Average rent in Virginia
As of September 2026, the typical rent across Virginia's 13 metro areas is $2,103 per month (+2.4% year over year, weighted by population so large metros count for more).
Figures cover all property types — single-family, condo and apartment — at every bedroom count. The interactive map can break rents down by home type.
Oct 24 – Nov 26
Virginia observed rentSame month last yearForecast (2 months shown free)
| Metro | Average rent | Year over year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $2,407 | +1.4% | Trends & forecast → |
| Charlottesville, VA | $2,040 | +1.7% | Trends & forecast → |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $1,886 | +7.1% | Trends & forecast → |
| Winchester, VA | $1,825 | +1.8% | Trends & forecast → |
| Richmond, VA | $1,706 | +2.5% | Trends & forecast → |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $1,691 | +5.3% | Trends & forecast → |
| Blacksburg, VA | $1,659 | +3.9% | Trends & forecast → |
| Staunton, VA | $1,448 | +3.8% | Trends & forecast → |
| Roanoke, VA | $1,400 | +3.4% | Trends & forecast → |
| Lynchburg, VA | $1,288 | +3.2% | Trends & forecast → |
| Danville, VA | $1,120 | +5.9% | Trends & forecast → |
| Martinsville, VA | $913 | +6.2% | Trends & forecast → |
| Bluefield, WV | $786 | +3.9% | Trends & forecast → |
Want the 12-month outlook for a Virginia metro? Open the interactive forecast — history, confidence ranges, and what's driving each prediction.