Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Chesterfield, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Chesterfield

$2,678/mo

increased by22%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chesterfield is $2,678 per month as of June 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $728 more per month.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chesterfield

32

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chesterfield rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Chesterfield, VA

Average rent prices in Chesterfield have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 22% 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 Chesterfield, VA

Rent prices in Chesterfield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chesterfield is $1,877, whereas a house costs $2,725. 1-bedroom apartments in Chesterfield run $1,570 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,079.

Listings

Studio

$1,410

No Change

1%

1 bedroom

$1,614

7%

12%

2 bedroom

$2,042

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,504

No Change

9%

4 bedroom

$2,900

8%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$1,410

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,614

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,042

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,504

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

19%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Chesterfield, 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 Chesterfield, VA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Chesterfield and Chester by all bedroom counts and property types.

Chesterfield

Median rent price$2,678
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,178
increased by12%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chesterfield, VA is 23% higher than the median rent in Chester, VA.

Discover rentals in Chesterfield, VA

7617 Valencia Rd - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Chesterfield

House for rent

6711 Caribbean Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chesterfield

House for rent

7731 Drexelbrook Rd - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Chesterfield

3 Bed, 2 Bath Home with Fenced Yard / Available Now!

7731 Drexelbrook Rd, Chesterfield, VA 23832

3 beds

2 baths

$2,200

House for rent

14445 Hancock Towns Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Chesterfield

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,200

House for rent

Available Aug 25

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Frequently asked questions for Chesterfield, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Chesterfield rental market.

How much is rent in Chesterfield?

The average rent in Chesterfield is $2,678 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chesterfield?

Average rent prices in Chesterfield have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 22% since last year.

How does Chesterfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chesterfield is 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $728 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Chesterfield?

To comfortably afford rent in Chesterfield, you'd need to earn approximately $107,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Chesterfield?

Chesterfield's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,000 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions with two-bedrooms commanding about $400 more than one-bedroom options.

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).

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