Ascend at Hilltop
640 Beachcomber Ln,
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
2-3 Beds | $2,300 - $3,000
Rental Market Trends in Virginia Beach, VA
What is the average rent in Virginia Beach, VA?
$1,534/month
Average Rent
758 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of July 2025, the average rent in Virginia Beach, VA is $1,534 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,637/month, which means Virginia Beach rent prices are 6% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Virginia Beach, you can expect to pay about $1,574 per month for a studio, $1,534 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,740 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,141 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Virginia Beach, VA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.5%, which averages out to $39 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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Rent Ranges in Virginia Beach, VA
Last Updated July 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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0%
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5%
$700 - $1,000/month
32%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
48%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
14%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Virginia Beach?
Based on current rent prices, Diamond Spring Homes, North Central and Westerly are the most affordable neighborhoods in Virginia Beach.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Virginia Beach?
Based on current rent prices, Long Creek Cove Condominiums, Cape Story by the Sea and Birdneck Acres are the most expensive neighborhoods in Virginia Beach.
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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 .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Virginia Beach, VA?
Because the average rent in Virginia Beach is $1,534, you’ll want to make about $5,113 per month or $61,356 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 $1,534 - $2,141. You can expect to pay 1.6% less for groceries, 4.0% more for utilities, and 4.1% less for transportation.
How does Virginia Beach, VA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Virginia Beach, 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.
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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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.