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Rental Market Trends in Smithfield, VA

What is the average rent in Smithfield, VA?

$1,535/month

Average Rent

969 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Smithfield, VA is $1,535 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Smithfield rent prices are 6% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Smithfield, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,535 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,730 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,259 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,535/month
969 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,730/month
1,157 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,259/month
1,577 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Smithfield, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.6%, which averages out to $26 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Smithfield, VA
Last Updated April 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
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
50% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Smithfield is $1,535, you’ll want to make about $5,116 per month or $61,392 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.

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Smithfield, VA

69 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

$1,792 - $2,427 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Bradford Mews Apartments - Tax Credit

Bradford Mews Apartments - Tax Credit

100 Cattail Ln,
Smithfield, VA 23430

$1,340 - $1,550 Plus Fees

2-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Morris Creek Landing Apartments

Morris Creek Landing Apartments

982 John Rolfe Dr,
Smithfield, VA 23430

$1,049 - $1,429 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Church Manor

Church Manor

513 Main St,
Smithfield, VA 23430

$829 - $1,065 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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