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Rental Market Trends in Virginia

$1,812/month

Average Rent

+0.6%

Increase in the Last Year

+$11

Average Price Increase

Ranked 12th

Most Expensive Rent by State

50,454

Available Rentals

Lynchburg, VA

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Virginia?

As of July 2026, the average rent in Virginia is $1,812/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 $1,687 per month for a studio, $1,812 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,006 for a two-bedroom apartment in Virginia. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,336 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,687/month
513 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,812/month
727 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,006/month
1,013 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,336/month
1,291 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 Harrisonburg.

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City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lynchburg
$1,014/month
724 Sq Ft
Roanoke
$1,121/month
670 Sq Ft
Harrisonburg
$1,279/month
662 Sq Ft
Blacksburg
$1,284/month
698 Sq Ft
Portsmouth
$1,287/month
714 Sq Ft
Newport News
$1,307/month
689 Sq Ft
Norfolk
$1,380/month
670 Sq Ft
Hampton
$1,406/month
705 Sq Ft
Richmond
$1,440/month
683 Sq Ft
Virginia Beach
$1,635/month
752 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
$2,493/month
776 Sq Ft
Arlington
$2,392/month
738 Sq Ft
Reston
$2,369/month
758 Sq Ft
Ashburn
$2,264/month
788 Sq Ft
Leesburg
$2,090/month
734 Sq Ft
Centreville
$2,061/month
752 Sq Ft
Alexandria
$1,996/month
731 Sq Ft
Charlottesville
$1,768/month
725 Sq Ft
Chesapeake
$1,766/month
773 Sq Ft
Suffolk
$1,638/month
782 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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Virginia

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