Average Rent In Virginia For January 2024
Average Rent
What is the average rent in Virginia?
The average rent in Virginia for January 2024 is $1,659, according to the most recent data from ApartmentList - January 3, 2024. The average rent of a 2-bedroom apartment in Virginia is $1,544. The average rent of a 1-bedroom apartment in Virginia is $1,543.
Compared to the national average of $1,379, Virginia rent costs 20.3% more. Read our analysis of rents by state to see how Virginia ranks.
Here's a look at how average rents have changed over time:
How Does Virginia Rent Compare To The Rest Of The Country?
| Statistic | VA | USA | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $1,659 | $1,379 | 20.3% |
| M-o-M Change | -$10 | -$11 | -9.1% |
| Y-o-Y Change | $52 | -$14 | -471.4% |
| M-o-M % Change | -0.6% | -0.8% | - |
| Y-o-Y % Change | 3.2% | -1.0% | - |
Median Rent By Bedrooms In Virginia
1-Bedroom
2-Bedroom
As you would expect, the median price for rent in Virginia increases as the number of bedrooms in the unit increases. 1-Bedroom rent is the cheapest in Virginia clocking in at $1,543, while a 2-bedroom rental will set you back $1,544 per month.
If you don't mind having roommates, the best option on a per room basis is a 2-bedroom rental for $772/room/month.
Read on to find out more or for more on Virginia check out:
- Best Places To Live In Virginia
- Cheapest Places To Live In Virginia
- Most Dangerous Cities In Virginia
Month Over Month Virginia Rent Statistics
M-o-M Increase
M-o-M Increase
Virginia has experienced a -$10 change in rent over the past month going from $1,669 to $1,659. That change comes out to -0.6%.
For reference, the US national average rent changed -$11 in the past month or -0.8%.
Here's a look at the month over month change for each month since 2017 for Virginia:
Year Over Year Virginia Rent Statistics
Y-o-Y Increase
Y-o-Y Increase
Over the past year, the average rent in Virginia changed $52 from $1,607 to $1,659. A change of $52 means that rents changed 3.2% in a year.
That compares to the US national change of -$14 in the past year or -1.0%.
Here's a look at the year over year change by month since 2017 for Virginia:
The 10 Places With The Highest Rent In Virginia
Population: 16,474
Median Rent: $2,042
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Population: 24,545
Median Rent: $1,954
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Population: 23,580
Median Rent: $1,929
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Population: 13,843
Median Rent: $1,899
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Population: 154,710
Median Rent: $1,779
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Population: 16,117
Median Rent: $1,749
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Population: 5,216
Median Rent: $1,636
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Population: 51,015
Median Rent: $1,603
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Population: 41,379
Median Rent: $1,539
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Population: 9,217
Median Rent: $1,411
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