Chesapeake, VA rental market

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Last updated September 20, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Chesapeake, VA is $2,141.

Average rent

$2,141

Month-over-month change

-$159

Year-over-year change

-$109

Available rentals

200

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $900 to $4,800.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$8006
$9007
$1,0002
$1,10011
$1,2009
$1,3006
$1,40010
$1,50012
$1,60011
$1,70012
$1,80012
$1,90015
$2,00012
$2,1008
$2,20012
$2,3008
$2,4009
$2,50011
$2,6006
$2,7007
$2,8007
$2,90012
$3,00011
$3,1006
$3,2006
$3,3006
$3,4005
$3,5003
$3,6006
$3,7003
$3,8002
$3,9005
$4,0003
$4,1003
$4,2002
$4,3001
$4,4001
$4,5003
$4,6001
$4,7001
$4,800+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $109 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$2,150$2,100
Feb$2,100$2,074
Mar$2,144$2,069
Apr$1,975$2,125
May$1,975$2,000
Jun$2,095$2,099
Jul$2,150$2,150
Aug$2,057$2,200
Sep$2,150$2,250
Oct$2,295No data
Nov$2,120No data
Dec$2,200No data

Market temperature

The Chesapeake, VA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Chesapeake, VA is 7% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Chesapeake, VA?

The average rent in Chesapeake, VA is $2,141.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Chesapeake, VA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Chesapeake, VA is $1,650 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Chesapeake, VA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Chesapeake, VA is $1,600 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Chesapeake, VA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Chesapeake, VA is $1,760 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Chesapeake, VA?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Chesapeake, VA is $2,395 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Chesapeake, VA?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Chesapeake, VA is $2,617 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Chesapeake, VA?

Houses in Chesapeake, VA rent between $900 - $4,800 with an average rent of $2,141.

8. How has the rent in Chesapeake, VA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Chesapeake, VA decreased by $109

9. How much has the rent in Chesapeake, VA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Chesapeake, VA decreased by $159

10. How many available rentals are there in Chesapeake, VA?

There are currently 200 rentals available in Chesapeake, VA.

11. How do rent prices in Chesapeake, VA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Chesapeake, VA is $2,141 — 7.05% higher the national average of $2,000.

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