Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Average rent in
Hampton, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Hampton rent stands today
Hampton, VA rent rose 5.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,780/month. Renters today are paying $41 more per month on average than last year despite a 3.5% month-over-month decline from the peak last month.
Compared to national trends
Hampton rents run 7.5% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, positioning the city as a moderately priced market with 151 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Hampton rent for $1,044/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,440/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,600/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,100/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,550/month. This range reflects the diversity of rental options by bedroom count in the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Hampton
$1,780/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Hampton is $1,780 per month as of August 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $145 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Hampton
151
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Hampton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Hampton, VA
Average rent prices in Hampton have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,519, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Hampton run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,649.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,044 | 4% |  2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,439 | 10% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,100 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,550 | 4% | 17% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Briarfield | $1,700 | |
Buckroe Beach | $2,022 | |
Colliseum Central | $1,641 | |
Downtown Hampton | $1,650 | |
Farmington | $1,875 | |
Fox Hill Grandview | $2,295 | |
Hampton Roads Center | $2,245 | |
Pheobus | $1,665 | |
Willow Oaks | $1,745 | |
Wythe | $1,695 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,519 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,804 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,100 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,037 | 9% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,044
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,439
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
17%
Colliseum Central
Average rent
$1,641
Wythe
Average rent
$1,695
Hampton Roads Center
Average rent
$2,245
Downtown Hampton
Average rent
$1,650
Buckroe Beach
Average rent
$2,022
Pheobus
Average rent
$1,665
Willow Oaks
Average rent
$1,745
Farmington
Average rent
$1,875
Briarfield
Average rent
$1,700
Fox Hill Grandview
Average rent
$2,295
Apartments
Average rent
$1,519
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,804
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,037
Last 30 days
9%
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
8%lower than the national median
18%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hampton, VA is 22% lower than the median rent in Cape Charles, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,275
18%$1,925
6%$1,900
34%$1,599
1%$1,750
3%$2,266
5%$1,595
5%$1,807
22%$2,000
8%$2,250
3%$2,300
4%$2,250
4%Discover rentals in Hampton, VA
1d ago
Willow Oaks apartment for rent in Hampton
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
633 Vaughan Ave, Hampton, VA 23661
1 bed
1 bath
$800–$1,175
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Pheobus house for rent in Hampton
204 Clay St #NA, Hampton, VA 23663
3 beds
1 bath
$850
House for rent
Available Aug 14
6h ago
Verified
3785 Kecoughtan Rd, Hampton, VA 23669
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,099–$1,425
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$5,892
$5,738
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Colliseum Central townhouse for rent in Hampton
505 Waterside Dr #112, Hampton, VA 23666
3 beds
3.5 baths
$5,000
House for rent
Available Aug 24
5d+ ago
Hampton Roads Center house for rent in Hampton
11 Kenan Ct, Hampton, VA 23666
4 beds
3 baths
$4,150
House for rent
5d+ ago
Buckroe Beach condo for rent in Hampton
155 Atlantic Ave #C, Hampton, VA 23664
3 beds
2 baths
$3,600
Condo for rent
6h ago
Verified
3785 Kecoughtan Rd, Hampton, VA 23669
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,099–$1,425
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
2109 Newton Rd, Hampton, VA 23663
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,716–$1,797
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1446 West Queen Street, Hampton, VA 23669
2 beds
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1625 W Pembroke Ave, Hampton, VA 23661
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
3785 Kecoughtan Rd, Hampton, VA 23669
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,099–$1,425
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
2109 Newton Rd, Hampton, VA 23663
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,716–$1,797
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1446 West Queen Street, Hampton, VA 23669
2 beds
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1220 N King St, Hampton, VA 23669
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,311–$1,503
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
3785 Kecoughtan Rd, Hampton, VA 23669
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,099–$1,425
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1625 W Pembroke Ave, Hampton, VA 23661
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,900
$3,375
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 22
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$5,892
$5,738
Price drop
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 $1,780 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Hampton?
Average rent prices in Hampton have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Hampton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Hampton is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $145 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Hampton?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Hampton are Colliseum Central ($1,641/mo), Downtown Hampton ($1,650/mo), and Pheobus ($1,665/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Hampton?
To comfortably afford rent in Hampton, you'd need to earn approximately $71,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Hampton?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Hampton average around $1,480/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,600/month.
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).