Chesapeake, VA Rent History

139 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$2,066
1-year change
+8.6%
$164/mo
5-year change
+34.0%
$524/mo
10-year change
+65.4%
$817/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Chesapeake

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,236/mo0.0%
2016$1,254/mo+1.5%+1.5%
2017$1,268/mo+1.1%+2.6%
2018$1,290/mo+1.7%+4.4%
2019$1,327/mo+2.9%+7.4%
2020$1,364/mo+2.8%+10.4%
2021$1,469/mo+7.7%+18.9%
2022$1,658/mo+12.9%+34.1%
2023$1,760/mo+6.2%+42.4%
2024$1,805/mo+2.6%+46.0%
2025$1,877/mo+4.0%+51.9%
2026$2,036/mo+8.5%+64.7%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Chesapeake changed since 2015?

Median rent in Chesapeake, VA was $1,231 in 2015-01 and is $2,066 as of 2026-07 — a change of $835 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 +34.0% ($524 per month). The current median is $2,066.

What has rent in Chesapeake done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Chesapeake, VA has changed +65.4% ($817 per month). It is now $2,066.

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

Year over year, median rent in Chesapeake, VA has increased +8.6% ($164/mo). Current median: $2,066.

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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.