Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
Glen Allen, VA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Glen Allen rent stands today

    Glen Allen, VA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,202/month. Month over month, rents increased 6.7%, showing recent upward movement in the market despite a $3 per month year-over-year difference that is negligible.

  • Glen Allen rents run 15.9% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with a small total rental inventory of 62 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Glen Allen rent for $1,294/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,660/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,978/month, while 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,600/month and $2,775/month respectively. The 3-bedroom segment is the largest bedroom category, making up 41.8% of rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in Glen Allen

$2,202/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Glen Allen is $2,202 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $302 more per month.

$1.51

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Glen Allen

62

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Glen Allen rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Glen Allen, VA

Average rent prices in Glen Allen have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 Glen Allen, VA

Rent prices in Glen Allen vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Glen Allen is $1,905, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Glen Allen run $1,689 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,066.

Listings

Studio

$1,294

4%

14%

1 bedroom

$1,660

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,978

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,600

No Change

7%

4 bedroom

$2,775

6%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,294

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,660

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,978

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,775

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Glen Allen, 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 Glen Allen, VA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Glen Allen and Ashland by all bedroom counts and property types.

Glen Allen

Median rent price$2,202
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,797
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Glen Allen, VA is 23% higher than the median rent in Ashland, VA.

Discover rentals in Glen Allen, VA

701 Masters Row #J - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Glen Allen

2 beds

2 baths

$1,599

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
820 Brassie Ln #M - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Glen Allen

2 beds

2 baths

$1,650

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
811 Brassie Ln - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in Glen Allen

Welcome to 811 Brassie Lane

811 Brassie Ln, Glen Allen, VA 23059

2 beds

2 baths

$1,725

9410 Links Ln #F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Glen Allen

2 beds

2 baths

$1,725

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Glen Allen, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Glen Allen rental market.

How much is rent in Glen Allen?

The average rent in Glen Allen is $2,202 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Glen Allen?

Average rent prices in Glen Allen have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Glen Allen rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Glen Allen is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $302 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Glen Allen?

To comfortably afford rent in Glen Allen, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Glen Allen?

June offers the best rental deals in Glen Allen, with rents running about 9% lower than the peak pricing you'll see in March.

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).

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