Average rent in Virginia
As of July 2026, the typical rent across Virginia's 13 metro areas is $2,140 per month (+1.4% 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.
Aug 24 – Sep 26
Virginia observed rentForecast (2 months shown free)
| Metro | Average rent | Year over year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $2,456 | +0.4% | Trends & forecast → |
| Charlottesville, VA | $2,008 | +1.2% | Trends & forecast → |
| Winchester, VA | $1,900 | +3.2% | Trends & forecast → |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $1,877 | +5.9% | Trends & forecast → |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $1,791 | +5.5% | Trends & forecast → |
| Richmond, VA | $1,751 | +2.7% | Trends & forecast → |
| Blacksburg, VA | $1,637 | +6.3% | Trends & forecast → |
| Staunton, VA | $1,534 | +3.9% | Trends & forecast → |
| Roanoke, VA | $1,424 | +3.5% | Trends & forecast → |
| Lynchburg, VA | $1,342 | +4.5% | Trends & forecast → |
| Danville, VA | $1,176 | +6.5% | Trends & forecast → |
| Martinsville, VA | $922 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Bluefield, WV | $812 | +5.1% | Trends & forecast → |
Want the 12-month outlook for a Virginia metro? Open the interactive forecast — history, confidence ranges, and what's driving each prediction.