Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Virginia Union University, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Sandston

$1,650/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sandston is $1,650 per month as of September 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.

$1.76

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sandston

816

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sandston rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Virginia Union University, VA

Average rent prices in Sandston have increased by 2% 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 Virginia Union University, VA

Rent prices in Sandston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sandston is $1,599, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Sandston run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.

Listings

Studio

$1,302

-

1%

1 bedroom

$1,480

-

3%

2 bedroom

$1,695

-

4%

3 bedroom

$2,100

-

3%

4 bedroom

$2,545

-

60%

Studio

Average rent

$1,302

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,480

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,545

Last year

60%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Virginia Union University, 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.

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2d ago

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700 West 44

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1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$507–$1,597

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5000 Midlothian Tpke #LOT15, Richmond, VA 23225

2 beds

1 bath

$675

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Frequently asked questions for Virginia Union University, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Sandston rental market.

How much is rent in Sandston?

The average rent in Sandston is $1,650 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sandston?

Average rent prices in Sandston have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Sandston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sandston is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sandston?

To comfortably afford rent in Sandston, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/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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