Ascend at Hilltop
640 Beachcomber Ln,
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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Rental Market Trends in Virginia Beach, VA
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Virginia Beach, VA is $1,656/month.
Rent in Virginia Beach is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,663/month.
$1,656/month
Average Rent
753 Sq Ft
Average Size
+7.1%
Change / Year
2,519
Available Apartments
Virginia Beach rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Virginia Beach average $1,688 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Virginia Beach average $1,656 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Virginia Beach average $1,888 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Virginia Beach average $2,277 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Virginia Beach, VA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 7.1%, which averages out to $118 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Virginia Beach, VA
July 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
3%
$700 - $1,000/month
27%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
44%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
26%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Virginia Beach?
Based on current rent prices, North Central, Northwest Virginia Beach and Northeast Virginia Beach are the most affordable neighborhoods in Virginia Beach.
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Average Rent
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Virginia Beach?
Based on current rent prices, Northeast Virginia Beach, Northwest Virginia Beach and North Central 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 Northeast Virginia Beach, Northwest 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 $1,656, you’ll want to make about $5,520 per month or $66,240 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 9.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Virginia Beach is 21.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,656 - $2,277. You can expect to pay 0.1% less for groceries, 4.0% more for utilities, and 5.8% 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.
View the Virginia Beach Area GuideStudio
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$1,566/month
One Bedroom
$1,566/month
$1,726/month
Two Bedroom
$1,717/month
$1,932/month
Three Bedroom
$2,034/month
$2,503/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Virginia Beach?
The average rent in Virginia Beach is $1,656 per month, which is 0.4% lower than the national average of $1,663.
What is the average rent for a house in Virginia Beach?
The average rent for a house in Virginia Beach, VA is $2,490 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Virginia Beach?
The average rent for a townhome in Virginia Beach, VA is $1,944 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Virginia Beach?
Rents in Virginia Beach, VA are increasing, with prices up 7.1% year-over-year and $118 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Virginia Beach?
In Virginia Beach, VA, 44% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/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 June 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.