Chesapeake

Background Image

Chesapeake, VA

Area Guide

Norfolk suburb is full of natural amenities and serenity.

Relaxed Affordable Convenient Suburban Family-friendly Nature

Chesapeake, spanning 351 square miles in Hampton Roads, combines suburban living with natural surroundings. The city features diverse housing options from waterfront properties along the Elizabeth River to established neighborhoods in Great Bridge and Western Branch. Current rental data shows one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,607, while two-bedroom rentals average $1,737 monthly. The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge stands as a centerpiece for outdoor recreation, offering miles of trails for hiking and wildlife observation. Residents enjoy convenient access to Virginia Beach's shoreline and Norfolk's downtown, while established areas like Greenbrier and Deep Creek maintain their own neighborhood character.

The Battle of Great Bridge site preserves the city's Revolutionary War heritage, while modern Chesapeake thrives as an economic center, home to Dollar Tree's corporate headquarters and Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. The city features outdoor spaces like the Chesapeake Arboretum and access to the Intracoastal Waterway. With a population approaching 250,000, Chesapeake maintains its community atmosphere while offering convenient access to shopping, dining, and recreation throughout Hampton Roads.

Explore the City

A nearby pier in the evening

Beach near Chesapeake

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Chesapeake, VA is $1,813 for a studio, $1,662 for one bedroom, $1,762 for two bedrooms, and $2,184 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chesapeake has increased by 3.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,662/month
771 Sq Ft
House
$2,404/month
1,444 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,847/month
1,155 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,980/month
904 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Chesapeake, VA

Transportation

37

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

22

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Cedar Road Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

924 Students

Great Bridge Intermediate School

Public

Grades 3-5

698 Students

Southwestern Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

544 Students

G.A. Treakle Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

421 Students

Grassfield Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

1,352 Students

Hickory Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,336 Students

Great Bridge Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,223 Students

Oscar Smith Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

958 Students

Deep Creek Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

770 Students

Jolliff Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

702 Students

Hickory High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,581 Students

Grassfield High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,314 Students

Great Bridge High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,624 Students

Western Branch High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,121 Students

Deep Creek High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,597 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Chesapeake Planetarium
  • Chesapeake Arboretum
  • Stumpy Lake
  • Nauticus
  • Children's Museum of Virginia

Airports

  • Norfolk International
  • Newport News/Williamsburg International

Top Apartments in Chesapeake

Houses for Rent in Chesapeake

Property Management Companies in Chesapeake, VA

Search Nearby Rentals

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.