2-Bedroom Rent · July 2026

2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Chester, VA

$1,940/mo

Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Chester, Virginia as of July 2026. That's +6% higher than the citywide median of $1,835 and +17% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.

2-Bedroom median

$1,940

July 2026

vs city overall

+6%

$1,835 city median

vs national

+17%

$1,655 US median

Virginia rank

#42

of 81 cities

Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Chester

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.

Annual income

$77,600

Monthly gross

$6,467

Hourly (full-time)

$37.31

Rent by apartment size in Chester

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Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Virginia

#	City	2-Bedroom rent
1	Martinsville	$880
2	Danville	$920
3	Lexington	$980
4	Bellwood	$1,008
5	Madison Heights	$1,010
6	Farmville	$1,020
7	Bristol	$1,100
8	Roanoke	$1,131
9	Radford	$1,140
10	Christiansburg	$1,170
11	East Highland Park	$1,222
12	Salem	$1,230
13	Waynesboro	$1,230
14	Montrose	$1,253
15	Lynchburg	$1,265

Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Virginia

#	City	2-Bedroom rent
1	Great Falls	$3,470
2	Haymarket	$3,200
3	Aldie	$3,130
4	Gainesville	$3,070
5	Burke	$2,940
6	Vienna	$2,930
7	Springfield	$2,863
8	Chantilly	$2,805
9	Arlington	$2,798
10	Lorton	$2,790
11	Fairfax	$2,703
12	Oakton	$2,700
13	Ashburn	$2,700
14	Sterling	$2,593
15	Alexandria	$2,584

Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Chester.

City	Distance	2-Bedroom rent	vs Chester
Colonial Heights, VA	3.8 mi	$1,560	$-380 (-20%)
Bellwood, VA	5.1 mi	$1,008	$-932 (-48%)
Chesterfield, VA	9.1 mi	$1,960	+$20 (+1%)
Petersburg, VA	12.4 mi	$1,440	$-500 (-26%)
Montrose, VA	12.4 mi	$1,253	$-687 (-35%)
Richmond, VA	14.1 mi	$1,813	$-127 (-7%)
Highland Springs, VA	15.8 mi	$1,590	$-350 (-18%)
East Highland Park, VA	16.3 mi	$1,222	$-718 (-37%)
Henrico, VA	17.1 mi	$1,753	$-187 (-10%)
Lakeside, VA	20.4 mi	$1,820	$-120 (-6%)
Midlothian, VA	20.9 mi	$2,050	+$110 (+6%)
Mechanicsville, VA	21.9 mi	$2,005	+$65 (+3%)

2-Bedroom rent in Chester — common questions

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Chester?

As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Chester, Virginia is $1,940 per month. This is +6% higher than the citywide median of $1,835.

What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Chester?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $77,600 ($6,467/month gross), which works out to roughly $37.31/hour at a full-time job.

Is Chester expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?

Chester's 2-bedroom median of $1,940 is +17% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 66th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Chester rank for 2-bedroom rent in Virginia?

Among the 81 cities in Virginia with 2-bedroom data, Chester ranks #42 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Chester?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Colonial Heights ($1,560), Bellwood ($1,008), Petersburg ($1,440).

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Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for Chester, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (July 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.