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Rental Market Trends in Chesterfield, VA

What is the average rent in Chesterfield, VA?

$1,477/month

Average Rent

711 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Chesterfield, VA is $1,477 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,624/month, which means Chesterfield rent prices are 9% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Chesterfield, you can expect to pay about $1,334 per month for a studio, $1,477 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,677 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,914 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,334/month
587 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,477/month
711 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,677/month
1,043 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,914/month
1,242 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,222/month
1,489 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,728/month
2,326 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,519/month
1,963 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,650/month
2,061 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Chesterfield, VA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.1%, which averages out to $0 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Chesterfield, VA
Last Updated January 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Chesterfield, VA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
67% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Chesterfield is $1,477, you’ll want to make about $4,923 per month or $59,076 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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Madison Ironbridge

Madison Ironbridge

11750 Alliance Cir,
Chester, VA 23831

$1,649 - $2,844 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds

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Belmont Hills Apartments

4037 Lamplighter Dr,
Richmond, VA 23234

$1,165 - $2,590 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds

Sterling Glen Apartments

Sterling Glen Apartments

7300 Southwind Dr,
Chesterfield, VA 23832

$1,330 - $2,180 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds

Addison at Swift Creek

Addison at Swift Creek

4100 Lonas Pky,
Midlothian, VA 23112

$1,490 - $1,992 Total Monthly Price

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1 Community in Chesterfield
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1 Community in Chesterfield
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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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