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Last updated on November 11, 2026
Average rent in
Hampton, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 11, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Hampton rent stands today
Hampton, VA rent rose 11.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,850/month. Renters today are paying $189 more per month on average than last year, and the median rent matches the peak level seen in November 2026.
Compared to national trends
Hampton sits 2.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 182 total rentals offering a modest market size for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Hampton run around $1,414/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,532/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,650/month, 3-bedrooms around $2,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $2,450/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,000/month while apartments sit at $1,600/month, with houses making up 57.7% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Briarfield rents increased 23.1% year over year to $2,000/month across 18 rentals, outpacing the citywide 11.3% rise. West Hampton also saw a 16.9% increase to $1,550/month, while Victoria Boulevard Historic District cooled by -14.3% to $1,800/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Hampton
$1,850/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Hampton is $1,850 per month as of November 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Hampton
182
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Hampton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Hampton, VA
Average rent prices in Hampton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% 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
Hampton, VA
Rent prices in Hampton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hampton is $1,600, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Hampton run $1,434 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,818.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,413 | 4% |  2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,531 | 6% | 22% | |
2 bedroom | $1,650 | 8% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,450 | 2% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Briarfield | $2,000 | |
Buckroe Beach | $1,895 | |
Colliseum Central | $1,689 | |
Farmington | $1,800 | |
Fort Monroe | $1,795 | |
Fox Hill Grandview | $1,926 | |
Hampton Roads Center | $2,295 | |
Pheobus | $1,612 | |
Willow Oaks | $1,747 | |
Wythe | $1,885 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,600 | 2% | 3% | |
Condos | $1,808 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | No Change | 11% | |
Rooms | $1,050 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,413
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,531
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
22%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
Colliseum Central
Average rent
$1,689
Wythe
Average rent
$1,885
Buckroe Beach
Average rent
$1,895
Willow Oaks
Average rent
$1,747
Pheobus
Average rent
$1,612
Farmington
Average rent
$1,800
Briarfield
Average rent
$2,000
Hampton Roads Center
Average rent
$2,295
Fox Hill Grandview
Average rent
$1,926
Fort Monroe
Average rent
$1,795
Apartments
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,808
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last year
11%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,050
The table above reflects average rent prices in Hampton, 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 Hampton, VA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Hampton and Cape Charles by all bedroom counts and property types.
Hampton
3%lower than the national median
26%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hampton, VA is 23% lower than the median rent in Cape Charles, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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12%$1,999
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4%$1,711
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6%$1,962
32%$2,600
13%$2,200
10%$2,101
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9%Discover rentals in Hampton, VA
2d ago
Wythe house for rent in Hampton
2706 Jamestown Ave #1A, Hampton, VA 23661
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
16h ago
225 Lee St, Hampton, VA 23669
3 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3785 Kecoughtan Rd, Hampton, VA 23669
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,105–$1,431
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
105 E Lakeshore Dr, Hampton, VA 23666
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,109–$1,519
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$5,284
Price dropped $283Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
4d ago
Fox Hill - Grandview house for rent in Hampton
121 Grand View Dr, Hampton, VA 23664
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,245
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Fox Hill - Grandview house for rent in Hampton
276 Harris Creek Rd, Hampton, VA 23669
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Colliseum Central townhouse for rent in Hampton
334 Fountain Way, Hampton, VA 23666
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,175
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4h ago
Verified
2109 Newton Rd, Hampton, VA 23663
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$2,545
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1446 West Queen Street, Hampton, VA 23669
2 beds
1 bath
$1,125
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3785 Kecoughtan Rd, Hampton, VA 23669
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,105–$1,431
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Olde Hampton house for rent in Hampton
3 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4h ago
Verified
2109 Newton Rd, Hampton, VA 23663
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$2,545
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1446 West Queen Street, Hampton, VA 23669
2 beds
1 bath
$1,125
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3785 Kecoughtan Rd, Hampton, VA 23669
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,105–$1,431
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$5,284
Price dropped $283Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3785 Kecoughtan Rd, Hampton, VA 23669
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,105–$1,431
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$5,284
Price dropped $283Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
4d ago
1625 W Pembroke Ave, Hampton, VA 23661
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195–$1,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1500 Briarfield Rd, Hampton, VA 23666
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Hampton, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Hampton rental market.
How much is rent in Hampton?
The average rent in Hampton is $1,850 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Hampton?
Average rent prices in Hampton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does Hampton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Hampton is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Hampton?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Hampton are Pheobus ($1,612/mo), Colliseum Central ($1,689/mo), and Willow Oaks ($1,747/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Hampton?
To comfortably afford rent in Hampton, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Hampton?
December and March offer the best opportunities for apartment hunting in Hampton, with March seeing the lowest prices and December representing the least competitive period with reduced demand relative to supply.
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).