Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
Poquoson, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Poquoson

$2,600/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Poquoson is $2,600 per month as of August 2026. This is 36% above the national average rent, or $690 more per month.

$1.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Poquoson

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Poquoson rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Poquoson, VA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Poquoson, VA

Average rent prices in Poquoson have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,712, whereas a house costs $3,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Poquoson run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,225.

Listings

Studio

$1,025

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,200

5%

22%

2 bedroom

$1,875

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,215

5%

12%

4 bedroom

$3,200

4%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,025

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,215

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

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$2,600
increased by36%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Poquoson, VA is 8% higher than the median rent in Cape Charles, VA.

Discover rentals in Poquoson, VA

Wythe Creek - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.8

Very good

Wythe Creek

547 Wythe Creek Rd, Poquoson, VA 23662

2 beds

1 bath

$1,313

Apartment for rent

31 Valmoore Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Poquoson

Rental, Ranch, Poquoson, VA

31 Valmoore Dr, Poquoson, VA 23662

3 beds

2 baths

$2,550

House for rent

41 Messick Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Poquoson

Rental, Bungalow, Ranch, Poquoson, VA

41 Messick Rd, Poquoson, VA 23662

3 beds

2 baths

$2,600

House for rent

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

$3,500

House for rent

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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 $2,600 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Poquoson?

Average rent prices in Poquoson have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Poquoson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Poquoson is 36% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $690 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Poquoson?

To comfortably afford rent in Poquoson, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/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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