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Rental Market Trends in Virginia

$1,769/month

Average Rent

+0.7%

Increase in the Last Year

+$13

Average Price Increase

Ranked 12th

Most Expensive Rent by State

50,955

Available Rentals

Lynchburg, VA

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Virginia?

As of March 2026, the average rent in Virginia is $1,769/month. When you rent an apartment in Virginia, you can expect some variability depending on the region. For instance, metropolitan areas may have higher rents than smaller towns and rural areas. In general, you can expect to pay about $1,664 per month for a studio, $1,769 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,944 for a two-bedroom apartment in Virginia. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,278 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,664/month
513 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,769/month
728 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,944/month
1,014 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,278/month
1,287 Sq Ft

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What are the most affordable cities in Virginia?

Based on current rent prices, the cheapest cities in Virginia to live are Lynchburg, Roanoke and Portsmouth.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lynchburg
$1,010/month
728 Sq Ft
Roanoke
$1,083/month
671 Sq Ft
Portsmouth
$1,250/month
714 Sq Ft
Newport News
$1,260/month
688 Sq Ft
Blacksburg
$1,280/month
697 Sq Ft
Harrisonburg
$1,281/month
663 Sq Ft
Norfolk
$1,356/month
671 Sq Ft
Hampton
$1,359/month
707 Sq Ft
Richmond
$1,401/month
684 Sq Ft
Virginia Beach
$1,550/month
754 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive cities in Virginia?

Based on current rent prices, the most expensive cities in Virginia to live are McLean, Arlington and Reston.

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City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
McLean
$2,430/month
771 Sq Ft
Arlington
$2,325/month
738 Sq Ft
Reston
$2,245/month
757 Sq Ft
Ashburn
$2,124/month
787 Sq Ft
Centreville
$2,021/month
753 Sq Ft
Leesburg
$2,004/month
734 Sq Ft
Alexandria
$1,996/month
730 Sq Ft
Charlottesville
$1,687/month
731 Sq Ft
Chesapeake
$1,679/month
774 Sq Ft
Suffolk
$1,585/month
782 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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Virginia

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