Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Average rent in
Chester, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Chester
$2,178/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Chester is $2,178 per month as of June 2026. This is 12% above the national average rent, or $228 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chester
34
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 1% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $1,761, whereas a house costs $2,526. 1-bedroom apartments in Chester run $1,706 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,006.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $850 | 13% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,095 |  7% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,435 | 13% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $2,409 | 3% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 2% | 2% |
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 | $1,761 | 8% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,045 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,526 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $745 | 1% | 2% |
Studio
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,435
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,409
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
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
$1,761
Last 30 days
8%
Condos
Average rent
$1,045
Houses
Average rent
$2,526
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$745
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
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
12%higher than the national median
37%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chester, VA is 19% lower than the median rent in Chesterfield, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,678
18%$1,400
7%$2,000
4%$1,325
33%$1,247
4%$2,200
2%$2,485
10%$3,050
1%$1,199
3%$1,243
6%$1,650
1%$1,625
9%Discover rentals in Chester, VA
5d+ ago
11424 Elokomin Ave, Chester, VA 23831
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$628–$1,780
Apartment for rent
1d ago
11412 Elokomin Ave, Chester, VA 23831
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,421–$1,775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chester
2843 Sand Hills Dr, Chester, VA 23831
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chester
3 beds
2 baths
$1,995
House for rent
Available Jul 17
1d ago
House for rent in Chester
4019 Belspring Rd #1, Chester, VA 23831
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
House for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Chester
11304 Magill Terrace Dr, Chester, VA 23831
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Chester
11318 Ellingshire Court #1, Chester, VA 23831
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,100
House for rent
Available Apr 23
1d ago
12000 Reserve Manor Cir, Chester, VA 23831
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$2,640
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Condo for rent in Chester
12108 Calgary Loop #E002, Chester, VA 23831
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,300
Condo for rent
1d ago
11412 Elokomin Ave, Chester, VA 23831
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,421–$1,775
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
12208 Richmond St, Chester, VA 23831
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 19
4d ago
House for rent in Chester
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,495
House for rent
Available Jun 26
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chester
4 beds
2 baths
$2,395
House for rent
Available Aug 15
3d ago
Verified
12208 Richmond St, Chester, VA 23831
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 19
1d ago
12000 Reserve Manor Cir, Chester, VA 23831
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$2,220
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chester
14201 Harrowgate Rd, Chester, VA 23831
4 beds
2 baths
$2,300
House for rent
Available Jun 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 $2,178 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chester?
Average rent prices in Chester have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does Chester rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chester is 12% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $228 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 $87,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Chester?
Chester's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,700 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,800 monthly. Both bedroom types have experienced growth this year, with one-bedrooms up 9.9% and two-bedrooms increasing 5.2% compared to 2024.
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).