Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 26, 2026
Average rent in
Hampton, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 26, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Hampton rent stands today
Hampton, VA rent rose 5.9% year over year to a current median of $1,795/month. Renters are paying $97 more per month than last year, with a 2.1% increase month over month as well, marking a modest upward trend in the market.
Compared to national trends
Hampton's median rent of $1,795/month is 5.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The city has 189 total rentals available, showing moderate pricing relative to the national landscape.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Hampton are $1,044/month, 1-bedrooms $1,435/month, 2-bedrooms $1,600/month, 3-bedrooms $2,050/month, and 4+ bedrooms $2,600/month. These figures show a broad range of rent prices by bedroom size across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Hampton, VA, Briarfield rents rose 25.0% year over year to $2,000/month and Fox Hill Grandview increased 22.6% to $2,115/month. These gains exceed the citywide 5.9% rise and indicate strong local demand in these neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Hampton
$1,795/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Hampton is $1,795 per month as of September 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $105 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Hampton
189
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Hampton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Hampton, VA
Average rent prices in Hampton have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Hampton run $1,429 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,795.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,044 | No Change |  19% | |
1 bedroom | $1,435 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,050 | 1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 | 2% | 18% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Briarfield | $2,000 | |
Buckroe Beach | $1,797 | |
Colliseum Central | $1,645 | |
Farmington | $1,997 | |
Fort Monroe | $1,832 | |
Fox Hill Grandview | $2,115 | |
Hampton Roads Center | $2,296 | |
Pheobus | $1,615 | |
Willow Oaks | $1,900 | |
Wythe | $1,595 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,600 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,653 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,100 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $870 | 20% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,044
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,435
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
18%
Colliseum Central
Average rent
$1,645
Wythe
Average rent
$1,595
Hampton Roads Center
Average rent
$2,296
Pheobus
Average rent
$1,615
Willow Oaks
Average rent
$1,900
Buckroe Beach
Average rent
$1,797
Briarfield
Average rent
$2,000
Fort Monroe
Average rent
$1,832
Farmington
Average rent
$1,997
Fox Hill Grandview
Average rent
$2,115
Apartments
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,653
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$870
Last 30 days
20%
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
6%lower than the national median
21%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
$2,300
6%$2,097
20%$1,795
76%$1,603
2%$1,780
7%$2,031
11%$1,650
7%$1,950
23%$2,800
35%$2,200
3%$2,200
14%$2,350
6%Discover rentals in Hampton, VA
5d+ ago
Wythe apartment for rent in Hampton
129 4090 Georgia 23 - 129 #129, Hampton, VA 23661
1 bed
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 6
2d ago
Wythe apartment for rent in Hampton
2612 Kecoughtan Rd #7, Hampton, VA 23661
1 bed
1 bath
$735
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3785 Kecoughtan Rd, Hampton, VA 23669
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,099–$1,425
Apartment for rent
10h ago
105 E Lakeshore Dr, Hampton, VA 23666
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,109–$1,519
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$5,907
$5,315
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ 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
Fox Hill - Grandview house for rent in Hampton
3 beds
2 baths
$3,900
$3,695
Price drop
House for rent
13h ago
Verified
2109 Newton Rd, Hampton, VA 23663
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,859–$2,611
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
1446 West Queen Street, Hampton, VA 23669
2 beds
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3785 Kecoughtan Rd, Hampton, VA 23669
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,099–$1,425
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$5,907
$5,315
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
2109 Newton Rd, Hampton, VA 23663
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,859–$2,611
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
1446 West Queen Street, Hampton, VA 23669
2 beds
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3785 Kecoughtan Rd, Hampton, VA 23669
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,099–$1,425
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1220 N King St, Hampton, VA 23669
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,311–$1,503
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3785 Kecoughtan Rd, Hampton, VA 23669
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,099–$1,425
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Olde Hampton house for rent in Hampton
3 beds
1 bath
$2,400
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$5,907
$5,315
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
105 E Lakeshore Dr, Hampton, VA 23666
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,322–$1,519
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 $1,795 per month as of September 19, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Hampton?
Average rent prices in Hampton have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Hampton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Hampton is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $105 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Hampton?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Hampton are Wythe ($1,595/mo), Pheobus ($1,615/mo), and Colliseum Central ($1,645/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Hampton?
To comfortably afford rent in Hampton, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/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).