Hampton University

Hampton, VA

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Hampton University - Hampton, VA

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Hail the Hampton Pirates in your white and blue!

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Hampton University is dedicated to the promotion of learning, building of character, and preparation of promising students for positions of leadership and service. Founded in 1868, Hampton is a historically Black institution committed to embracing multiculturalism and academic excellence. Exemplary programs and opportunities at Hampton enable students, faculty, and staff to grow, develop, and contribute to society in a productive manner.

Nestled along the banks of the Virginia peninsula, near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, the HU campus is accessible to a wide range of townhomes, apartments, and houses available for rent near campus. Neighborhoods especially convenient to campus include Phoebus, Aberdeen Gardens, and Buckroe Beach. Close proximity to the I-64 and U.S. 60 makes commuting from farther distances simple.

NCAA Division I Pirate athletics, over 110 student organizations, and an array of entertaining events shape student life at HU. Just off campus, the City of Hampton features a variety of business and industrial enterprises, retail and residential areas, historical sites, and miles of waterfront and beaches. Options for weekend getaways are plentiful with Virginia Beach around 30 miles from campus and Washington, DC about 180 miles away.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Hampton, VA is $1,357 for a studio, $1,364 for one bedroom, $1,517 for two bedrooms, and $1,892 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hampton has increased by 3.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 561 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,357/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 709 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,364/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 978 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,517/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,221 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,892/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

49

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

38

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

44

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Bethel Manor Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

562 Students

Tucker-Capps Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

309 Students

George P Phenix Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

1,516 Students

Phillips Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

417 Students

Armstrong Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

297 Students

Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

610 Students

George P Phenix Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

1,516 Students

Hunter B Andrews

Public

Grades PK-8

1,131 Students

Cesar Tarrant Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

676 Students

C. Alton Lindsay Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

707 Students

Phoebus High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,365 Students

Bethel High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,777 Students

Kecoughtan High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,564 Students

Hampton High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,359 Students

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

  • Norfolk International
  • Newport News/Williamsburg 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 September 2025.