Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Average rent in
Suffolk, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Suffolk, VA rent slipped 3.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,999/month. Renters today are paying $69 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak of $2,000 in October 2025.
Compared to national trends
Suffolk runs 4.7% more expensive than the $1,910/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with a total of 79 rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
Median rents in Suffolk range by bedroom from $1,538/month for 2-bed units to $2,850/month for 4+ bedroom units. One-bedroom units rent for $1,592/month and three-bedrooms for $2,300/month, offering a wide range of options for renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Suffolk
$1,999/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Suffolk is $1,999 per month as of August 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $89 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Suffolk
79
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Suffolk rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Suffolk, VA
Average rent prices in Suffolk have decreased by 6% 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
Suffolk, VA
Rent prices in Suffolk vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Suffolk is $1,607, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Suffolk run $1,665 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,592 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,537 | 2% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,300 | 2% |  7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,850 | 2% | 3% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Suffolk, VA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,607 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | 2% | 1% | |
Houses | $2,650 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $700 | 9% | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,592
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,537
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Suffolk, VA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,607
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
9%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Suffolk, 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 Suffolk, VA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Suffolk and Carrollton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Suffolk
5%higher than the national median
7%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Suffolk, VA is 2% lower than the median rent in Carrollton, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,050
9%$1,665
$2,150
8%$1,600
9%$1,736
3%$1,599
1%$1,795
6%$1,649
7%$1,622
$2,695
8%$2,200
3%$1,800
2%Discover rentals in Suffolk, VA
7h ago
Verified
2008 Freeney Avenue, Suffolk, VA 23434
2–3 beds
2 baths
$972–$1,117
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2065 Freeney Avenue, Suffolk, VA 23434
2–3 beds
2 baths
$986–$1,402
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Suffolk
219 Bank St #4, Suffolk, VA 23434
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Suffolk
410 Bosley Ave #C, Suffolk, VA 23434
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Suffolk
4540 Shoulders Hill Rd, Suffolk, VA 23435
3 beds
1 bath
$4,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Suffolk
3409 Bridge Rd, Suffolk, VA 23435
3 beds
1 bath
$4,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Suffolk
5028 Bay Cir, Suffolk, VA 23435
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Suffolk
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
House for rent
7h ago
Verified
2008 Freeney Avenue, Suffolk, VA 23434
2–3 beds
2 baths
$972–$1,117
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2065 Freeney Avenue, Suffolk, VA 23434
2–3 beds
2 baths
$986–$1,402
Apartment for rent
6h ago
3061 Godwin Blvd, Suffolk, VA 23434
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,840–$1,990
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
901 Beringer Rd, Suffolk, VA 23435
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,729–$2,099
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2065 Freeney Avenue, Suffolk, VA 23434
2–3 beds
2 baths
$986–$1,402
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
2028 Freeney Ave, Suffolk, VA 23434
2–4 beds
2 baths
$1,227–$1,419
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
2008 Freeney Avenue, Suffolk, VA 23434
2–3 beds
2 baths
$972–$1,117
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Suffolk
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,850
House for rent
Available Sep 22
17h ago
Verified
2028 Freeney Ave, Suffolk, VA 23434
2 beds
2 baths
$1,227
Apartment for rent
6h ago
3061 Godwin Blvd, Suffolk, VA 23434
2 beds
2 baths
$1,980–$1,990
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
1050 Belle Orchard Ln, Suffolk, VA 23435
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,123–$1,440
Apartment for rent
9h ago
House for rent in Suffolk
5 beds
3.5 baths
$2,645
$2,395
Price drop
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Suffolk, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Suffolk rental market.
How much is rent in Suffolk?
The average rent in Suffolk is $1,999 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Suffolk?
Average rent prices in Suffolk have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Suffolk rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Suffolk is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $89 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Suffolk?
To comfortably afford rent in Suffolk, 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 Suffolk?
February offers the best rental deals in Suffolk, with rents running about 14% lower than July's peak prices. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for renters throughout the year.
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).