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Last updated on November 12, 2026
Average rent in
Chesapeake, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Chesapeake rent stands today
Chesapeake, VA rent rose 3.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,050/month. Renters today are paying $60 more per month on average than last year, and the market is at its peak rent level as of November 2026.
Compared to national trends
Chesapeake runs 7.9% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced metro with 166 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios and 1-bedrooms in Chesapeake rent around $1,645 to $1,650/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,850/month, and 3-bedrooms at $2,300/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,995/month. This range reflects the diversity of unit sizes available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Chesapeake
$2,050/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Chesapeake is $2,050 per month as of November 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chesapeake
166
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Chesapeake rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Chesapeake, VA
Average rent prices in Chesapeake have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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, VA
Rent prices in Chesapeake vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chesapeake is $1,707, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Chesapeake run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,794.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,645 | No Change | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,650 | No Change | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,850 | No Change | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,300 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,995 | No Change | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Deep Creek North | $2,200 | |
Great Bridge | $2,200 | |
Great Bridge East | $2,595 | |
Greenbrier East | $2,197 | |
Greenbrier West | $1,839 | |
Indian River | $2,195 | |
Pleasant Grove West | $2,250 | |
South Norfolk | $1,595 | |
Western Branch North | $1,895 | |
Western Branch South | $2,225 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,707 |  1% | 4% | |
Condos | $2,100 | No Change | 1% | |
Houses | $2,500 | No Change | 4% | |
Rooms | $1,315 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,645
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last year
7%
Greenbrier East
Average rent
$2,197
Greenbrier West
Average rent
$1,839
Western Branch North
Average rent
$1,895
Indian River
Average rent
$2,195
South Norfolk
Average rent
$1,595
Great Bridge
Average rent
$2,200
Deep Creek North
Average rent
$2,200
Great Bridge East
Average rent
$2,595
Pleasant Grove West
Average rent
$2,250
Western Branch South
Average rent
$2,225
Apartments
Average rent
$1,707
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Last year
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last year
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,315
The table above reflects average rent prices in Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake, VA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Chesapeake and Carrollton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Chesapeake
8%higher than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chesapeake, VA is 3% higher than the median rent in Carrollton, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,999
1%$1,617
4%$1,850
11%$1,250
4%$2,108
30%$1,629
4%$1,711
4%$1,650
6%$2,600
13%$2,050
7%$2,200
10%$2,101
10%Discover rentals in Chesapeake, VA
5d+ ago
Verified
1085 Libertyville Road, Chesapeake, VA 23320
1 bed
1 bath
$630
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
4200 Reid St, Chesapeake, VA 23324
1–2 beds
1 bath
$654–$1,276
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.Apartment for rent
8h ago
2901 Fireside Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23324
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$843–$1,243
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3504 Executive Center Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23321
2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,335
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Great Bridge house for rent in Chesapeake
917 Erie St, Chesapeake, VA 23322
3 beds
3.5 baths
$5,000
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.House for rent
4d ago
Great Bridge house for rent in Chesapeake
404 Soft Pine Ct #NA, Chesapeake, VA 23322
4 beds
3 baths
$4,100
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.House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Pleasant Grove West apartment for rent in Chesapeake
3512 Douglas Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322
3 beds
3.5 baths
$4,000
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Greenbrier East house for rent in Chesapeake
3 beds
2 baths
$3,800
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.House for rent
Available Jan 12
4h ago
Verified
929 Wintercress Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,042–$4,068
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
1510 Summit Pointe Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,780–$1,880
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.Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
640 Belaire Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23320
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,890
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
749 Green Tree Cir, Chesapeake, VA 23320
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,677–$2,212
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 18
1d ago
Verified
749 Green Tree Cir, Chesapeake, VA 23320
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,677–$2,212
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 18
4h ago
Verified
929 Wintercress Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,042–$4,068
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
1510 Summit Pointe Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,780–$1,880
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.Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
640 Belaire Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23320
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,890
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3504 Executive Center Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23321
2 beds
1 bath
$1,335
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.Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
150 Coveside Ln, Chesapeake, VA 23320
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,740–$3,119
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.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
1d ago
408 Trotman Way Apt 104, Chesapeake, VA 23320
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,525
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1143 Chesapeake Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23324
3 beds
1 bath
$1,450
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.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Chesapeake, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Chesapeake rental market.
How much is rent in Chesapeake?
The average rent in Chesapeake is $2,050 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chesapeake?
Average rent prices in Chesapeake have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Chesapeake rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chesapeake is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Chesapeake?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Chesapeake are South Norfolk ($1,595/mo), Greenbrier West ($1,839/mo), and Western Branch North ($1,895/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Chesapeake?
To comfortably afford rent in Chesapeake, you'd need to earn approximately $82,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Chesapeake?
March offers the lowest rents in Chesapeake with roughly 6% savings compared to June's peak prices, though you'll face more competition from other renters during this high-demand month.
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).