Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Chesterfield, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Chesterfield

$2,395/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chesterfield is $2,395 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $495 more per month.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chesterfield

33

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chesterfield rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%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 increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,745, whereas a house costs $2,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Chesterfield run $1,611 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,913.

Listings

Studio

$1,415

No Change

2%

1 bedroom

$1,645

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,941

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,400

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$2,672

4%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,415

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,645

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,941

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,672

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

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$2,395
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,152
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chesterfield, VA is 11% higher than the median rent in Chester, VA.

Discover rentals in Chesterfield, VA

6901 Courthouse Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chesterfield

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,845

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
10213 Carol Anne Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chesterfield

ResidentialLease, Chesterfield, VA

10213 Carol Anne Rd, Chesterfield, VA 23832

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
5100 Brightridge Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chesterfield

3 beds

2 baths

$2,170

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
10731 Timberun Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chesterfield

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,195

Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,395 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chesterfield?

Average rent prices in Chesterfield have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Chesterfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chesterfield is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $495 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 $96,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

October offers the best rental deals in Chesterfield, with rents running about 5% lower than July, which sees the highest prices of 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).

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