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Chesterfield, VA

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Unwind in the scenic outskirts of Richmond

Suburban Rural Peaceful Historic Active Welcoming Convenient

Situated about 15 miles southwest of Richmond, Chesterfield offers residents a peaceful enclave from the bustle of city living. Engulfed in lush natural beauty, Chesterfield is convenient to an array of outdoor activities at Pocahontas State Park, Harry G. Daniel Park at Ironbridge, and a host of nearby lakes and reservoirs.

Chesterfield is known as a historic treasure, with roots dating back to the 17th century. Residents and visitors alike can learn more about Chesterfield’s storied past at the Chesterfield County Museum, Magnolia Grange House Museum, and Henricus Historical Park. While Chesterfield feels worlds away from big-city congestion, it’s only about a 20-minute drive from the capital city of Richmond. Commuting and traveling from Chesterfield is easy with access to Route 288 and Chesterfield County Airport.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Chesterfield, VA is $1,382 for a studio, $1,494 for one bedroom, $1,652 for two bedrooms, and $2,022 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chesterfield has increased by 6.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,494/month
707 Sq Ft
House
$2,500/month
1,676 Sq Ft
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Transportation

24

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

29

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Winterpock Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

760 Students

7
out of 10

Jacobs Road Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

717 Students

6
out of 10

O B Gates Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

563 Students

4
out of 10

J a Chalkley Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

842 Students

3
out of 10

Matoaca High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,630 Students

5
out of 10

Lloyd C Bird High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,031 Students

3
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.