Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Virginia State University, VA

Median rent

Median rent in South Chesterfield

$1,253/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Chesterfield is $1,253 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $647 less per month.

$1.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Chesterfield

167

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Chesterfield rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 5% 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 $1,195, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in South Chesterfield run $1,163 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,275.

Listings

Studio

$1,199

-

12%

1 bedroom

$1,081

-

1%

2 bedroom

$1,300

-

7%

3 bedroom

$1,762

-

16%

4 bedroom

$2,450

-

30%

Studio

Average rent

$1,199

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,081

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,762

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last year

30%

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.

Discover rentals in Virginia State University, VA

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

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Petersburg

1 bed

1 bath

$695

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.
633 Washington St #205 - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Petersburg

Washington Columns

633 Washington St #205, Petersburg, VA 23803

1 bed

1 bath

$795

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.
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.

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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 $1,253 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Chesterfield?

Average rent prices in South Chesterfield have increased by 5% since last year.

How does South Chesterfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Chesterfield is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $647 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 $50,000/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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