Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
Virginia Beach, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Virginia Beach rent stands today
Virginia Beach, VA rent rose 7.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,200/month. Renters today are paying $66 more per month on average than last year, with rents at the peak level last seen this month in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Virginia Beach rents run 14.0% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, placing it in the pricier coastal metro tier despite a relatively small total rental inventory of 387 units.
Price ranges
Studios in Virginia Beach rent for $1,580/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,690/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,950/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,400/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,000/month. Houses command a median of $2,450/month, while apartments are lower at $1,899/month, with houses making up 57.6% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents in Virginia Beach slipped 7.9% year over year, contrasting with the citywide rise of 7.3%. This divergence reveals a softness in the smallest unit segment compared to the broader market.
Median rent
Median rent in Virginia Beach
$2,200/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Virginia Beach is $2,200 per month as of July 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $270 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Virginia Beach
387
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Virginia Beach rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Virginia Beach, VA
Average rent prices in Virginia Beach have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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
Virginia Beach, VA
Rent prices in Virginia Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Virginia Beach is $1,899, whereas a house costs $2,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Virginia Beach run $1,699 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,580 | 5% |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,690 | No Change | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,950 | 1% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,400 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,999 | 1% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Dam Neck Naval Air Station | $2,400 | |
Fort Story | $2,750 | |
North Central | $1,975 | |
Northeast Virginia Beach | $2,234 | |
Northwest Virginia Beach | $2,000 | |
Oceana Naval Air Station | $2,200 | |
Us Navy Little Creek Amphibious Base | $2,275 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,899 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,450 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $725 | 26% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,580
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,690
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,999
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
Northeast Virginia Beach
Average rent
$2,234
Northwest Virginia Beach
Average rent
$2,000
North Central
Average rent
$1,975
Dam Neck Naval Air Station
Average rent
$2,400
Fort Story
Average rent
$2,750
Us Navy Little Creek Amphibious Base
Average rent
$2,275
Oceana Naval Air Station
Average rent
$2,200
Apartments
Average rent
$1,899
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$725
Last 30 days
26%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach, VA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Virginia Beach and Camden by all bedroom counts and property types.
Virginia Beach
14%higher than the national median
12%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Virginia Beach, VA is 29% higher than the median rent in Camden, NC.
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4%Discover rentals in Virginia Beach, VA
5d+ ago
2515 Longleaf Ct, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
1 bed
0 baths
$650–$1,150
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
741 Gourmet Way, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$814–$1,128
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Northeast Virginia Beach house for rent in Virginia Beach
3 beds
2 baths
$850
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
5609 Lone Holly Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
2 beds
2 baths
$976
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Northeast Virginia Beach house for rent in Virginia Beach
119 60th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
4 beds
3.5 baths
$7,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
North Central house for rent in Virginia Beach
945 Diggs Ln, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
4 beds
4 baths
$6,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Dam Neck Naval Air Station house for rent in Virginia Beach
502 S Atlantic Ave #NA, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,800
House for rent
Available Sep 16
5d+ ago
House for rent in Virginia Beach
5 beds
3 baths
$5,500
House for rent
4h ago
Verified
328 20th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,570–$2,935
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
757 Saltmeadow Bay Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,035–$5,599
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1701 Chase Pointe Cir, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,689–$2,111
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5609 Lone Holly Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
2 beds
2 baths
$976
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
757 Saltmeadow Bay Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,035–$5,599
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1512 Kindly Ln, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$280–$2,125
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
328 20th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,570–$2,935
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1701 Chase Pointe Cir, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,689–$2,111
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
328 20th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,570–$2,935
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1701 Chase Pointe Cir, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,922–$2,111
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1512 Kindly Ln, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
3 beds
2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
749 Trellis Way, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,095–$1,360
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 9
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Frequently asked questions for Virginia Beach, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Virginia Beach rental market.
How much is rent in Virginia Beach?
The average rent in Virginia Beach is $2,200 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Virginia Beach?
Average rent prices in Virginia Beach have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Virginia Beach rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Virginia Beach is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $270 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Virginia Beach?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Virginia Beach are North Central ($1,975/mo), Northwest Virginia Beach ($2,000/mo), and Oceana Naval Air Station ($2,200/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Virginia Beach?
To comfortably afford rent in Virginia Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Virginia Beach?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Virginia Beach average around $1,640/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,870/month, both up over 4% year over 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).