Average Rent in Virginia

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Current Versus Historical Virginia Rents

Virginia rentals average $1,700 for a studio rental to $3,695 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 October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $843 (-33.20%) year-over-year from $2,538 to $1,695. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $378 (-16.23%) year-over-year from $2,328 to $1,950. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $661 (-20.91%) year-over-year from $3,161 to $2,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $134 (4.74%) year-over-year from $2,817 to $2,950. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $283 (8.17%) year-over-year from $3,467 to $3,750. 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 1.29% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.64% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.70% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.14% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.37% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $44.86 $1,695 $2,538 (-33.20%) $1,793 (-5.44%)
1 BR $32.62 $1,950 $2,328 (-16.23%) $1,773 (9.96%)
2 BR $26.39 $2,500 $3,161 (-20.91%) $2,168 (15.31%)
3 BR $19.64 $2,950 $2,817 (4.74%) $2,417 (22.07%)
4+ BR $17.29 $3,750 $3,467 (8.17%) $3,083 (21.62%)

Historical Rents in Virginia

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Top Cities Near Virginia

There are a total of 46 cities nearby Virginia. The average rent in Virginia is currently $2,774 per month. A total of 25 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fayetteville, NC, with an average rent of $1,454, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Virginia is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,985 per month.

Let's compare Virginia's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Virginia is 14.50% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 4.23% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Virginia are about 1.07% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.53% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 46 total cities near Virginia in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Richmond, VA $1,794 $1,768 $1,875 $1,895
Fredericksburg, VA $1,200 $1,523 $1,750 $2,100
Lake Ridge, VA N/A $1,674 $2,000 $2,600
Alexandria, VA $1,600 $2,072 $2,750 $2,700
Dale City, VA $1,100 $1,250 $2,200 $2,800
Centreville, VA N/A $1,850 $2,400 $2,800
Fair Oaks, VA N/A $2,015 $2,550 $2,887
Waldorf, MD $1,200 $2,025 $2,150 $2,900
Neabsco, VA N/A $1,600 $2,600 $2,995
Cherry Hill, VA N/A $1,375 $2,000 $3,150

Top Neighborhoods Near Virginia

There are a total of 135 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 135 total neighborhoods in or near Virginia in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Virginia is currently around $3,150 per month. A total of 54 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, Westover has the most affordable average rent at $1,400 per month. Whereas, at $8,085 average rent per month, Tribeca 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 $950 $1,245 $1,450 $1,650
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA $1,300 $1,850 $1,656 $1,800
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA $1,380 $1,750 $2,358 $1,995
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA $1,531 $1,800 $2,495 $2,100
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC $1,800 $2,575 $4,156 $2,756
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY $3,225 $3,400 $4,250 $3,600
Crown Heights, New York, NY $2,970 $3,460 $4,722 $3,800
Bushwick, New York, NY $3,175 $3,500 $3,895 $3,900
Harlem, New York, NY $2,850 $3,200 $3,850 $3,941
East Harlem, New York, NY $3,225 $3,700 $3,400 $3,995
West Harlem, New York, NY $2,750 $3,182 $4,495 $4,000
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,566 $4,395 $6,471 $4,542
Long Island City, New York, NY $3,694 $4,500 $6,558 $4,575
Greenpoint, New York, NY $3,690 $4,595 $7,125 $4,600
Prospect Heights, New York, NY $3,598 $4,410 $5,700 $4,600
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY $3,800 $4,725 $6,075 $4,995
Murray Hill, New York, NY $3,875 $5,395 $7,600 $5,089
Midtown, New York, NY $4,032 $4,935 $7,550 $5,150
Financial District, New York, NY $4,195 $5,495 $7,000 $5,199
Williamsburg, New York, NY $4,098 $5,009 $5,830 $5,200
Midtown East, New York, NY $3,900 $5,050 $7,900 $5,300
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,500 $4,973 $8,100 $5,400
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,903 $4,800 $5,893 $5,480
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $4,323 $5,475 $7,995 $5,485
Upper West Side, New York, NY $3,500 $5,176 $7,998 $5,600
West Village, New York, NY $5,100 $5,500 $6,950 $5,675
East Village, New York, NY $3,500 $4,350 $5,995 $5,800
Chelsea, New York, NY $4,500 $6,250 $10,095 $6,095
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $4,600 $6,600 $9,000 $6,748
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $4,800 $6,975 $12,995 $6,750

Top Counties Near Virginia

There are a total of 46 counties located by Virginia. Some of these counties include Richmond, VA, Fredericksburg, VA, and St. Mary's, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,550. That's roughly around $20 per sqft. A total of 31 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Cumberland, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,500. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,495, Manhattan, New York, NY is the most expensive county by Virginia.

Typically, rent for studios in Virginia is 8.46% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Virginia is 10.99% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Virginia is 16.89% 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 $1,875 $1,895
Fredericksburg, VA $1,200 $1,523 $1,750 $2,100
St. Mary's, MD $1,220 $1,250 $1,750 $2,300
Chesterfield, VA N/A N/A $1,500 $2,500
Spotsylvania, VA $2,100 $1,400 $1,850 $2,600
Stafford, VA $1,200 $1,498 $1,843 $2,700
Alexandria, VA $1,600 $2,072 $2,750 $2,700
Prince William, VA $1,150 $1,550 $2,200 $2,875
Charles, MD $1,338 $1,650 $2,073 $2,968
Fairfax, VA $1,500 $1,950 $2,500 $3,100

Top Zipcodes Near Virginia

There are a total of 43 zipcodes in or near Virginia. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,800. 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 $1,695 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $6,495 per month is 10012, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,649. That's at least $93 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Virginia is $4,595 per month. Or in other words, $88 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,502 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
10016, New York, NY $3,950 $5,295 $6,800 $5,425
10019, New York, NY $3,830 $4,850 $6,750 $5,075
10003, New York, NY $4,500 $6,400 $6,995 $6,390
10009, New York, NY $3,199 $4,948 $5,750 $5,698
20016, Washington, DC $1,800 $2,575 $4,175 $2,850
10025, New York, NY $3,350 $4,650 $5,400 $4,995
10038, New York, NY $4,230 $5,446 $6,935 $5,295
11201, New York, NY $3,650 $4,459 $6,495 $4,750
11101, New York, NY $3,694 $4,525 $6,502 $4,645
10036, New York, NY $3,800 $5,100 $7,000 $5,300

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 $1,700 and an average price per square feet of $44.86. There are a total of 95 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 $32.62. There are a total of 909 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 $26.39. There are a total of 1,388 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 -0.33%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.16%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.21%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% 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.