Chester, VA rental market

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Last updated September 22, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Chester, VA is $2,400.

Average rent

$2,400

Month-over-month change

+$342

Year-over-year change

+$140

Available rentals

58

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $573 to $10,000.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$7001
$8001
$9001
$1,0001
$1,1001
$1,3001
$1,4001
$1,5006
$1,6002
$1,7005
$1,8002
$2,0005
$2,1002
$2,2004
$2,3003
$2,4002
$2,5005
$2,6002
$2,7003
$2,8003
$2,9007
$3,0004
$3,1006
$3,2007
$3,3002
$3,9001
$5,000+2

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $140 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$2,100$2,100
Feb$2,025$1,879
Mar$2,032$1,987
Apr$2,200$2,120
May$2,350$2,250
Jun$2,250$2,099
Jul$2,350$2,046
Aug$2,350$2,039
Sep$2,345$2,072
Oct$2,100No data
Nov$2,100No data
Dec$2,200No data

Market temperature

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

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Chester, VA is 20% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The average rent in Chester, VA is $2,400.

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

The average rent for a studio apartment in Chester, VA is $1,000 per month.

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

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Chester, VA is $1,518 per month.

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

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Chester, VA is $1,720 per month.

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

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Chester, VA is $2,200 per month.

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

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Chester, VA is $3,075 per month.

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

Houses in Chester, VA rent between $573 - $10,000 with an average rent of $2,400.

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

In the last year, the rent in Chester, VA increased by $140

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

In the last month, the rent in Chester, VA increased by $342

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

There are currently 58 rentals available in Chester, VA.

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

The average rent in Chester, VA is $2,400 — 20% higher the national average of $2,000.

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