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Rental Market Trends in Virginia Beach, VA

What is the average rent in Virginia Beach, VA?

$1,581/month

Average Rent

754 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Virginia Beach, VA is $1,581 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/month, which means Virginia Beach rent prices are 3% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Virginia Beach, you can expect to pay about $1,589 per month for a studio, $1,581 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,811 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,191 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,589/month
518 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,581/month
754 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,811/month
1,028 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,191/month
1,294 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,052/month
1,048 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,467/month
1,311 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,182/month
2,056 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,429/month
737 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,926/month
746 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,265/month
1,482 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,885/month
959 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,270/month
1,275 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.2%, which averages out to $50 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 March 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Virginia Beach, VA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
5% $700 - $1,000/month
27% $1,001 - $1,500/month
49% $1,501 - $2,000/month
20% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Virginia Beach?

Based on current rent prices, Washington Square Townhouse, Emerald Point and Diamond Spring Homes are the most affordable neighborhoods in Virginia Beach.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Washington Square Townhouse
$1,297/month
730 Sq Ft
Emerald Point
$1,297/month
730 Sq Ft
Diamond Spring Homes
$1,385/month
546 Sq Ft
Westerly
$1,507/month
694 Sq Ft
Green Garden
$1,566/month
646 Sq Ft
Cardinal Estates
$1,570/month
710 Sq Ft
Holland Farms
$1,570/month
710 Sq Ft
Stallion Village
$1,580/month
635 Sq Ft
The Pines
$1,580/month
635 Sq Ft
Virginia Beach Town Center
$1,620/month
734 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Virginia Beach?

Based on current rent prices, Linlier, Point O View and Northeast Virginia Beach are the most expensive neighborhoods in Virginia Beach.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Linlier
$2,512/month
931 Sq Ft
Point O View
$2,141/month
848 Sq Ft
Northeast Virginia Beach
$2,001/month
716 Sq Ft
Battery Park at Towne Square
$1,845/month
764 Sq Ft
North Central
$1,732/month
796 Sq Ft
Northwest Virginia Beach
$1,728/month
762 Sq Ft
Elizabeth River Shores
$1,701/month
843 Sq Ft
Birdneck Acres
$1,700/month
725 Sq Ft
Willow Wood Quadravillas
$1,683/month
778 Sq Ft
Virginia Beach Town Center
$1,620/month
734 Sq Ft

Which Virginia Beach neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northeast Virginia Beach
$2,001/month
716 Sq Ft
Northwest Virginia Beach
$1,728/month
762 Sq Ft
North Central
$1,732/month
796 Sq Ft
Point O View
$2,141/month
848 Sq Ft
Linlier
$2,512/month
931 Sq Ft
Green Garden
$1,566/month
646 Sq Ft
Battery Park at Towne Square
$1,845/month
764 Sq Ft
Cardinal Estates
$1,570/month
710 Sq Ft
Stallion Village
$1,580/month
635 Sq Ft
Holland Farms
$1,570/month
710 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 $1,581, you’ll want to make about $5,270 per month or $63,240 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 9.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Virginia Beach is 21.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,581 - $2,191. You can expect to pay 0.2% less for groceries, 3.2% more for utilities, and 4.6% less for transportation.

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Artistry on Greenwich

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Attain at Chic's Beach

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Virginia Beach, VA 23455

$1,674 - $3,092 Total Monthly Price

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The Canopy

1441 Laskin Rd,
Virginia Beach, VA 23451

$1,950 - $3,600 Plus Fees

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ReNew Marina Shores

2200 Willow Oak Cir,
Virginia Beach, VA 23451

$1,804 - $3,664 Plus Fees

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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