Last updated on June 5, 2026

Average rent in
Glen Allen, VA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Glen Allen rent stands today

    Glen Allen, VA rent rose 2.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,295/month. Renters are paying $19 more per month on average than last year, with a 1.6% increase month over month.

  • Glen Allen rents run 17.7% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median. There are 69 total rentals available across the city.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Glen Allen rent for $1,350/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,689/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,198/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,600/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,800/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Glen Allen

$2,295/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Glen Allen is $2,295 per month as of June 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $345 more per month.

$1.56

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Glen Allen

69

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,952, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Glen Allen run $1,725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,197.

Listings

Studio

$1,350

12%

12%

1 bedroom

$1,689

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,197

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,600

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,800

6%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,689

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,197

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

8%

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$2,295
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,883
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Glen Allen, VA is 22% higher than the median rent in Ashland, VA.

Discover rentals in Glen Allen, VA

9351 Kempton Manor Ct #1910 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Glen Allen

2 Bed/2 Bath Condo with Off-Street Parking / Available Soon!

9351 Kempton Manor Ct #1910, Glen Allen, VA 23060

2 beds

2 baths

$1,625

Condo for rent

9352 Castle York Ct #7 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in Glen Allen

2 beds

2 baths

$1,650

Condo for rent

Available Jun 1

9410 Links Ln #H - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in Glen Allen

2 beds

2 baths

$1,800

$1,670

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available May 16

9218 Magellan Pkwy #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Glen Allen

3 beds

3 baths

$2,195

Condo for rent

Available Aug 25

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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 $2,295 per month as of June 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Glen Allen?

Average rent prices in Glen Allen have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Glen Allen rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Glen Allen is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $345 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 $92,000/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?

Glen Allen, Virginia rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,700 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,100 monthly. Both apartment sizes have experienced upward price movement, with one-bedrooms rising 5.0% and two-bedrooms increasing 6.6% compared to the previous year.

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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