Average Rent in Virginia

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Current Versus Historical Virginia Rents

Virginia rentals average $1,675 for a studio rental to $3,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,800, or roughly $22 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $699 (-29.23%) year-over-year from $2,392 to $1,693. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $84 (-4.05%) year-over-year from $2,076 to $1,992. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $724 (-22.80%) year-over-year from $3,174 to $2,450. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $33 (1.12%) year-over-year from $2,967 to $3,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (1.32%) year-over-year from $3,800 to $3,850. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 1.70% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.08% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.45% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.32% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$39.27	$1,693	$2,392 (-29.23%)	$1,567 (8.03%)
1 BR	$33.01	$1,992	$2,076 (-4.05%)	$1,700 (17.15%)
2 BR	$26.85	$2,450	$3,174 (-22.80%)	$2,135 (14.77%)
3 BR	$19.97	$3,000	$2,967 (1.12%)	$2,512 (19.43%)
4+ BR	$17.62	$3,850	$3,800 (1.32%)	$3,250 (18.46%)

Historical Rents in Virginia

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Top Cities Near Virginia

There are a total of 47 cities nearby Virginia. The average rent in Virginia is currently $2,795 per month. A total of 27 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Harrisonburg, VA, with an average rent of $1,425, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Virginia is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,695 per month.

Let's compare Virginia's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Virginia is 2.03% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 2.31% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Virginia are about 1.02% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are on par with the other cities nearby. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 47 total cities near Virginia in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Richmond, VA	$1,794	$1,768	$1,595	$1,795
Fredericksburg, VA	$2,800	$1,560	$1,750	$1,900
Charlottesville, VA	$2,295	$1,700	$1,850	$2,000
Dale City, VA	N/A	$1,500	$2,398	$2,700
Waldorf, MD	$1,200	$1,700	$2,200	$2,795
Lake Ridge, VA	N/A	$1,200	$2,273	$2,800
Alexandria, VA	$1,930	$2,200	$2,866	$2,800
Centreville, VA	N/A	$1,900	$2,450	$2,950
Neabsco, VA	N/A	$1,500	$2,770	$3,100
Cherry Hill, VA	N/A	$1,300	$1,575	$3,250

Top Neighborhoods Near Virginia

There are a total of 140 neighborhoods in or near Virginia. Some of these neighborhoods include North Philadelphia West, North Philadelphia East, and Northern Liberties - Fishtown. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 140 total neighborhoods in or near Virginia in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Virginia is currently around $3,137 per month. A total of 58 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Virginia's average rent, which is only $2,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Virginia, Terry Sanford has the most affordable average rent at $1,349 per month. Whereas, at $8,295 average rent per month, Little Italy is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Virginia. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,248	$1,500	$1,585
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,650	$1,750	$1,795
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,426	$1,800	$2,383	$2,000
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,522	$1,997	$2,500	$2,100
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,818	$2,697	$4,295	$2,871
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$3,250	$3,394	$3,790	$3,600
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$3,235	$3,508	$4,216	$3,697
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,773	$3,600	$3,695	$3,758
Bushwick, New York, NY	$3,099	$3,483	$3,833	$3,863
Harlem, New York, NY	$3,000	$3,400	$3,855	$3,995
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,300	$3,529	$3,895	$4,200
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,630	$4,375	$5,778	$4,350
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,655	$4,426	$6,401	$4,565
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,644	$4,607	$6,506	$4,595
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,645	$4,503	$6,877	$4,743
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,275	$4,473	$6,585	$4,800
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,925	$4,953	$7,875	$4,800
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,675	$4,400	$6,495	$4,855
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,750	$6,750	$4,990
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$4,000	$4,684	$5,550	$5,000
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,103	$5,313	$7,195	$5,200
Midtown, New York, NY	$4,000	$5,050	$7,402	$5,400
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,900	$5,100	$7,245	$5,451
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$4,090	$4,700	$6,494	$5,470
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,225	$5,625	$8,345	$5,650
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,600	$6,080	$8,490	$5,650
West Village, New York, NY	$4,500	$5,800	$7,495	$5,995
East Village, New York, NY	$3,998	$4,295	$6,495	$5,995
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,487	$6,007	$9,832	$6,035
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,100	$5,600	$5,650	$6,300

Top Counties Near Virginia

There are a total of 48 counties located by Virginia. Some of these counties include Richmond, VA, Fredericksburg, VA, and Charlottesville, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,500. That's roughly around $20 per sqft. A total of 33 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Rockingham, VA. Its average rent per month is $1,495. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,490, Manhattan, New York, NY is the most expensive county by Virginia.

Typically, rent for studios in Virginia is 0.60% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Virginia is 11.54% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Virginia is 19.39% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Richmond, VA	$1,794	$1,768	$1,595	$1,795
Fredericksburg, VA	$2,800	$1,560	$1,750	$1,900
Charlottesville, VA	$2,295	$1,700	$1,850	$2,000
Albemarle, VA	$2,295	$1,725	$1,838	$2,013
St. Mary's, MD	$950	$1,425	$1,925	$2,300
Chesterfield, VA	N/A	N/A	$1,700	$2,500
Spotsylvania, VA	N/A	$1,550	$1,895	$2,500
Charles, MD	$1,200	$1,638	$1,875	$2,800
Stafford, VA	$2,650	$1,500	$1,775	$2,895
Prince William, VA	$1,400	$1,500	$2,250	$2,990

Top Zipcodes Near Virginia

There are a total of 44 zipcodes in or near Virginia. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,695. A total of 10 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19104, Philadelphia, PA at $1,675 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $6,162 per month is 10011, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,599. That's at least $90 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Virginia is $4,502 per month. Or in other words, $85 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,245 per month. Which comes out to $82 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Virginia. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
23220, Richmond, VA	$1,867	$1,837	$1,495	$1,785
10016, New York, NY	$3,925	$4,995	$7,345	$5,295
10019, New York, NY	$3,854	$4,650	$7,000	$4,995
10003, New York, NY	$4,325	$5,575	$6,700	$5,950
10009, New York, NY	$3,378	$4,495	$6,320	$6,120
20016, Washington, DC	$1,818	$2,689	$4,323	$2,936
10025, New York, NY	$3,375	$4,350	$5,495	$4,600
10038, New York, NY	$3,995	$5,423	$7,180	$5,483
11201, New York, NY	$3,650	$4,500	$6,495	$4,800
11101, New York, NY	$3,703	$4,671	$6,510	$4,607

Frequently Asked Questions - Virginia Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Virginia?

The average monthly rental price for Virginia apartments for rent is approximately $2,800. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Virginia rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Virginia.

How much is a studio apartment in Virginia?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,675 and an average price per square feet of $39.27. There are a total of 109 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Virginia.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Virginia?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,950 and an average price per square feet of $33.01. There are a total of 968 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Virginia.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Virginia?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,450 and an average price per square feet of $26.85. There are a total of 1,447 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Virginia.

How have rent prices in Virginia changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Virginia can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.29%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.23%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Virginia?

A reasonable rent price in Virginia is around $2,240/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.