Average Rent in Virginia

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Current Versus Historical Virginia Rents

Virginia rentals average $1,700 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 August 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $753 (-30.37%) year-over-year from $2,478 to $1,726. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $314 (-13.61%) year-over-year from $2,309 to $1,995. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $921 (-27.35%) year-over-year from $3,369 to $2,448. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $82 (2.82%) year-over-year from $2,917 to $2,999. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $100 (2.70%) year-over-year from $3,700 to $3,800. 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 9.08% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.11% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.73% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.02% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$43.50	$1,726	$2,478 (-30.37%)	$1,733 (-0.45%)
1 BR	$32.81	$1,995	$2,309 (-13.61%)	$1,794 (11.22%)
2 BR	$27.05	$2,448	$3,369 (-27.35%)	$2,201 (11.18%)
3 BR	$20.16	$2,999	$2,917 (2.82%)	$2,495 (20.19%)
4+ BR	$17.39	$3,800	$3,700 (2.70%)	$3,200 (18.75%)

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 $2,750 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 $1,375, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Virginia is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,800 per month.

Let's compare Virginia's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Virginia is 10.29% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 1.73% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Virginia are about 2.04% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.08% 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	$1,448	$1,762	$1,750	$1,800
Fredericksburg, VA	N/A	$1,545	$1,695	$1,823
Lake Ridge, VA	N/A	$1,550	$2,300	$2,700
Alexandria, VA	$1,850	$2,100	$2,900	$2,700
Dale City, VA	N/A	$1,400	$2,000	$2,750
Waldorf, MD	$1,200	$1,425	$2,200	$2,795
Centreville, VA	$1,650	$2,100	$2,400	$2,898
Neabsco, VA	N/A	$1,600	$2,800	$2,995
Fair Oaks, VA	$1,624	$2,095	$2,519	$3,062
Cherry Hill, VA	$3,500	$1,350	$2,175	$3,170

Top Neighborhoods Near Virginia

There are a total of 141 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 141 total neighborhoods in or near Virginia in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Virginia is currently around $3,000 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, Westover has the most affordable average rent at $1,395 per month. Whereas, at $8,095 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	$1,295	$1,208	$1,500	$1,600
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,757	$1,650	$1,795
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,326	$1,780	$2,400	$2,037
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,551	$1,905	$2,400	$2,055
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,689	$4,313	$2,852
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$3,250	$3,496	$4,195	$3,799
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$3,100	$3,425	$4,551	$3,800
Bushwick, New York, NY	$3,369	$3,300	$3,875	$3,949
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,900	$3,400	$3,995	$3,995
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,850	$3,400	$4,000	$3,995
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,414	$3,600	$3,695	$4,000
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,628	$4,395	$6,295	$4,410
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,595	$4,395	$6,413	$4,426
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,694	$4,534	$6,725	$4,543
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,630	$4,600	$6,886	$4,669
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,000	$7,913	$4,777
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,750	$4,550	$6,400	$4,950
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,300	$4,415	$7,795	$4,995
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,900	$4,900	$7,900	$5,000
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$4,152	$5,040	$5,725	$5,079
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,170	$5,363	$7,150	$5,150
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,600	$4,895	$7,624	$5,295
Midtown East, New York, NY	$4,100	$5,300	$7,400	$5,300
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,961	$4,573	$5,995	$5,495
East Village, New York, NY	$4,100	$4,295	$6,200	$5,500
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,370	$5,495	$8,350	$5,530
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,550	$6,000	$9,390	$6,000
West Village, New York, NY	$4,850	$5,995	$7,000	$6,250
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,950	$6,800	$8,255	$6,500
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,800	$6,259	$7,000	$6,800

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 32 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Rockingham, VA. Its average rent per month is $1,375. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,397, Manhattan, New York, NY is the most expensive county by Virginia.

Typically, rent for studios in Virginia is 8.09% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Virginia is 10.72% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Virginia is 15.31% 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	$1,448	$1,762	$1,750	$1,800
Fredericksburg, VA	N/A	$1,545	$1,695	$1,823
St. Mary's, MD	$945	$1,390	$1,795	$2,400
Chesterfield, VA	N/A	N/A	$1,500	$2,500
Spotsylvania, VA	$4,200	$1,399	$1,850	$2,500
Stafford, VA	N/A	$1,600	$1,800	$2,650
Alexandria, VA	$1,850	$2,100	$2,900	$2,700
Charles, MD	$1,800	$1,500	$2,000	$2,800
Prince William, VA	$1,400	$1,550	$2,300	$2,950
Fairfax, VA	$1,600	$2,000	$2,500	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Virginia

There are a total of 44 zipcodes in or near Virginia. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,699. A total of 11 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 $6,329 per month is 10011, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,603. 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 $4,448 per month. Or in other words, $85 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,396 per month. Which comes out to $83 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	$1,175	$1,830	$1,675	$1,859
10016, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,000	$6,744	$5,400
10019, New York, NY	$3,850	$4,670	$7,200	$4,950
10003, New York, NY	$4,350	$5,500	$6,995	$5,850
10009, New York, NY	$3,495	$4,395	$5,995	$5,625
20016, Washington, DC	$1,919	$2,681	$4,348	$2,924
10025, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,300	$5,150	$4,811
10038, New York, NY	$3,960	$5,530	$6,995	$5,400
11201, New York, NY	$3,645	$4,400	$6,495	$4,729
11101, New York, NY	$3,715	$4,600	$6,667	$4,643

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 $43.50. There are a total of 107 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 $32.81. There are a total of 990 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 $27.05. There are a total of 1,420 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 -0.30%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.14%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.27%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% 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.