Last updated on July 28, 2026

Average rent in
Smithfield, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Smithfield

$1,995/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Smithfield is $1,995 per month as of July 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $65 more per month.

$1.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Smithfield

9

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Smithfield 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

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

Rent trends in Smithfield, VA

Average rent prices in Smithfield have decreased by 20% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 Smithfield, VA

Rent prices in Smithfield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Smithfield is $1,665, whereas a house costs $2,415. 1-bedroom apartments in Smithfield run $1,581 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.

Listings

Studio

$875

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,499

13%

21%

2 bedroom

$1,138

14%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,995

13%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,902

12%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$875

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,499

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,138

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,902

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

2%

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

Compare median rent prices in Smithfield and Carrollton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Smithfield

Median rent price$1,995
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,930

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Smithfield, VA is 3% higher than the median rent in Carrollton, VA.

Discover rentals in Smithfield, VA

8846 Smithfield Apts Ln #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Smithfield

SINGLE_FAMILY - Smithfield, VA

8846 Smithfield Apts Ln #7, Smithfield, VA 23430

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

House for rent

5053 Old Stage Hwy - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Smithfield

SINGLE_FAMILY - Smithfield, VA

5053 Old Stage Hwy, Smithfield, VA 23430

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,400

House for rent

212 Middle St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Smithfield

SINGLE_FAMILY - Smithfield, VA

212 Middle St, Smithfield, VA 23430

3 beds

1 bath

$1,800

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Smithfield, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Smithfield rental market.

How much is rent in Smithfield?

The average rent in Smithfield is $1,995 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Smithfield?

Average rent prices in Smithfield have decreased by 20% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Smithfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Smithfield is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $65 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Smithfield?

To comfortably afford rent in Smithfield, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Smithfield?

Based on our current listings, utilities-included rentals don't appear in Smithfield's rental market, with 0% of apartments including utilities across all bedroom types.

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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