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Average Rent in Chesapeake VA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Chesapeake VA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,095/mo
Lowest Available
$1,605/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
51
available now
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Chesapeake VA?
As of April 2026, the average rent in Chesapeake VA is $2,095 per month across 3 apartment communities and 51 available units.
The most affordable option is The Cascades starting at $1,605/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,720/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,146/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,374/mo.
Prices range from $1,605 to $2,473 per month. The most common price point is the $2,000 range, where 18 units are currently listed.
Chesapeake VA Rent Price History
Collecting price history
Daily snapshots are being recorded. Trend charts will appear once we have enough data points.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Chesapeake VA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Chesapeake VA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cascades | $1,605/mo | $1,980/mo | 21 | 4 |
| Infinity at Centerville Crossing | $1,655/mo | $2,003/mo | 6 | 4.3 |
| MAA Adalay Bay | $1,878/mo | $2,219/mo | 24 | 4.1 |
Google Search Trends for Chesapeake VA Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$84,000/year
30 percent rule — using our average rent of $2,095/mo.
Comfortable income
$101,000/year
25 percent rule — leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,605/mo), you need to earn at least $64,000/year.
Cost of living in Chesapeake VA
We only have live rent data for Chesapeake VA so far — the full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,095 |
| Estimated total | $2,095/mo |
Methodology
† Rent data is sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living estimates for utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and other goods and services combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures (median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, rent as percentage of income) come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
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