← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Chesapeake, VA, over the past three years
Rent in Chesapeake, VA
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$2,092
1-year change
+6.7%
3-year change
+17.9%
Metro, 1-year change
+6.6%
Rents in Chesapeake rose +6.7%, faster than the US overall (+2.5%). Expect landlords to push; compare your offer with your own ZIP, which can differ a lot from the city.
Typical rent in Chesapeake, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $2,092 |
| Jul 2026 | $2,081 |
| Jun 2026 | $2,060 |
| May 2026 | $2,048 |
| Apr 2026 | $2,045 |
| Mar 2026 | $2,032 |
| Feb 2026 | $2,017 |
| Jan 2026 | $2,003 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,996 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,986 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,971 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,970 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,961 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,950 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,941 |
| May 2025 | $1,932 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,915 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,899 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,885 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,878 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,876 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,880 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,893 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,901 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,896 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,883 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,855 |
| May 2024 | $1,840 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,819 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,812 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,799 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,787 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,778 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,782 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,785 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,785 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,775 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $2,050 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,930 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,980 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,300 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,760 |
City typical rent × VA bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 23320 | $2,088 | +7.5% |
| 23321 | $1,884 | +6.8% |
| 23322 | $2,759 | +6.8% |
| 23323 | $2,337 | +3.9% |
| 23324 | $1,796 | – |
| 23325 | $1,968 | +7.3% |
Negotiating a renewal in Chesapeake
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Chesapeake, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from +3.9% to +7.5%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.