Last updated on July 20, 2026

Average rent in
Suffolk, VA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Suffolk rent stands today

    Suffolk, VA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,170/month. Renters are paying $21 less per month on average than last year, but month over month rent increased 3.9%.

  • Suffolk rents run 11.5% more expensive than the $1,945/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market with a limited total rental inventory of 87 units.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Suffolk rent for $1,535/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,607/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,598/month, while 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,425/month and $2,895/month respectively. The 3-bedroom median of $2,425/month reflects the largest inventory share at 44.2%.

  • Price ranges

    Houses command a median rent of $2,672/month compared to apartments at $1,682/month. Houses make up 63.5% of total rentals, while apartments account for 25.0%. Single-family homes dominate Suffolk's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Suffolk

$2,169/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Suffolk is $2,169 per month as of July 2026. This is 12% above the national average rent, or $224 more per month.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Suffolk

87

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Suffolk rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Suffolk, VA

Average rent prices in Suffolk have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,682, whereas a house costs $2,672. 1-bedroom apartments in Suffolk run $1,677 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.

Listings

Studio

$1,535

No Change

3%

1 bedroom

$1,607

2%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,597

3%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,425

2%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,895

1%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,535

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,607

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,597

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,425

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,895

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

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

Median rent price$2,169
increased by12%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,997
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Suffolk, VA is 9% higher than the median rent in Carrollton, VA.

Discover rentals in Suffolk, VA

4d ago

8

Very good

Outlaw MHP

2951 Kings Hwy, Suffolk, VA 23435

3 beds

1 bath

$610

Apartment for rent

The Residences at October - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

4d ago

9.2

Excellent

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The Residences at October

2008 Freeney Avenue, Suffolk, VA 23434

2–3 beds

2 baths

$972–$1,117

Apartment for rent

Call

October Station - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted
3D tour

3d ago

9.9

Excellent

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October Station

2065 Freeney Avenue, Suffolk, VA 23434

2–3 beds

2 baths

$986–$1,402

Apartment for rent

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410 Bosley Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Suffolk

Apartment 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 $2,169 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Suffolk?

Average rent prices in Suffolk have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Suffolk rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Suffolk is 12% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $224 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 $87,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Suffolk average around $1,590/month while two-bedrooms run approximately $1,580/month.

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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