Are 1-bedroom apartments in Chesapeake pet-friendly?

Pet policies on 1-bedroom apartments vary by landlord and building — there's no blanket rule. Use Rentler's pet-friendly filter to narrow your search, then confirm breed, weight, and deposit requirements directly with the landlord before applying.

Can I find furnished 1-bedrooms in Chesapeake, VA?

Furnished 1-bedrooms are available in Chesapeake but represent a smaller share of total inventory compared to unfurnished units. Use Rentler's furnished filter to surface move-in-ready options. Furnished units are most common in newer construction buildings and in complexes that cater to corporate or short-term renters.

How much should I earn to rent a 1-bedroom in Chesapeake?

Most landlords in Chesapeake require gross monthly income of 2.5–3x the monthly rent. For a 1-bedroom at Chesapeake's current average of $1,506/mo, that means demonstrating roughly 2.5–3x that amount in gross income. If you're below that threshold, a co-signer, larger security deposit, or prepaid rent may be accepted by some landlords — always worth asking.

1-Bedroom Rentals in Chesapeake, VA

55 Results

$1,000

1 bed1 bathSingle Room

877 Whistling Swan Dr, Virginia Beach, VA, 23464

$1,275

1 bed1 bath900 sqftMultiplex

2140 Cedar Rd 2, Chesapeake, VA, 23323

$1,000

1 bed1 bathSingle Room

1527 Highland Ave, Portsmouth, VA, 23704

$1,500

1 bed1 bathCondo

241 Granby, Norfolk, VA, 23510

$1,275

1 bed1 bathSingle Room

643 Crows Nest ct, Virginia Beach, VA, 23462

$1,275

1 bed1 bathSingle Room

1850 Quivers Keep, Chesapeake, VA, 23321

$795

1 bed1 bathCondo

253 Constitution Ave. 205, Portsmouth, VA, 23704

$1,500

1 bed1 bath883 sqftCondo

1001 Monticello Avenue, Unit 211, Norfolk, VA, 23510

$1,325

1 bed1 bath600 sqftCondo

126 Linden Ave, Portsmouth, VA, 23704

$1,100

1 bed1 bath500 sqftApartment

3589 Gum Dr., Portsmouth, VA, 23707

$1,799

1 bed1 bath675 sqftApartment

3700 Snowdrift Circle, Virginia Beach, VA, 23462

$1,799

1 bed1 bath675 sqftApartment

3700 Snowdrift Circle, Virginia Beach, VA, 23462

$1,645

1 bed1 bath900 sqftApartment

1000 Jentsen Loop, Suffolk, VA, 23435

$1,200

1 bed1 bath600 sqftApartment

307/309 Dinwiddie St, Portsmouth, VA, 23704

$1,750

1 bed1 bath748 sqftApartment

1600 Granby St, Norfolk, VA, 23510

$1,649

1 bed1 bath785 sqftApartment

800 Crawford Street, Portsmouth, VA, 23704

$1,880

1 bed1 bath723 sqftApartment

1060 Kempsville Road, Norfolk, VA, 23502

$1,799

1 bed1 bath675 sqftApartment

3700 Snowdrift Circle, Virginia Beach, VA, 23462

$925

1 bed1 bath750 sqftApartment

346 & 348 Washington, Portsmouth, VA, 23704

$1,699

1 bed1 bath661 sqftApartment

397 Brixton Dr, Virginia Beach, VA, 23462

$1,645

1 bed1 bath900 sqftApartment

1000 Jentsen Loop, Suffolk, VA, 23435

$1,809

1 bed1 bath920 sqftApartment

3745 Edenberry Court, Virginia Beach, VA, 23452

$1,680

1 bed1 bath794 sqftApartment

205 Silverbrook Lane, Virginia Beach, VA, 23462

$1,750

1 bed1 bath748 sqftApartment

1600 Granby St, Norfolk, VA, 23510

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What to Know Before Renting a 1-Bedroom Apartment in Chesapeake, VA

A 1-bedroom apartment in Chesapeake hits the sweet spot for most solo renters and couples — enough space to have a real living room and a separated sleep area, without the cost of a 2-bedroom you don't fully use. For remote workers, a 1-bedroom is often the minimum viable setup: you can close a door between your workspace and your living space, which matters more than most people expect before they try working from a studio. When evaluating 1-bedrooms in Chesapeake, pay attention to bedroom size (some 1-bedrooms are technically 1-bedrooms with a bedroom that fits a queen bed and nothing else), closet space, and whether the kitchen opens to the living room or is walled off. In-unit laundry, a parking spot, and a dedicated storage unit are the three amenities most renters wish they'd prioritized when they didn't have them. 1-bedrooms in Chesapeake also tend to have the most competitive rental market of any unit type — more supply than studios, but more demand than 2-bedrooms, which means good 1-bedrooms in desirable Chesapeake neighborhoods at fair prices move quickly.