Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Chester, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Chester
$2,100/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Chester 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 Chester
36
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Chester rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Chester, VA
Average rent prices in Chester have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 14% 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
Chester, VA
Rent prices in Chester vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chester is $1,901, whereas a house costs $2,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Chester run $1,709 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,956.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,095 | 2% | 30% | |
2 bedroom | $1,699 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,433 | 2% |  7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,897 | 2% | No Change |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Chester, VA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,901 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $995 | 2% | - | |
Houses | $2,595 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $853 | 19% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
30%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,699
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,433
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,897
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Chester, VA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,901
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$853
Last 30 days
19%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Chester, 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 Chester, VA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Chester and Chesterfield by all bedroom counts and property types.
Chester
11%higher than the national median
26%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chester, VA is 12% lower than the median rent in Chesterfield, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,385
7%$1,685
3%$2,195
1%$1,545
23%$1,355
9%$2,200
3%$2,300
2%$2,997
5%$1,200
$1,200
11%$1,610
2%$1,750
4%Discover rentals in Chester, VA
1d ago
11424 Elokomin Ave, Chester, VA 23831
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$573–$1,869
Apartment for rent
1d ago
11412 Elokomin Ave, Chester, VA 23831
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,084–$1,828
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Chester
15210 Broadwater Ct #15210, Chester, VA 23831
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,595
House for rent
Available Aug 24
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Chester
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,250
House for rent
Available Nov 10
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Chester
11318 Ellingshire Ct #1, Chester, VA 23831
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,100
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Chester
11304 Magill Terrace Dr, Chester, VA 23831
3 beds
3.5 baths
$2,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chester
11934 Centre St #1, Chester, VA 23831
Studio
0 baths
$2,833
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
1d ago
11424 Elokomin Ave, Chester, VA 23831
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$573–$1,869
Apartment for rent
1d ago
11412 Elokomin Ave, Chester, VA 23831
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,084–$1,828
Apartment for rent
3h ago
12000 Reserve Manor Cir, Chester, VA 23831
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,573–$2,700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chester
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,595
House for rent
Available Sep 18
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chester
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,595
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chester
15508 Richmond St #1, Chester, VA 23836
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,600
House for rent
Available Nov 1
1d ago
11424 Elokomin Ave, Chester, VA 23831
3 beds
2 baths
$1,685–$1,869
Apartment for rent
3h ago
12000 Reserve Manor Cir, Chester, VA 23831
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,573–$2,700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chester
15508 Richmond St #1, Chester, VA 23836
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,600
House for rent
Available Nov 1
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Frequently asked questions for Chester, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Chester rental market.
How much is rent in Chester?
The average rent in Chester is $2,100 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chester?
Average rent prices in Chester have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.
How does Chester rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chester is 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Chester?
To comfortably afford rent in Chester, 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 Chester?
March offers the lowest rental prices in Chester, while May sees the highest rents with a 13.9% difference between peak and off-peak pricing throughout the year.
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).