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Rental Market Trends in Chesapeake, VA

What is the average rent in Chesapeake, VA?

$1,663/month

Average Rent

771 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Chesapeake, VA is $1,663 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,631/month, which means Chesapeake rent prices are 2% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Chesapeake, you can expect to pay about $1,813 per month for a studio, $1,663 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,760 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,194 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,813/month
409 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,663/month
771 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,760/month
1,023 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,194/month
1,298 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,125/month
290 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,949/month
1,150 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,295/month
1,167 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,777/month
1,709 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,675/month
955 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,318/month
1,233 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,973/month
818 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,070/month
1,028 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Chesapeake, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.1%, which averages out to $52 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Chesapeake, VA
Last Updated December 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Chesapeake, VA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
6% $700 - $1,000/month
31% $1,001 - $1,500/month
37% $1,501 - $2,000/month
25% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chesapeake?

Based on current rent prices, Western Branch North, Logans Mill and Woodgate Commons are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chesapeake.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Western Branch North
$1,430/month
767 Sq Ft
Logans Mill
$1,485/month
778 Sq Ft
Woodgate Commons
$1,485/month
778 Sq Ft
South Norfolk
$1,523/month
758 Sq Ft
Ashley Woods
$1,571/month
684 Sq Ft
Great Bridge
$1,581/month
804 Sq Ft
Indian River
$1,627/month
757 Sq Ft
Greenbrier East
$1,711/month
762 Sq Ft
Hideaway at Greenbrier
$1,728/month
762 Sq Ft
Pleasant Grove West
$1,827/month
767 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Chesapeake?

Based on current rent prices, Greenbrier West, Pleasant Grove West and Hideaway at Greenbrier are the most expensive neighborhoods in Chesapeake.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Greenbrier West
$2,009/month
784 Sq Ft
Pleasant Grove West
$1,827/month
767 Sq Ft
Hideaway at Greenbrier
$1,728/month
762 Sq Ft
Greenbrier East
$1,711/month
762 Sq Ft
Indian River
$1,627/month
757 Sq Ft
Great Bridge
$1,581/month
804 Sq Ft
Ashley Woods
$1,571/month
684 Sq Ft
South Norfolk
$1,523/month
758 Sq Ft
Logans Mill
$1,485/month
778 Sq Ft
Woodgate Commons
$1,485/month
778 Sq Ft

Which Chesapeake neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Chesapeake with the most apartments available are Greenbrier East, Indian River and Greenbrier West .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Greenbrier East
$1,711/month
762 Sq Ft
Indian River
$1,627/month
757 Sq Ft
Greenbrier West
$2,009/month
784 Sq Ft
Hideaway at Greenbrier
$1,728/month
762 Sq Ft
Western Branch North
$1,430/month
767 Sq Ft
South Norfolk
$1,523/month
758 Sq Ft
Pleasant Grove West
$1,827/month
767 Sq Ft
Great Bridge
$1,581/month
804 Sq Ft
Logans Mill
$1,485/month
778 Sq Ft
Ashley Woods
$1,571/month
684 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Chesapeake, VA?

Because the average rent in Chesapeake is $1,663, you’ll want to make about $5,543 per month or $66,516 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Chesapeake, VA

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Apartment Averages

Western Branch North

Chesapeake, VA

Greenbrier West

Chesapeake, VA

Studio
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$2,325/month
One Bedroom
$1,458/month
$1,748/month
Two Bedroom
$1,609/month
$1,817/month
Three Bedroom
$1,776/month
$2,373/month
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Apartment communities in Chesapeake we think you'll love

Chesapeake Pointe

Chesapeake Pointe

3537 Towne Pointe Rd,
Chesapeake, VA 23321

$1,019 - $1,764

1-3 Beds

The Morgan

The Morgan

111 Gateway Ct,
Chesapeake, VA 23320

$1,646 - $7,394

1-3 Beds

Tattersall Chesapeake

Tattersall Chesapeake

504 Cap Stone Arch,
Chesapeake, VA 23323

$1,755 - $2,875

1-3 Beds

Fenwyck Manor Apartments

Fenwyck Manor Apartments

1805 Kerwyck Pl,
Chesapeake, VA 23320

$1,649 - $2,199

1-3 Beds

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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