What is the average apartment size in Chester?

The average size for a Chester, VA apartment is 1,037 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 Chester?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Chester is $1,709 per month, a 2.64% increase from last years average of $1,665.

What is the average apartment size in Chester?

The typical apartment in Chester offers about 1,037 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Chester, VA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Chester ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 65% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Chester?

In Chester, 27% of households rent while 73% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

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

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Chester is $1,709, a 2.64% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,665.

One-bedroom apartments provide 720 square feet for $1,500, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,677 offer 1,024 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,351 sq ft) for $1,958, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Chester, VA

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,709	1,037 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,500	720 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,677	1,024 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,958	1,351 sq. ft.

Chester, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Chester, VA have increased by 2.64% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,665 to $1,709.

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

The largest share of rentals in Chester, VA (65%) 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 Chester, VA?

2,493 or 27% of the households in Chester, VA are renter-occupied while 6,710 or 73% are owner-occupied.

How Chester Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Chester	$1,709
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
Midlothian	$1,899
Petersburg, VA	$1,257
Glen Allen, VA	$1,827
Chesterfield, VA	$1,770
Hopewell, VA	$1,291
Mechanicsville, VA	$1,759
Prince George, VA	$1,391

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 Chester 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.