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Rental Market Trends in Glen Allen, VA

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Glen Allen, VA is $1,616/month.

Rent in Glen Allen is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,663/month.

$1,616/month

Average Rent

732 Sq Ft

Average Size

+0.4%

Change / Year

1,730

Available Apartments

Glen Allen rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Glen Allen average $1,390 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Glen Allen average $1,616 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Glen Allen average $1,988 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Glen Allen average $2,479 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,390/month
442 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,616/month
732 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,988/month
1,073 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,479/month
1,324 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,533/month
1,623 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,179/month
2,717 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,729/month
1,066 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,521/month
1,870 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,940/month
1,795 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Glen Allen, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.4%, which averages out to $8 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Glen Allen, VA

July 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Glen Allen, VA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
9% $1,001 - $1,500/month
73% $1,501 - $2,000/month
18% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Glen Allen, VA?

Because the average rent in Glen Allen is $1,616, you’ll want to make about $5,386 per month or $64,632 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

City

Glen Allen, VA

1,730 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Communities in Glen Allen We Think You'll Love

Abberly Twin Hickory Apartment Homes

Abberly Twin Hickory Apartment Homes

4700 The Gardens Dr,
Glen Allen, VA 23059

1-3 Beds | $1,580 - $4,060

The Brook

The Brook

1230 Brook Bend Rd,
Glen Allen, VA 23060

1-3 Beds | $1,685 - $3,035

Breckenridge

Breckenridge

9951 Racquet Club Ln,
Glen Allen, VA 23060

1-2 Beds | $1,325 - $2,615

The Crossings at Short Pump

The Crossings at Short Pump

3400 Cox Rd,
Richmond, VA 23233

1-3 Beds | $1,480 - $3,510

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Glen Allen?

The average rent in Glen Allen is $1,616 per month, which is 2.8% lower than the national average of $1,663.

What is the average rent for a house in Glen Allen?

The average rent for a house in Glen Allen, VA is $2,533 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Glen Allen?

Rents in Glen Allen, VA are increasing, with prices up 0.4% year-over-year and $8 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Glen Allen?

In Glen Allen, VA, 73% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Virginia Glen Allen Rental Trends

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 June 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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