Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Fort Lee, VA

Median rent

Median rent in South Chesterfield

$1,408/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Chesterfield is $1,408 per month as of September 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $492 less per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Chesterfield

237

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Chesterfield rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 18% 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 $1,281, whereas a house costs $1,948. 1-bedroom apartments in South Chesterfield run $1,186 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.

Listings

Studio

$1,240

-

49%

1 bedroom

$1,100

-

2%

2 bedroom

$1,395

-

2%

3 bedroom

$1,884

-

19%

4 bedroom

$2,495

-

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,240

Last year

49%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,884

Last year

19%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last year

4%

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

Lambert Landing I - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.7

Very good

Lambert Landing I

11424 Elokomin Ave, Chester, VA 23831

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$573–$1,869

633 W Washington St #10 - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Petersburg

55+ Community in Petersburg

633 W Washington St #10, Petersburg, VA 23803

1 bed

1 bath

$595

2401 Dublin St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hopewell

Private rooms for rent in Hopewell VA Available 10/1/2026

2401 Dublin St #NA, Hopewell, VA 23860

5 beds

3 baths

$650

2401 Dublin St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hopewell

Private rooms for rent. Available 10/1/2026

2401 Dublin St, Hopewell, VA 23860

1 bed

1 bath

$650

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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 $1,408 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Chesterfield?

Average rent prices in South Chesterfield have increased by 18% since last year.

How does South Chesterfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Chesterfield is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $492 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 $56,000/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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