HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Chesapeake city, VA?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Chesapeake city, Virginia, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $1,713 a month. Rents run from $1,492 for a studio up to $2,797 for a four-bedroom, with the full breakdown by unit size below. HUD sets these rates each year, and housing authorities use them to set Section 8 voucher payment standards. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2025.
2-Bedroom FMR in Chesapeake city and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,492 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,512 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,713 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,376 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,797 |
How does Chesapeake city compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in Virginia.
Higher rent than 86% of counties in Virginia · 20th of 133
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fredericksburg city | $2,246 |
| 1 | Fauquier County | $2,246 |
| 1 | Manassas Park city | $2,246 |
| … 16 more … | ||
| 20 | Chesapeake city(you are here) | $1,713 |
| … 110 more … | ||
| 109 | Buchanan County | $914 |
| 109 | Smyth County | $914 |
| 109 | Martinsville city | $914 |
More data for Chesapeake city, Virginia
No nearby counties with Fair Market Rent data are available in our database.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Chesapeake city, VA for 2026?
In Chesapeake city, Virginia, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $1,713 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $1,492 for a studio to $2,797 for a four-bedroom. The full breakdown by unit size is in the table above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents.
What is the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Chesapeake city, VA?
A two-bedroom in Chesapeake city, Virginia has a Fair Market Rent of $1,713 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Chesapeake city become effective?
FY2026 Fair Market Rents became effective October 1, 2025 and apply through September 30, 2026.
How does HUD calculate Fair Market Rents?
HUD calculates FMRs as the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers for standard-quality units in a metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county. Data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS).
How do I find Fair Market Rent by ZIP code in Chesapeake city, VA?
Every ZIP code in Chesapeake city has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Chesapeake city" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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