Chesapeake, VA Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$2,063
1-year change
+6.3%
$123/mo
5-year change
+30.0%
$476/mo
10-year change
+64.4%
$808/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Chesapeake

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,238/mo—0.0%
2016$1,257/mo+1.5%+1.5%
2017$1,272/mo+1.2%+2.7%
2018$1,293/mo+1.7%+4.4%
2019$1,328/mo+2.7%+7.3%
2020$1,368/mo+3.0%+10.5%
2021$1,470/mo+7.5%+18.7%
2022$1,660/mo+12.9%+34.1%
2023$1,761/mo+6.1%+42.2%
2024$1,805/mo+2.5%+45.8%
2025$1,898/mo+5.2%+53.3%
2026$2,025/mo+6.7%+63.6%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Chesapeake changed since 2015?

Median rent in Chesapeake, VA was $1,234 in 2015-01 and is $2,063 as of 2026-09 — a change of $829 per month over 11 years.

How much has Chesapeake rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Chesapeake, VA has changed +30.0% ($476 per month). The current median is $2,063.

What has rent in Chesapeake done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Chesapeake, VA has changed +64.4% ($808 per month). It is now $2,063.

Is rent in Chesapeake going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Chesapeake, VA has increased +6.3% ($123/mo). Current median: $2,063.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.