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Rental Market Trends in Virginia Beach, VA

What is the average rent in Virginia Beach, VA?

$1,545/month

Average Rent

758 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Virginia Beach, VA is $1,545 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,630/month, which means Virginia Beach rent prices are 5% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Virginia Beach, you can expect to pay about $1,547 per month for a studio, $1,545 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,754 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,127 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,547/month
516 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,545/month
758 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,754/month
1,027 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,127/month
1,295 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,085/month
907 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,373/month
1,356 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,969/month
1,828 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,330/month
723 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,935/month
808 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,512/month
1,215 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,063/month
1,197 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,904/month
876 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,255/month
1,215 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,658/month
1,871 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Virginia Beach, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.1%, which averages out to $33 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Virginia Beach, VA
Last Updated October 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Virginia Beach, VA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
4% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
46% $1,501 - $2,000/month
17% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Virginia Beach?

Based on current rent prices, Diamond Spring Homes, Cardinal Estates and Holland Farms are the most affordable neighborhoods in Virginia Beach.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Diamond Spring Homes
$1,321/month
558 Sq Ft
Cardinal Estates
$1,465/month
688 Sq Ft
Holland Farms
$1,465/month
688 Sq Ft
Westerly
$1,519/month
700 Sq Ft
Birdneck Acres
$1,575/month
690 Sq Ft
Willow Wood Quadravillas
$1,579/month
768 Sq Ft
Green Garden
$1,609/month
655 Sq Ft
Point O View
$1,620/month
760 Sq Ft
Northwest Virginia Beach
$1,705/month
771 Sq Ft
Charlestowne Lakes
$1,707/month
756 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Virginia Beach?

Based on current rent prices, Battery Park at Towne Square, Northeast Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach Town Center are the most expensive neighborhoods in Virginia Beach.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Battery Park at Towne Square
$1,925/month
755 Sq Ft
Northeast Virginia Beach
$1,841/month
719 Sq Ft
Virginia Beach Town Center
$1,808/month
831 Sq Ft
North Central
$1,747/month
785 Sq Ft
Charlestowne Lakes
$1,707/month
756 Sq Ft
Northwest Virginia Beach
$1,705/month
771 Sq Ft
Point O View
$1,620/month
760 Sq Ft
Green Garden
$1,609/month
655 Sq Ft
Willow Wood Quadravillas
$1,579/month
768 Sq Ft
Birdneck Acres
$1,575/month
690 Sq Ft

Which Virginia Beach neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Virginia Beach with the most apartments available are Northwest Virginia Beach, Northeast Virginia Beach and North Central .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northwest Virginia Beach
$1,705/month
771 Sq Ft
Northeast Virginia Beach
$1,841/month
719 Sq Ft
North Central
$1,747/month
785 Sq Ft
Willow Wood Quadravillas
$1,579/month
768 Sq Ft
Diamond Spring Homes
$1,321/month
558 Sq Ft
Birdneck Acres
$1,575/month
690 Sq Ft
Cardinal Estates
$1,465/month
688 Sq Ft
Holland Farms
$1,465/month
688 Sq Ft
Battery Park at Towne Square
$1,925/month
755 Sq Ft
Virginia Beach Town Center
$1,808/month
831 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Virginia Beach is $1,545, you’ll want to make about $5,150 per month or $61,800 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.

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 $1,545 - $2,127. 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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Virginia Beach, VA

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Artistry on Greenwich

5441 Greenwich Rd,
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$1,879 - $3,109

1-3 Beds

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2348 Windway Ln,
Virginia Beach, VA 23455

$1,837 - $3,207

1-3 Beds

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ReNew Little Creek

6450 Crescent Way,
Norfolk, VA 23513

$1,440 - $2,595

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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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