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Rental Market Trends in Virginia Beach, VA

What is the average rent in Virginia Beach, VA?

$1,621/month

Average Rent

755 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4.6%

Increase in the Last Year

Virginia Beach, VA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Virginia Beach, VA is $1,621 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Virginia Beach rent prices are 1% lower than the national average.

  • Studio apartments in Virginia Beach average $1,615 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Virginia Beach average $1,621 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Virginia Beach average $1,875 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Virginia Beach average $2,258 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,615/month
517 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,621/month
755 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,875/month
1,028 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,258/month
1,292 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,950/month
1,030 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,637/month
1,352 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,393/month
1,908 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,961/month
771 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,539/month
721 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,953/month
1,100 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,304/month
1,199 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 4.6%, which averages out to $76 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Virginia Beach, VA
Last Updated June 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
4% $700 - $1,000/month
26% $1,001 - $1,500/month
45% $1,501 - $2,000/month
25% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Virginia Beach?

Based on current rent prices, Washington Square Townhouse, Northwest Virginia Beach and North Central are the most affordable neighborhoods in Virginia Beach.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Washington Square Townhouse
$1,298/month
741 Sq Ft
Northwest Virginia Beach
$1,723/month
750 Sq Ft
North Central
$1,746/month
771 Sq Ft
Northeast Virginia Beach
$2,020/month
716 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Virginia Beach?

Based on current rent prices, Northeast Virginia Beach, North Central and Northwest Virginia Beach are the most expensive neighborhoods in Virginia Beach.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northeast Virginia Beach
$2,020/month
716 Sq Ft
North Central
$1,746/month
771 Sq Ft
Northwest Virginia Beach
$1,723/month
750 Sq Ft
Washington Square Townhouse
$1,298/month
741 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
$2,020/month
716 Sq Ft
Northwest Virginia Beach
$1,723/month
750 Sq Ft
North Central
$1,746/month
771 Sq Ft
Washington Square Townhouse
$1,298/month
741 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 $1,621, you’ll want to make about $5,403 per month or $64,836 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 $1,615 - $2,258. 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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Virginia Beach, VA

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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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Apartment Averages

Washington Square Townhouse

Virginia Beach, VA

Northeast Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach, VA

Studio
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$1,568/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,698/month
Two Bedroom
-
$1,920/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,496/month
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Attain at Chic's Beach

Attain at Chic's Beach

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Virginia Beach, VA 23455

$1,858 - $3,141 Total Monthly Price

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ReNew Marina Shores

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Virginia Beach, VA 23451

$1,844 - $4,174 Plus Fees

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1441 Laskin Rd,
Virginia Beach, VA 23451

$2,200 - $3,500 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 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.

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