Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
Poquoson, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Poquoson

$1,865/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Poquoson is $1,865 per month as of October 2026. This is 2% below the national average rent, or $34 less per month.

$1.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Poquoson

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Poquoson 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 Poquoson, VA

Average rent prices in Poquoson have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 Poquoson, VA

Rent prices in Poquoson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Poquoson is $1,732, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Poquoson run $1,504 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

Studio

$1,031

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,359

6%

16%

2 bedroom

$1,450

3%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,400

3%

9%

4 bedroom

$3,100

1%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,031

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,359

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Poquoson, 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 Poquoson, VA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Poquoson and Cape Charles by all bedroom counts and property types.

Poquoson

Median rent price$1,865
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Poquoson, VA is 11% lower than the median rent in Cape Charles, VA.

Discover rentals in Poquoson, VA

256R Hunts Neck Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Poquoson

4 beds

2 baths

$3,195

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.
9R Rhodelia Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Poquoson

Rental, Transitional, Poquoson, VA

9R Rhodelia Ln, Poquoson, VA 23662

5 beds

2.5 baths

$3,450

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Frequently asked questions for Poquoson, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Poquoson rental market.

How much is rent in Poquoson?

The average rent in Poquoson is $1,865 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Poquoson?

Average rent prices in Poquoson have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

How does Poquoson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Poquoson is 2% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $34 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Poquoson?

To comfortably afford rent in Poquoson, you'd need to earn approximately $75,000/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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