Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Fort Story, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Virginia Beach

$2,220/mo

increased by22%

vs previous year

The average rent in Virginia Beach is $2,220 per month as of October 2026. This is 17% above the national average rent, or $320 more per month.

$1.64

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Virginia Beach

476

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Virginia Beach rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Fort Story, VA

Average rent prices in Virginia Beach have increased by 22% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Fort Story, VA

Rent prices in Virginia Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Virginia Beach is $1,990, whereas a house costs $2,447. 1-bedroom apartments in Virginia Beach run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,079.

Listings

Studio

$1,288

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,733

-

9%

2 bedroom

$2,079

-

14%

3 bedroom

$2,400

-

10%

4 bedroom

$3,000

-

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,288

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,733

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,079

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last year

No Change

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fort Story, 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.

Discover rentals in Fort Story, VA

Bayville Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Bayville Apartments

1512 Kindly Ln, Virginia Beach, VA 23455

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$286–$2,326

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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4306 Gadwall Pl #4 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Virginia Beach

4306 Gadwall Place - 4

4306 Gadwall Pl #4, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

1 bed

1 bath

$700

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.
Riverside Station I - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Riverside Station I

5808 Sellger Dr, Norfolk, VA 23502

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$721–$2,104

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.
200 West I - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.1

Very good

200 West I

104 Price St, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$730–$1,527

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 Fort Story, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Virginia Beach rental market.

How much is rent in Virginia Beach?

The average rent in Virginia Beach is $2,220 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Virginia Beach?

Average rent prices in Virginia Beach have increased by 22% since last year.

How does Virginia Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Virginia Beach is 17% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $320 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Virginia Beach?

To comfortably afford rent in Virginia Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $89,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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