased by52%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,845
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chesapeake Beach, MD is 4% higher than the median rent in Annapolis Neck, MD.

Discover rentals in Chesapeake Beach, MD

3637 Harbor Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Chesapeake Beach

TOWNHOME - Colonial - CHESAPEAKE BEACH, MD

3637 Harbor Rd, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,300

House for rent

3605 12th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chesapeake Beach

SINGLE_FAMILY - Other - CHESAPEAKE BEACH, MD

3605 12th St, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732

5 beds

3 baths

$2,945

House for rent

8155 Deer Chase Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chesapeake Beach

4 beds

4 baths

$3,200

$2,950

Price drop

House for rent

Available Nov 30

6228 8th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Chesapeake Beach

SINGLE_FAMILY - Rambler - CHESAPEAKE BEACH, MD

6228 8th St, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732

4 beds

2.5 baths

$3,000

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 $2,945 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chesapeake Beach?

Average rent prices in Chesapeake Beach have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Chesapeake Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chesapeake Beach is 52% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,005 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 $118,000/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?

Based on our current listings, utilities-included rentals are extremely rare in Chesapeake Beach, appearing in under 1% of available apartments across all bedroom types.

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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