What is the average apartment size in Chesapeake?

The average size for a Chesapeake, VA apartment is 982 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Chesapeake?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Chesapeake is $1,768 per month, a 3.94% increase from last years average of $1,701.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Chesapeake?

In Chesapeake, studios rent for $1,751 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,617 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,766 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,219 per month

What is the average apartment size in Chesapeake?

The typical apartment in Chesapeake offers about 982 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Chesapeake?

Studio apartments in Chesapeake average 556 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 779 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,026 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,297 sq. ft.

Chesapeake, VA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Chesapeake?

The typical rent budget in Chesapeake ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 50% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Chesapeake?

In Chesapeake, 26% of households rent while 74% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Q: What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chesapeake?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Chesapeake include Battlefield Corporate Center ($1,739/month), Greenbrier Mall ($1,813/month), and Greenbrier Commerce Park ($1,955/month), all below the citywide average of $1,768.

Last updated: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Chesapeake is $1,768, a 3.94% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,701.

Studio Apartments at $1,751 offer the most budget-friendly option with 556 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 779 square feet for $1,617, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,766 offer 1,026 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,297 sq ft) for $2,219, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Chesapeake, VA

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,768	982 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,751	556 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,617	779 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,766	1,026 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,219	1,297 sq. ft.

Chesapeake, VA rent trends

What's the typical rent budget in Chesapeake, VA?

The largest share of rentals in Chesapeake, VA (50%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Chesapeake, VA?

24,221 or 26% of the households in Chesapeake, VA are renter-occupied while 68,140 or 74% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Chesapeake?

Battlefield Corporate Center $1,739/month

Greenbrier Mall $1,813/month

Greenbrier Commerce Park $1,955/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,768/month.

Average Rent in Chesapeake, VA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Greenbrier Commerce Park	$1,955
Greenbrier Mall	$1,813
Battlefield Corporate Center	$1,739

Chesapeake | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Battlefield Corporate Center is 11% lower than in Greenbrier Commerce Park

$1,739

Battlefield Corporate Center rent is 2% lower than Chesapeake average

Average Rent $1,739

$1,955

Greenbrier Commerce Park rent is 11% higher than Chesapeake average

Average Rent $1,955

How Chesapeake Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Chesapeake	$1,768
Richmond	$1,590
Arlington	$2,643
Alexandria	$2,140
Newport News	$1,424
Virginia Beach	$1,743
Norfolk	$1,564
Henrico	$1,589
Woodbridge	$2,086
Charlottesville	$2,101
Roanoke	$1,373
Carrollton, VA	$1,760
Poquoson, VA	$1,815
Hampton	$1,511
Portsmouth	$1,371
Suffolk	$1,809
Elizabeth City, NC	$1,583
Yorktown, VA	$1,832
Smithfield, VA	$1,653

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Chesapeake apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.