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Rental Market Trends in Chesapeake, VA

What is the average rent in Chesapeake, VA?

$1,689/month

Average Rent

776 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Chesapeake, VA is $1,689 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,624/month, which means Chesapeake rent prices are 4% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Chesapeake, you can expect to pay about $1,817 per month for a studio, $1,689 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,780 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,197 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,817/month
409 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,689/month
776 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,780/month
1,022 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,197/month
1,289 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$994/month
180 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,759/month
935 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,255/month
1,214 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,780/month
1,825 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,593/month
902 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,931/month
1,362 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,835/month
731 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,234/month
1,390 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Chesapeake, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.2%, which averages out to $55 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 January 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
30% $1,001 - $1,500/month
44% $1,501 - $2,000/month
20% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chesapeake?

Based on current rent prices, Western Branch North, South Norfolk and Great Bridge East are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chesapeake.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Western Branch North
$1,475/month
774 Sq Ft
South Norfolk
$1,482/month
786 Sq Ft
Great Bridge East
$1,555/month
693 Sq Ft
Great Bridge
$1,555/month
784 Sq Ft
Ashley Woods
$1,559/month
683 Sq Ft
Indian River
$1,665/month
750 Sq Ft
Greenbrier East
$1,757/month
761 Sq Ft
Pleasant Grove West
$1,778/month
729 Sq Ft
Hideaway at Greenbrier
$1,812/month
754 Sq Ft
Greenbrier West
$1,950/month
778 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Chesapeake?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Greenbrier West
$1,950/month
778 Sq Ft
Hideaway at Greenbrier
$1,812/month
754 Sq Ft
Pleasant Grove West
$1,778/month
729 Sq Ft
Greenbrier East
$1,757/month
761 Sq Ft
Indian River
$1,665/month
750 Sq Ft
Ashley Woods
$1,559/month
683 Sq Ft
Great Bridge East
$1,555/month
693 Sq Ft
Great Bridge
$1,555/month
784 Sq Ft
South Norfolk
$1,482/month
786 Sq Ft
Western Branch North
$1,475/month
774 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
$1,757/month
761 Sq Ft
Greenbrier West
$1,950/month
778 Sq Ft
Indian River
$1,665/month
750 Sq Ft
Western Branch North
$1,475/month
774 Sq Ft
Hideaway at Greenbrier
$1,812/month
754 Sq Ft
Pleasant Grove West
$1,778/month
729 Sq Ft
South Norfolk
$1,482/month
786 Sq Ft
Ashley Woods
$1,559/month
683 Sq Ft
Great Bridge East
$1,555/month
693 Sq Ft
Great Bridge
$1,555/month
784 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 $1,689, you’ll want to make about $5,630 per month or $67,560 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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$2,330/month
One Bedroom
$1,485/month
$1,830/month
Two Bedroom
$1,645/month
$1,856/month
Three Bedroom
$1,770/month
$2,309/month
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Chesapeake Pointe

Chesapeake Pointe

3537 Towne Pointe Rd,
Chesapeake, VA 23321

$1,229 - $1,834 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds

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Cottage Trails at Culpepper Landing

3000 Conservancy Dr,
Chesapeake, VA 23323

$1,817 - $3,527 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Greenbrier Woods Apartments

Greenbrier Woods Apartments

1314 Kingston Way,
Chesapeake, VA 23320

$1,595 - $2,055 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds

Cedars

Cedars

200 Red Cedar Ct,
Chesapeake, VA 23320

$1,465 - $1,600 Plus Fees

1-2 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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