Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 29, 2026
Average rent in
Chesapeake, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Chesapeake, VA rent slipped 2.4% year over year to a current median of $2,000/month. Month-to-month rent is essentially flat in June 2026, reflecting stability after the yearly decline.
Compared to national trends
Chesapeake runs 2.6% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it slightly above average in cost among U.S. metros with 146 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Chesapeake rent for about $1,535/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,650/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,774/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,400/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,000/month. Houses command a median of $2,550/month compared to apartments at $1,660/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Chesapeake
$2,000/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Chesapeake is $2,000 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $50 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chesapeake
146
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 2% 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 $1,659, whereas a house costs $2,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Chesapeake run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,574.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,535 | 7% | 14% | |
1 bedroom | $1,650 | 1% |  3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,774 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,400 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 5% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Deep Creek North | $1,932 | |
Deep Creek South | $2,722 | |
Great Bridge | $2,634 | |
Great Bridge East | $2,635 | |
Greenbrier East | $2,056 | |
Greenbrier West | $1,592 | |
Indian River | $1,900 | |
Pleasant Grove West | $1,995 | |
South Norfolk | $1,695 | |
Western Branch North | $1,895 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,659 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,250 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,550 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $700 | 12% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,535
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,774
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
Greenbrier East
Average rent
$2,056
Greenbrier West
Average rent
$1,592
Western Branch North
Average rent
$1,895
South Norfolk
Average rent
$1,695
Indian River
Average rent
$1,900
Great Bridge
Average rent
$2,634
Deep Creek North
Average rent
$1,932
Pleasant Grove West
Average rent
$1,995
Great Bridge East
Average rent
$2,635
Deep Creek South
Average rent
$2,722
Apartments
Average rent
$1,659
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
12%
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
3%higher than the national median
10%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chesapeake, VA is 14% higher than the median rent in Carrollton, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,750
15%$1,700
1%$1,775
8%$1,295
2%$2,947
7%$1,545
$1,695
4%$1,595
8%$2,450
4%$2,108
5%$2,195
2%$2,216
2%Discover rentals in Chesapeake, VA
4d ago
Verified
1085 Libertyville Road, Chesapeake, VA 23320
1 bed
1 bath
$630
Apartment for rent
9h ago
4200 Reid St, Chesapeake, VA 23324
1–2 beds
1 bath
$654–$1,276
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2901 Fireside Road, Chesapeake, VA 23324
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$834–$1,234
Apartment for rent
Available May 28
4d ago
840 Orville Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23324
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Pleasant Grove East house for rent in Chesapeake
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Great Bridge East house for rent in Chesapeake
1504 Charlie St #1, Chesapeake, VA 23322
5 beds
4.5 baths
$4,800
House for rent
Available Jun 18
5d+ ago
Pleasant Grove East house for rent in Chesapeake
2937 Cedarville Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Pleasant Grove West house for rent in Chesapeake
917 Calhoun Way, Chesapeake, VA 23322
3 beds
3.5 baths
$4,000
$3,800
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
Verified
929 Wintercress Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,109–$4,179
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3504 Executive Center Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23321
2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,335
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
150 Coveside Ln, Chesapeake, VA 23320
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,707–$3,034
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 26
3d ago
Verified
2901 Fireside Road, Chesapeake, VA 23324
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$834–$1,234
Apartment for rent
Available May 28
1d ago
Verified
929 Wintercress Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,109–$4,179
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
150 Coveside Ln, Chesapeake, VA 23320
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,707–$3,034
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 26
2d ago
Verified
3504 Executive Center Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23321
2 beds
1 bath
$1,205–$1,335
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
150 Coveside Ln, Chesapeake, VA 23320
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,707–$3,034
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 26
5d+ ago
Verified
1105 Merchants Court, Chesapeake, VA 23320
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,445–$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 9
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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 $2,000 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chesapeake?
Average rent prices in Chesapeake have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Chesapeake rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chesapeake is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Chesapeake?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Chesapeake are Greenbrier West ($1,592/mo), South Norfolk ($1,695/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 $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Chesapeake?
Chesapeake's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,500 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,700 monthly. These figures represent current market conditions across the city's diverse housing stock.
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).