Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Virginia State University, VA

Median rent

Median rent in South Chesterfield

$1,345/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Chesterfield is $1,345 per month as of September 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $555 less per month.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Chesterfield

168

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Chesterfield rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Virginia State University, VA

Average rent prices in South Chesterfield have increased by 14% 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 Virginia State University, VA

Rent prices in South Chesterfield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Chesterfield is $1,224, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in South Chesterfield run $1,164 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,345.

Listings

Studio

$1,240

-

28%

1 bedroom

$1,112

-

1%

2 bedroom

$1,350

-

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,797

-

12%

4 bedroom

$2,472

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,240

Last year

28%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,112

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,797

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,472

The table above reflects average rent prices in Virginia State University, 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.

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633 W Washington St #10 - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

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55+ Community in Petersburg

633 W Washington St #10, Petersburg, VA 23803

1 bed

1 bath

$595

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5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hopewell

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403 Monticello Dr, Hopewell, VA 23860

2 beds

1 bath

$750

401 Monticello Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Hopewell

ResidentialLease, Hopewell, VA

401 Monticello Dr, Hopewell, VA 23860

2 beds

1 bath

$850

1517 Halifax St #15 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Petersburg

2 beds

1 bath

$895

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Frequently asked questions for Virginia State University, 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 $1,345 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Chesterfield?

Average rent prices in South Chesterfield have increased by 14% since last year.

How does South Chesterfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Chesterfield is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $555 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 $54,000/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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