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Rental Market Trends in Smithfield, VA

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Smithfield, VA is $1,561/month.

Rent in Smithfield is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,662/month.

$1,561/month

Average Rent

969 Sq Ft

Average Size

+3.8%

Change / Year

54

Available Apartments

Smithfield rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Smithfield average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Smithfield average $1,561 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Smithfield average $1,763 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Smithfield average $2,249 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,561/month
969 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,763/month
1,157 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,249/month
1,577 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Smithfield, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.8%, which averages out to $59 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Smithfield, VA

July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Smithfield, VA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
33% $1,501 - $2,000/month
33% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Smithfield is $1,561, you’ll want to make about $5,203 per month or $62,436 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

Smithfield, VA

54 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Communities in Smithfield We Think You'll Love

The Westerly at Benn’s Grant

The Westerly at Benn’s Grant

100 Top Deck Way,
Smithfield, VA 23430

1-3 Beds | $1,755 - $2,337

Bradford Mews Apartments - Tax Credit

Bradford Mews Apartments - Tax Credit

100 Cattail Ln,
Smithfield, VA 23430

2-3 Beds | $1,355 - $1,556

Church Manor

Church Manor

513 Main St,
Smithfield, VA 23430

1-3 Beds | $829 - $1,065

Morris Creek Landing Apartments

Morris Creek Landing Apartments

982 John Rolfe Dr,
Smithfield, VA 23430

1-2 Beds | $1,049 - $1,429

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Smithfield?

The average rent in Smithfield is $1,561 per month, which is 6.1% lower than the national average of $1,662.

Are rents going up or down in Smithfield?

Rents in Smithfield, VA are increasing, with prices up 3.8% year-over-year and $59 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Smithfield?

In Smithfield, VA, 33% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Virginia Smithfield 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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