Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Virginia Beach, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Virginia Beach rent stands today
Virginia Beach, VA rent rose 9.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,195/month. Renters are paying $41 more per month on average than last year, with rent essentially unchanged month to month.
Compared to national trends
Virginia Beach runs 12.6% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among U.S. metros despite a modest total rental inventory of 390 units.
Price ranges
Studios and 1-bedrooms in Virginia Beach are around $1,640/month, while 2-bedrooms sit at $1,900/month and 3-bedrooms at $2,357/month. The range shows how rents increase with bedroom count for renters seeking different unit sizes.
Price ranges
Houses command a median of $2,495/month, compared to $1,850/month for apartments, reflecting distinct price tiers for renters based on property type. This split shows the variation between housing types in Virginia Beach.
Median rent
Median rent in Virginia Beach
$2,195/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Virginia Beach is $2,195 per month as of June 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $245 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Virginia Beach
390
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $1,850, whereas a house costs $2,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Virginia Beach run $1,669 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,929.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,640 | 1% |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,644 | 1% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,900 | No Change | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,357 | No Change | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,995 | 2% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Dam Neck Naval Air Station | $2,350 | |
Fort Story | $2,039 | |
North Central | $2,050 | |
Northeast Virginia Beach | $2,195 | |
Northwest Virginia Beach | $1,989 | |
Oceana Naval Air Station | $1,997 | |
Us Navy Little Creek Amphibious Base | $2,295 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,850 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,050 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,495 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $962 | 26% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,640
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,644
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,357
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
Northeast Virginia Beach
Average rent
$2,195
Northwest Virginia Beach
Average rent
$1,989
North Central
Average rent
$2,050
Dam Neck Naval Air Station
Average rent
$2,350
Fort Story
Average rent
$2,039
Us Navy Little Creek Amphibious Base
Average rent
$2,295
Oceana Naval Air Station
Average rent
$1,997
Apartments
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$962
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
13%higher than the national median
26%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Virginia Beach, VA is 10% lower than the median rent in Camden, NC.
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8%$2,297
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9%$2,000
5%$2,195
1%Discover rentals in Virginia Beach, VA
1d ago
2515 Longleaf Ct, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
1 bed
0 baths
$650–$1,150
House for rent
5d+ ago
Northwest Virginia Beach townhouse for rent in Virginia Beach
700 Crystal Springs Ct #2, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
1 bed
1 bath
$795
House for rent
Available Jul 1
4h ago
512 Featherstone Ct, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
1 bed
1 bath
$799
Apartment for rent
4d 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
119 60th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
4 beds
3.5 baths
$14,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Northeast Virginia Beach house for rent in Virginia Beach
216 84th St #A, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
4 beds
3.5 baths
$6,000
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
Northeast Virginia Beach apartment for rent in Virginia Beach
109 71st St #A, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
5 beds
4.5 baths
$5,850
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
757 Saltmeadow Bay Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,976–$5,156
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1701 Chase Pointe Cir, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,689–$2,161
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
328 20th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,570–$2,935
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
5609 Lone Holly Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
2 beds
2 baths
$976
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1512 Kindly Ln, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$255–$2,320
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2913 Bente Way #2913, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,650
Condo for rent
Available Jun 30
5d+ ago
Verified
1048 Commonwealth Pl, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,150
House for rent
Available Mar 1
4h ago
Verified
757 Saltmeadow Bay Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,976–$5,156
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
328 20th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,570–$2,935
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1512 Kindly Ln, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
3 beds
2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
8h ago
1997 Eastwood Villa Ln, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,698–$2,209
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Northeast Virginia Beach house for rent in Virginia Beach
315 24th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
2 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
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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 $2,195 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Virginia Beach?
Average rent prices in Virginia Beach have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Virginia Beach rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Virginia Beach is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $245 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Virginia Beach?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Virginia Beach are Northwest Virginia Beach ($1,989/mo), Oceana Naval Air Station ($1,997/mo), and Fort Story ($2,039/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?
Virginia Beach's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,800 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments represent the largest segment of available rentals at 35% of inventory, followed closely by three-bedroom units at 34%.
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).