Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Chesterfield, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Chesterfield

$2,385/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chesterfield is $2,385 per month as of September 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $485 more per month.

$1.42

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chesterfield

32

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,734, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Chesterfield run $1,543 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,951.

Listings

Studio

$1,410

No Change

3%

1 bedroom

$1,617

5%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,965

No Change

8%

3 bedroom

$2,397

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,687

2%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,410

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,617

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,965

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,397

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,687

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

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$2,385
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chesterfield, VA is 14% 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

$2,045

$1,945

Price drop

10612 Ridgerun Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chesterfield

ResidentialLease, Midlothian, VA

10612 Ridgerun Rd, Chesterfield, VA 23832

3 beds

2 baths

$2,000

3600 Ghent Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chesterfield

3 beds

2 baths

$2,100

16321 Rhodes Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chesterfield

Cape Code Near national park

16321 Rhodes Ln, Chesterfield, VA 23838

4 beds

2 baths

$2,150

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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 $2,385 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chesterfield?

Average rent prices in Chesterfield have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $485 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 $95,000/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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