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Rental Market Trends in Chester, VA

What is the average rent in Chester, VA?

$1,519/month

Average Rent

729 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Chester, VA is $1,519 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/month, which means Chester rent prices are 7% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Chester, you can expect to pay about $1,023 per month for a studio, $1,519 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,747 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,966 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,023/month
665 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,519/month
729 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,747/month
1,044 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,966/month
1,370 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,268/month
1,715 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,066/month
2,340 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Chester, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.4%, which averages out to $51 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 Chester, VA
Last Updated March 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Chester, VA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
23% $1,001 - $1,500/month
68% $1,501 - $2,000/month
9% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chester?

Based on current rent prices, South Chester is the most affordable neighborhood in Chester.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Chester
$1,499/month
728 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Chester?

Based on current rent prices, South Chester is the most expensive neighborhood in Chester.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Chester
$1,499/month
728 Sq Ft

Which Chester neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Chester with the most apartments available is South Chester .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Chester
$1,499/month
728 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Chester is $1,519, you’ll want to make about $5,063 per month or $60,756 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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Chester, VA

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11750 Alliance Cir,
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$1,626 - $2,941 Plus Fees

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1920 Dunlap C...,
Chester, VA 23836

$1,954 - $2,341 Total Monthly Price

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Jane at Moore's Lake

12300 Moore’s Lake Rd,
Chester, VA 23831

$1,507 - $2,237 Plus Fees

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3524 Festival Park Plz,
Chester, VA 23831

$1,808 Total Monthly Price

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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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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