Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Emporia, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Emporia
$1,550/mo
70%vs previous year
The average rent in Emporia is $1,550 per month as of June 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Emporia
6
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Emporia rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Emporia, VA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Emporia, VA
Average rent prices in Emporia have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 70% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Emporia, VA
Rent prices in Emporia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Emporia is $986, whereas a house costs $1,562. 2-bedroom apartments in Emporia run $930 on average.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
2 bedroom | $930 |  2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,550 | 28% | 79% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Emporia, VA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $986 | 1% | - | |
Houses | $1,562 | 58% | - |
2 bedroom
Average rent
$930
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
28%
Last year
79%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Emporia, VA.
Apartments
Average rent
$986
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,562
Last 30 days
58%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Emporia, VA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Emporia, VA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Emporia and Colonial Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.
Emporia
21%lower than the national median
28%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Emporia, VA is 11% higher than the median rent in Colonial Heights, VA.
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Emporia
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
Available May 12
5d+ ago
House for rent in Emporia
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,575
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Emporia
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
Available May 12
5d+ ago
House for rent in Emporia
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,575
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Emporia
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
Available May 12
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Frequently asked questions for Emporia, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Emporia rental market.
How much is rent in Emporia?
The average rent in Emporia is $1,550 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Emporia?
Average rent prices in Emporia have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 70% since last year.
How does Emporia rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Emporia is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Emporia?
To comfortably afford rent in Emporia, you'd need to earn approximately $62,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).