Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Average rent in
Chesapeake, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Chesapeake, VA rent rose 3.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,000/month. Renters today are paying roughly the same amount per month as last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat in recent months.
Compared to national trends
Chesapeake rents run 2.6% above the $1,950/month national median, positioning the city as a mid-tier metro with a modest premium over the national market.
Price ranges
Studios in Chesapeake rent for about $1,535/month, 1-bedrooms $1,600/month, 2-bedrooms $1,786/month, and 3-bedrooms $2,300/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,998/month. Houses have a median rent of $2,500/month compared to $1,675/month for apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
Deep Creek West rents fell 41.2% year over year to $1,675/month across 18 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 3.6% rent increase, showing a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Chesapeake
$2,000/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Chesapeake is $2,000 per month as of May 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
159
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 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 $1,675, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Chesapeake run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,710.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,535 |  7% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,600 | 4% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,786 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,300 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,997 | 4% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Deep Creek North | $2,395 | |
Deep Creek South | $2,499 | |
Great Bridge | $2,087 | |
Greenbrier East | $2,095 | |
Greenbrier West | $1,600 | |
Indian River | $2,000 | |
Pleasant Grove East | $1,700 | |
Pleasant Grove West | $1,900 | |
South Norfolk | $1,952 | |
Western Branch North | $1,895 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,675 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,500 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,535
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,786
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,997
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
Greenbrier East
Average rent
$2,095
Greenbrier West
Average rent
$1,600
Western Branch North
Average rent
$1,895
South Norfolk
Average rent
$1,952
Indian River
Average rent
$2,000
Great Bridge
Average rent
$2,087
Deep Creek North
Average rent
$2,395
Pleasant Grove West
Average rent
$1,900
Deep Creek South
Average rent
$2,499
Pleasant Grove East
Average rent
$1,700
Apartments
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
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
3%higher than the national median
1%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chesapeake, VA is 3% higher than the median rent in Carrollton, VA.
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$1,932
15%$1,635
2%$1,640
4%$1,300
6%$1,750
23%$1,599
7%$1,650
6%$1,552
5%$2,595
1%$1,900
6%$2,100
1%$1,997
4%Discover rentals in Chesapeake, VA
21h ago
Verified
1085 Libertyville Road, Chesapeake, VA 23320
1 bed
1 bath
$630
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4200 Reid St, Chesapeake, VA 23324
1–2 beds
1 bath
$654–$1,276
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2901 Fireside Road, Chesapeake, VA 23324
2 beds
1 bath
$994
Apartment for rent
5d+ 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
1137 Kingsbury Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23322
5 beds
4 baths
$5,000
$4,850
Price drop
House for rent
4d ago
Greenbrier East house for rent in Chesapeake
1017 Windswept Cir #NA, Chesapeake, VA 23320
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,800
House for rent
Available Jul 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
9h ago
Pleasant Grove West house for rent in Chesapeake
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
House for rent
Available Jul 10
9h ago
Verified
640 Belaire Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23320
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,803–$2,608
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
929 Wintercress Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,652–$4,211
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3504 Executive Center Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23321
2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,335
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
249 Allure Ln, Chesapeake, VA 23322
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
640 Belaire Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23320
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,803–$2,608
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
929 Wintercress Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,652–$4,211
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3504 Executive Center Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23321
2 beds
1 bath
$1,335
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
150 Coveside Ln, Chesapeake, VA 23320
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,643–$3,497
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
22h ago
3537 Towne Point Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23321
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,239–$1,894
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1301 Canal Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23323
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,295 –$1,475
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 $2,000 per month as of May 14, 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 4% 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 ($1,600/mo), Pleasant Grove East ($1,700/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).