Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Smithfield, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Smithfield

$2,300/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Smithfield is $2,300 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $400 more per month.

$1.66

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Smithfield

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased 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 Smithfield, VA

Rent prices in Smithfield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Smithfield is $1,234, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Smithfield run $1,581 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,645.

Listings

Studio

$875

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,275

17%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,645

19%

29%

3 bedroom

$2,399

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$2,822

3%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$875

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,645

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

29%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,399

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,822

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

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$2,300
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,995
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Smithfield, VA is 15% higher than the median rent in Carrollton, VA.

Discover rentals in Smithfield, VA

13408 Martha Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Smithfield

3 beds

1 bath

$1,800

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.
404 Spring Hill Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Smithfield

Rental, Traditional, Tri-Level, Smithfield, VA

404 Spring Hill Pl, Smithfield, VA 23430

4 beds

3.5 baths

$2,700

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.

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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 $2,300 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Smithfield?

Average rent prices in Smithfield have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Smithfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Smithfield is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 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 $92,000/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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