Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Fort Lee, VA

Median rent

Median rent in South Chesterfield

$1,333/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Chesterfield is $1,333 per month as of October 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $567 less per month.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Chesterfield

241

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Chesterfield rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Fort Lee, VA

Average rent prices in South Chesterfield have increased by 2% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Fort Lee, VA

Rent prices in South Chesterfield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Chesterfield is $1,247, whereas a house costs $1,895. 1-bedroom apartments in South Chesterfield run $1,164 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.

Listings

Studio

$1,199

-

12%

1 bedroom

$1,057

-

3%

2 bedroom

$1,345

-

10%

3 bedroom

$1,950

-

27%

4 bedroom

$2,450

-

30%

Studio

Average rent

$1,199

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,057

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,345

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last year

27%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last year

30%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fort Lee, 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.

Discover rentals in Fort Lee, VA

1150 Wilcox St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Petersburg

2 beds

1 bath

$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.
1151 Wilcox St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Townhouse for rent in Petersburg

2 beds

1 bath

$885

Price dropped $110Additional 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.

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Hopewell

1009 Ashland Ave #B, Hopewell, VA 23860

2 beds

1.5 baths

$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.
1017 Liberty Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hopewell

ResidentialLease, Hopewell, VA

1017 Liberty Ave #B, Hopewell, VA 23860

2 beds

1 bath

$925

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Fort Lee, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the South Chesterfield rental market.

How much is rent in South Chesterfield?

The average rent in South Chesterfield is $1,333 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Chesterfield?

Average rent prices in South Chesterfield have increased by 2% since last year.

How does South Chesterfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Chesterfield is 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $567 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in South Chesterfield?

To comfortably afford rent in South Chesterfield, you'd need to earn approximately $53,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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