Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 1, 2026
Average rent in
Virginia Beach, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Virginia Beach rent stands today
Virginia Beach, VA rent rose 10.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,200/month matching the city's peak. Renters today are paying $200 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Virginia Beach runs 15.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier coastal metro with 497 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $1,590/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,678/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,970/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,395/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,995/month. The bedroom-tier mix is led by 3-bedrooms at 40.9% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents in Virginia Beach, VA slipped 4.5% year over year, diverging from the citywide rise of 10.0%. This contrast shows softness in the smallest unit segment despite overall market gains.
Median rent
Median rent in Virginia Beach
$2,200/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Virginia Beach is $2,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Virginia Beach
497
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 $1,881, whereas a house costs $2,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Virginia Beach run $1,699 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,899.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,590 |  23% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,677 | 2% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,970 | No Change | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $2,395 | No Change | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,995 | 3% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Dam Neck Naval Air Station | $2,497 | |
Fort Story | $2,750 | |
North Central | $1,985 | |
Northeast Virginia Beach | $2,200 | |
Northwest Virginia Beach | $2,150 | |
Oceana Naval Air Station | $2,295 | |
Us Navy Little Creek Amphibious Base | $2,275 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,881 | 1% | 11% | |
Condos | $2,200 | 5% | 2% | |
Houses | $2,450 | 2% | 7% | |
Rooms | $1,200 | No Change | 20% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,590
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,677
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,970
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
Northeast Virginia Beach
Average rent
$2,200
Northwest Virginia Beach
Average rent
$2,150
North Central
Average rent
$1,985
Dam Neck Naval Air Station
Average rent
$2,497
Fort Story
Average rent
$2,750
Us Navy Little Creek Amphibious Base
Average rent
$2,275
Oceana Naval Air Station
Average rent
$2,295
Apartments
Average rent
$1,881
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
Last year
20%
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
16%higher than the national median
10%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Virginia Beach, VA is 28% higher than the median rent in Camden, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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8%$1,850
12%$1,790
36%$1,599
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5%$1,695
20%$1,650
6%$2,049
7%$2,100
12%Discover rentals in Virginia Beach, VA
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Virginia Beach
4306 Gadwall Pl #4, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
1 bed
1 bath
$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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
7h ago
104 Price St, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$730–$1,527
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
741 Gourmet Way, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$814–$1,128
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
5609 Lone Holly Ln, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
2–3 beds
2 baths
$816–$1,513
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Northeast Virginia Beach condo for rent in Virginia Beach
108 86th St #A, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
4 beds
3.5 baths
$6,500
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.Condo 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
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.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
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.Apartment 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
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 22
4h ago
Verified
757 Saltmeadow Bay Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,893–$4,972
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1512 Kindly Ln, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$286–$2,326
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1701 Chase Pointe Cir, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,654–$1,936
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5609 Lone Holly Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
2 beds
2 baths
$976
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1512 Kindly Ln, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$286–$2,326
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1500 Chase Arbor Cmn, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,585–$2,597
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 31
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,340
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.House for rent
Available Sep 1
4h ago
Verified
757 Saltmeadow Bay Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,893–$4,972
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
9h ago
1027 Tivoli Cres, Virginia Beach, VA 23453
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$1,595
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.Apartment for rent
17h ago
710 20th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550–$1,595
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
5826 Newtown Arch, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,494–$2,453
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 31
1d ago
2100 Westminster Ln, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,249–$1,699
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment 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 $2,200 per month as of October 31, 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 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Virginia Beach?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Virginia Beach are North Central ($1,985/mo), Northwest Virginia Beach ($2,150/mo), and Northeast Virginia Beach ($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?
April offers the best rental deals in Virginia Beach with the lowest rents of the year, while September sees the highest prices with roughly a 7% difference between these months.
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).