Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 28, 2026
Average rent in
Chesapeake, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 28, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Chesapeake
$2,100/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Chesapeake is $2,100 per month as of September 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $200 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chesapeake
163
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 8% 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 $1,675, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Chesapeake run $1,669 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,679.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,535 |  2% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,669 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,801 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,295 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,100 | No Change | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Deep Creek North | $1,995 | |
Great Bridge | $2,581 | |
Great Bridge East | $2,575 | |
Greenbrier East | $2,290 | |
Greenbrier West | $1,800 | |
Indian River | $2,147 | |
Pleasant Grove West | $2,397 | |
South Norfolk | $1,595 | |
Western Branch North | $1,895 | |
Western Branch South | $1,769 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,675 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,100 | 5% | 5% | |
Houses | $2,650 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,535
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,669
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,801
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
Greenbrier East
Average rent
$2,290
Greenbrier West
Average rent
$1,800
Western Branch North
Average rent
$1,895
South Norfolk
Average rent
$1,595
Indian River
Average rent
$2,147
Great Bridge
Average rent
$2,581
Deep Creek North
Average rent
$1,995
Great Bridge East
Average rent
$2,575
Western Branch South
Average rent
$1,769
Pleasant Grove West
Average rent
$2,397
Apartments
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
2%
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
11%higher than the national median
14%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chesapeake, VA is 3% lower than the median rent in Carrollton, VA.
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$2,157
23%$1,617
1%$1,798
6%$1,341
3%$2,617
23%$1,627
2%$1,695
3%$1,650
7%$2,697
29%$2,000
4%$2,201
3%$2,197
16%Discover rentals in Chesapeake, VA
3d ago
Verified
1085 Libertyville Road, Chesapeake, VA 23320
1 bed
1 bath
$630
Apartment for rent
11m 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
2d ago
Verified
3504 Executive Center Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23321
2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,335
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Great Bridge house for rent in Chesapeake
404 Soft Pine Ct #NA, Chesapeake, VA 23322
4 beds
3 baths
$3,950
House for rent
Available Dec 1
9h ago
Great Bridge East house for rent in Chesapeake
101 Stadium Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23322
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,800
House for rent
3d ago
Greenbrier East house for rent in Chesapeake
908 Cooper Ln, Chesapeake, VA 23320
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,000
$3,800
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Pleasant Grove West condo for rent in Chesapeake
303 Middleton Way #1, Chesapeake, VA 23322
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,300
Condo for rent
Available Nov 15
11h ago
Verified
929 Wintercress Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,956–$3,843
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
640 Belaire Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23320
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3504 Executive Center Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23321
2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,335
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
749 Green Tree Cir, Chesapeake, VA 23320
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,560–$1,925
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 28
1d ago
Verified
150 Coveside Ln, Chesapeake, VA 23320
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,658–$2,688
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
3d ago
Verified
2901 Fireside Road, Chesapeake, VA 23324
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$834–$1,234
Apartment for rent
Available May 28
11h ago
Verified
929 Wintercress Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,956–$3,843
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3504 Executive Center Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23321
2 beds
1 bath
$1,335
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
150 Coveside Ln, Chesapeake, VA 23320
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,658–$2,688
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
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
1d ago
3537 Towne Point Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23321
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,229–$2,004
Price drop
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 $2,100 per month as of September 26, 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 8% since last year.
How does Chesapeake rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chesapeake is 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Chesapeake?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Chesapeake are South Norfolk ($1,595/mo), Western Branch South ($1,769/mo), and Greenbrier West ($1,800/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Chesapeake?
To comfortably afford rent in Chesapeake, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/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).