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Virginia Beach, VA

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One of the finest beach towns of the Mid-Atlantic and the most popular city in Virginia.

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Virginia Beach is a large city of nearly half a million people, perched on the Atlantic coast between Chesapeake Bay and the North Carolina state line. Supporting a thriving local economy of its own, Virginia Beach is also a popular home base for folks who work in neighboring Norfolk and beyond, largely thanks to the incredible array of things to do in your down time.

The Sandler Center for the Performing Arts attracts major national performers and Broadway musicals, as well as popular local and regional acts. Throughout the year, you can always catch live shows at Farm Bureau Live, the city's 20,000-seat outdoor concert amphitheater. During the summer, Atlantic Boulevard comes alive at night; family-friendly street performers line the street, and bands play at a number of stages set up on the beach, in parks, and on the boardwalk. Virginia Beach also has a wide array of exciting entertainment options for adults, including bars, nightclubs, and live music venues, especially in the Town Center neighborhood and along Atlantic Boulevard. Of course, the undisputed favorite attraction for most locals is still the beach itself, a gorgeous stretch of sand perfect for a relaxing day by the ocean.

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The statue of King Neptune stands 34 feet tall

The beach on a quiet afternoon

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Virginia Beach, VA is $1,548 for a studio, $1,541 for one bedroom, $1,744 for two bedrooms, and $2,122 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Virginia Beach has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,541/month
758 Sq Ft
House
$2,514/month
1,431 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,213/month
1,065 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,229/month
1,263 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, VA is 6.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Virginia Beach is 18.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,541 - $2,122. You can expect to pay 1.6% less for groceries, 4.0% more for utilities, and 4.1% less for transportation.

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Transportation

54

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.

33

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

John B. Dey Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

775 Students

Princess Anne Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

682 Students

Linkhorn Park Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

517 Students

Trantwood Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

499 Students

Corporate Landing Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

380 Students

Princess Anne Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,400 Students

Old Donation School

Public

Grades 2-8

1,335 Students

Great Neck Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,055 Students

Plaza Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,036 Students

Landstown Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,278 Students

Floyd Kellam High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,882 Students

Ocean Lakes High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,855 Students

Salem High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,650 Students

Landstown High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,226 Students

Tallwood High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,861 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
  • Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum
  • Virginia Beach City Public Schools Planetarium
  • Stumpy Lake
  • Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Norfolk International

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Living in Virginia Beach

Restaurants

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Not surprisingly, the Virginia Beach area is home to a number of fine seafood restaurants, including many that are oceanfront. But don't worry if you don't like seafood. You'll find a huge variety of dining options in this resort city, ranging from trendy gastropubs and upscale restaurants to casual grub hubs along the boardwalk. You'll also find such well-known and popular chains as The Cheesecake Factory and California Pizza Kitchen. Any way you look at it, your hunger will always be completely satisfied in Virginia Beach.

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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.