Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 11, 2026

Average rent in
Chesapeake, VA

Last updated on February 11, 2026

Last updated on February 11, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chesapeake, VA is $1,972. This is +4%, or $72, higher than the national average.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,972

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

164

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chesapeake, VA is $1,972. This is +4%, or $72, higher than the national average.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

18%
75%
6%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

Households

72%
28%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Chesapeake, VA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Chesapeake, VA have increased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 3% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Chesapeake, VA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Chesapeake, VA is $1,650. A 1-bedroom apartment in Chesapeake, VA costs about $1,625 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,749. Houses for rent in Chesapeake, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,612

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$1,814

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,300

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,750

3%

No Change

Studio

$1,586

4%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,586

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,612

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,814

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

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.

Compare rent prices in Chesapeake, VA to other cities

Median rent prices in Chesapeake, VA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Carrollton, VA.

Chesapeake

Median rent price$1,972
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,995
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chesapeake, VA is 1% lower than the median rent in Carrollton, VA.

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Apartments for rent in Chesapeake

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The Rivers - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted
3D tour

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

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The Rivers

1085 Libertyville Road, Chesapeake, VA 23320

1 bed

1 bath

$630

Apartment for rent

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2d ago

7.7

Very good

Hunters Point II

4200 Reid St, Chesapeake, VA 23324

1–2 beds

1 bath

$654–$1,276

Apartment for rent

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Income restricted

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

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Campostella Commons

2901 Fireside Road, Chesapeake, VA 23324

2 beds

1 bath

$994

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Income restricted
Age restricted

5d+ ago

9.3

Excellent

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Commons at Churchland

3504 Executive Center Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23321

2 beds

1 bath

$995–$1,335

Apartment for rent

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Catalina Crossing - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

Catalina Crossing

2000 Randolph Arch, Chesapeake, VA 23320

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,115–$1,500

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

Marina Point

1301 Canal Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23323

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,120–$1,475

Apartment for rent

Green Tree - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

Green Tree

749 Green Tree Circle, Chesapeake, VA 23320

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,150–$1,575

Apartment for rent

1h ago

8.4

Very good

Harvard Apts

2606 Harvard Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23324

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195–$1,395

Apartment for rent