Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Virginia Beach, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Virginia Beach rent stands today
Virginia Beach, VA rent rose 8.4% year over year, with a current median of $2,200/month. Renters today are paying $72 more per month on average than last year, and rents have returned to their peak level this month after rising steadily from a trough of $1,900 in April 2025.
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 a total of 489 rentals available across the city.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Virginia Beach rent for $1,590/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,700/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,950/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,350/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,000/month. The inventory is mostly houses (60.1%) and 3-bedroom units (39.3%), reflecting the family-oriented market.
Median rent
Median rent in Virginia Beach
$2,200/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Virginia Beach is $2,200 per month as of September 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
489
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 8% 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 $1,929, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Virginia Beach run $1,740 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,590 | 17% | 26% | |
1 bedroom | $1,700 |  1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,950 | 1% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,350 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,999 | No Change | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Dam Neck Naval Air Station | $2,500 | |
Fort Story | $2,350 | |
North Central | $2,075 | |
Northeast Virginia Beach | $2,295 | |
Northwest Virginia Beach | $2,000 | |
Oceana Naval Air Station | $2,400 | |
Us Navy Little Creek Amphibious Base | $2,350 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,929 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,400 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,521 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,590
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
26%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,999
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
Northeast Virginia Beach
Average rent
$2,295
Northwest Virginia Beach
Average rent
$2,000
North Central
Average rent
$2,075
Dam Neck Naval Air Station
Average rent
$2,500
Fort Story
Average rent
$2,350
Us Navy Little Creek Amphibious Base
Average rent
$2,350
Oceana Naval Air Station
Average rent
$2,400
Apartments
Average rent
$1,929
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,521
Last 30 days
1%
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
Equal to the the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Virginia Beach, VA is 16% higher than the median rent in Camden, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,900
$2,131
6%$1,625
5%$1,782
53%$1,775
5%$2,250
32%$1,606
1%$1,776
5%$2,221
3%$1,612
7%$2,099
2%$2,200
14%Discover rentals in Virginia Beach, VA
4d ago
2515 Longleaf Ct, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
1 bed
0 baths
$650–$1,150
House for rent
5d+ 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
$825
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5609 Lone Holly Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
2 beds
2 baths
$976
Apartment 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 house for rent in Virginia Beach
533 Carolina Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
5 beds
3 baths
$5,995
House for rent
4d 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
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 Oct 1
5h ago
Verified
757 Saltmeadow Bay Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,022–$4,318
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
1701 Chase Pointe Cir, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,638–$2,101
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
328 20th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,040–$2,885
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5609 Lone Holly Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
2 beds
2 baths
$976
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
757 Saltmeadow Bay Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,022–$4,318
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1500 Chase Arbor Cmn, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,515–$2,507
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
10h ago
Verified
1512 Kindly Ln, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$280–$2,320
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
1701 Chase Pointe Cir, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,638–$2,101
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
757 Saltmeadow Bay Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,022–$4,318
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
1701 Chase Pointe Cir, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,893–$2,101
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
328 20th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,040–$2,885
Apartment for rent
13h ago
1997 Eastwood Villa Ln, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,638–$2,378
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 September 12, 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 8% 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 Northwest Virginia Beach ($2,000/mo), North Central ($2,075/mo), and Northeast Virginia Beach ($2,295/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).