Royal Sail Apartments at Bridgeport
1100 Knotts Pointe Ln,
Suffolk, VA 23435
1-2 Beds | $1,550 - $2,610
Rental Market Trends in Suffolk, VA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Suffolk, VA is $1,691/month.
Rent in Suffolk is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,665/month.
$1,691/month
Average Rent
783 Sq Ft
Average Size
+6.3%
Change / Year
370
Available Apartments
Suffolk rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Suffolk average $1,014 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Suffolk average $1,691 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Suffolk average $1,881 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Suffolk average $2,280 or more per month.
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How much has average rent changed in Suffolk, VA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 6.3%, which averages out to $108 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Suffolk, VA
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
9%
$700 - $1,000/month
38%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
34%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
19%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Suffolk, VA?
Because the average rent in Suffolk is $1,691, you’ll want to make about $5,636 per month or $67,632 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.
How does Suffolk, VA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Suffolk, VA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
View the Suffolk Area GuideCompare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Windsor
Avg Rent: $750/month
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Franklin
Avg Rent: $1,161/month
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Carrollton
Avg Rent: $1,643/month
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Smithfield
Avg Rent: $1,560/month
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Portsmouth
Avg Rent: $1,285/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Suffolk?
The average rent in Suffolk is $1,691 per month, which is 1.6% higher than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Suffolk?
The average rent for a house in Suffolk, VA is $2,513 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Suffolk?
Rents in Suffolk, VA are increasing, with prices up 6.3% year-over-year and $108 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Suffolk?
In Suffolk, VA, 38% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 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.