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Rental Market Trends in Chesapeake, VA

What is the average rent in Chesapeake, VA?

$1,719/month

Average Rent

778 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+5.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Chesapeake, VA is $1,719 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,626/month, which means Chesapeake rent prices are 6% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Chesapeake, you can expect to pay about $1,832 per month for a studio, $1,719 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,790 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,235 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,832/month
409 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,719/month
778 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,790/month
1,020 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,235/month
1,289 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$895/month
1,624 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,778/month
1,177 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,173/month
958 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,835/month
1,669 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,418/month
755 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,764/month
1,265 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,714/month
807 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,081/month
1,127 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Chesapeake, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 5.3%, which averages out to $91 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 March 2026
$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
33% $1,501 - $2,000/month
29% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chesapeake?

Based on current rent prices, Deep Creek North, Western Branch South and Western Branch North are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chesapeake.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Deep Creek North
$1,020/month
859 Sq Ft
Western Branch South
$1,499/month
816 Sq Ft
Western Branch North
$1,540/month
769 Sq Ft
Ashley Woods
$1,671/month
670 Sq Ft
South Norfolk
$1,716/month
792 Sq Ft
Indian River
$1,749/month
759 Sq Ft
Greenbrier East
$1,784/month
774 Sq Ft
Hideaway at Greenbrier
$1,833/month
750 Sq Ft
Pleasant Grove West
$1,841/month
900 Sq Ft
Greenbrier West
$1,958/month
762 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
$1,958/month
762 Sq Ft
Pleasant Grove West
$1,841/month
900 Sq Ft
Hideaway at Greenbrier
$1,833/month
750 Sq Ft
Greenbrier East
$1,784/month
774 Sq Ft
Indian River
$1,749/month
759 Sq Ft
South Norfolk
$1,716/month
792 Sq Ft
Ashley Woods
$1,671/month
670 Sq Ft
Western Branch North
$1,540/month
769 Sq Ft
Western Branch South
$1,499/month
816 Sq Ft
Deep Creek North
$1,020/month
859 Sq Ft

Which Chesapeake neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Greenbrier East
$1,784/month
774 Sq Ft
Greenbrier West
$1,958/month
762 Sq Ft
Indian River
$1,749/month
759 Sq Ft
Western Branch North
$1,540/month
769 Sq Ft
Hideaway at Greenbrier
$1,833/month
750 Sq Ft
South Norfolk
$1,716/month
792 Sq Ft
Pleasant Grove West
$1,841/month
900 Sq Ft
Ashley Woods
$1,671/month
670 Sq Ft
Deep Creek North
$1,020/month
859 Sq Ft
Western Branch South
$1,499/month
816 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 $1,719, you’ll want to make about $5,730 per month or $68,760 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

Deep Creek North

Chesapeake, VA

Greenbrier West

Chesapeake, VA

Studio
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$2,338/month
One Bedroom
$1,120/month
$1,897/month
Two Bedroom
$1,283/month
$1,908/month
Three Bedroom
$1,484/month
$2,318/month
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Chesapeake Pointe

Chesapeake Pointe

3537 Towne Pointe Rd,
Chesapeake, VA 23321

$1,229 - $1,924 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds

Cottage Trails at Culpepper Landing

Cottage Trails at Culpepper Landing

3000 Conservancy Dr,
Chesapeake, VA 23323

$1,992 - $3,907 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Hideaway at Greenbrier

Hideaway at Greenbrier

150 Coveside Ln,
Chesapeake, VA 23320

$1,620 - $2,844 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Holly Point

Holly Point

2540 Holly Point Blvd,
Chesapeake, VA 23325

$1,576 - $2,810 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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† 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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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