Downtown Hampton

Hampton, VA

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Downtown Hampton - Hampton, VA Area Guide

Virginia is for lovers and downtown is the heart of Hampton

Historic Dining Scenic Affordable Great Location Diverse Bayfront

Downtown Hampton is the heart of this historic, waterfront town. Similar to other urban centers, Downtown Hampton houses government buildings, offices, museums, shops, and more. The neighborhood is home to the Hampton History Museum and the Virginia Air and Space Center, which attracts tourists every year. Prepare for an active lifestyle in Downtown Hampton. Of course, locals spend their free time out on the water, but you’ll also find families riding the Hampton Carousel or strolling at Mill Point Park, which offers amazing views of the ocean and hosts several events throughout the year.

The paved walking trail gives you to some of the best spots next to the river to watch boats floating past you as well. Afterward, fill up with some food along Queens Way in one of the historic red-brick buildings that line this picturesque street. If you want to enjoy a meal or a drink with a view, head to one of downtown’s waterfront hotspots like Bull Island Brewing Company. Downtown is also a great option for students, faculty, and staff since Hampton University is only a five-minute drive away. With all of these wonderful amenities, affordable to upscale rentals make this diverse neighborhood even more attractive.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Hampton is $1,048 for a studio, $1,565 for one bedroom, $1,891 for two bedrooms, and $2,290 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Hampton has increased by 3.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 500 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,048/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 677 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,565/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 996 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,891/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,407 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,290/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Moderate Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

50 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

40 / 100

Fairly Noisy

Quiet Score

60 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fort Monroe National Monument
  • Bluebird Gap Farm
  • Noland Trail at Mariner's Museum Park
  • Virginia Living Museum
  • Mariners' Museum

Airports

  • Newport News/Williamsburg International
  • Norfolk International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.