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Last updated on August 14, 2026
Average rent in
Chesapeake, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Chesapeake rent stands today
Chesapeake, VA rent rose 4.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,015/month. Renters today are paying $127 more per month on average than last year, and the median rent matches the recent peak of $1,895/month in August 2026.
Compared to national trends
Chesapeake runs 4.7% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, placing it slightly above average in cost among U.S. metros with 161 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Houses in Chesapeake rent for a median of $2,592/month while apartments are at $1,629/month. Bedroom tiers range from $1,569/month for 1-bed units to $3,200/month for 4+ bedroom units, reflecting the diversity of options across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Great Bridge in Chesapeake saw rents climb 21.7% year over year to $2,915/month, outpacing the citywide increase of 4.2%. Meanwhile, Deep Creek West rents fell 34.6% year over year to $2,223/month, showing a contrasting local trend within the metro.
Median rent
Median rent in Chesapeake
$2,015/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Chesapeake is $2,015 per month as of August 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $90 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chesapeake
161
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Chesapeake rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Chesapeake, VA
Average rent prices in Chesapeake have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,629, whereas a house costs $2,592. 1-bedroom apartments in Chesapeake run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,614.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,710 | 3% |  5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,569 | 3% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,781 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,300 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,200 | 1% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Deep Creek North | $2,295 | |
Deep Creek South | $3,000 | |
Great Bridge | $2,915 | |
Great Bridge East | $2,895 | |
Greenbrier East | $2,195 | |
Greenbrier West | $1,525 | |
Indian River | $1,850 | |
South Norfolk | $1,555 | |
Western Branch North | $1,895 | |
Western Branch South | $2,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,629 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,300 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,592 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,710
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,569
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,781
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
Greenbrier East
Average rent
$2,195
Greenbrier West
Average rent
$1,525
Western Branch North
Average rent
$1,895
South Norfolk
Average rent
$1,555
Indian River
Average rent
$1,850
Great Bridge
Average rent
$2,915
Deep Creek North
Average rent
$2,295
Deep Creek South
Average rent
$3,000
Great Bridge East
Average rent
$2,895
Western Branch South
Average rent
$2,500
Apartments
Average rent
$1,629
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,592
Last 30 days
1%
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
5%higher than the national median
Equal to the the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chesapeake, VA is 5% higher than the median rent in Carrollton, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,925
6%$1,712
$1,780
2%$1,366
12%$1,995
26%$1,599
1%$1,750
3%$1,595
5%$2,000
8%$1,995
5%$2,250
3%$2,300
4%Discover rentals in Chesapeake, VA
16h ago
Verified
1085 Libertyville Road, Chesapeake, VA 23320
1 bed
1 bath
$630
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4200 Reid St, Chesapeake, VA 23324
1–2 beds
1 bath
$654–$1,276
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
2901 Fireside Road, Chesapeake, VA 23324
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$834–$1,234
Apartment for rent
Available May 28
5d+ ago
Verified
3504 Executive Center Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23321
2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,335
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Pleasant Grove East house for rent in Chesapeake
2937 Cedarville Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Pleasant Grove West house for rent in Chesapeake
536 Saint Brides Rd W, Chesapeake, VA 23322
3 beds
2 baths
$3,300
House for rent
3d ago
420 Acorn Grove Ln, Chesapeake, VA 23320
3 beds
2 baths
$3,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Greenbrier East townhouse for rent in Chesapeake
1817 Carrollwood Cmn, Chesapeake, VA 23320
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
8h ago
Verified
929 Wintercress Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,821–$3,811
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
749 Green Tree Cir, Chesapeake, VA 23320
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$2,150
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 14
12h ago
Verified
2901 Fireside Road, Chesapeake, VA 23324
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$834–$1,234
Apartment for rent
Available May 28
16h ago
Verified
640 Belaire Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23320
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,890
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
749 Green Tree Cir, Chesapeake, VA 23320
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$2,150
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 14
12h ago
Verified
2901 Fireside Road, Chesapeake, VA 23324
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$834–$1,234
Apartment for rent
Available May 28
8h ago
Verified
929 Wintercress Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,821–$3,811
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
640 Belaire Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23320
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,890
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3504 Executive Center Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23321
2 beds
1 bath
$1,205–$1,335
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
150 Coveside Ln, Chesapeake, VA 23320
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,708–$3,025
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
1d ago
Verified
1207 Ohio St #B, Chesapeake, VA 23324
3 beds
2 baths
$2,850
$2,300
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
200 Oak Leaf Ct, Chesapeake, VA 23320
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,455–$1,675
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 $2,015 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chesapeake?
Average rent prices in Chesapeake have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Chesapeake rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chesapeake is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $90 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Chesapeake?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Chesapeake are Greenbrier West ($1,525/mo), South Norfolk ($1,555/mo), and Indian River ($1,850/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Chesapeake?
To comfortably afford rent in Chesapeake, you'd need to earn approximately $81,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Chesapeake?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Chesapeake average around $1,520/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,740/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).