Average Rent in Hampton, VA
7 apartment buildings, 113 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,816/mo
market average
Cheapest
$1,163/mo
MAA Township
Properties
7
tracked daily
Units
113
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 7 properties in Hampton, VA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Hampton, VA Rent Prices
All 7 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
MAA Township
260 Marcella Rd, Hampton, VA 23666, USA
Ellipse Urban Apartments
2001 Commerce Dr, Hampton, VA 23666, USA
Trail Creek
2 Abbott Dr, Hampton, VA 23666, USA
Heritage at Settlers Landing
553 Settlers Landing Rd, Hampton, VA 23669, USA
Marcella at Town Center
101 Benevita Pl, Hampton, VA 23666, USA
The Constellation on King
27 S King St, Hampton, VA 23669, USA
Monticello at Town Center
100 Monticello Mews, Hampton, VA 23666, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAA Township 260 Marcella Rd, Hampton, VA 23666, USA | $1,163 | $1,590 | $1.69 | 4.1 (401) | 32 |
| 2 | Ellipse Urban Apartments 2001 Commerce Dr, Hampton, VA 23666, USA | $1,390 | $1,607 | $2.55 | 4 (120) | 19 |
| 3 | Trail Creek 2 Abbott Dr, Hampton, VA 23666, USA | $1,550 | $2,049 | $1.98 | 3.8 (195) | 27 |
| 4 | Heritage at Settlers Landing 553 Settlers Landing Rd, Hampton, VA 23669, USA | $1,570 | $1,831 | $1.71 | 4.6 (166) | 16 |
| 5 | Marcella at Town Center 101 Benevita Pl, Hampton, VA 23666, USA | $1,610 | $1,653 | $1.78 | 4 (118) | 3 |
| 6 | The Constellation on King 27 S King St, Hampton, VA 23669, USA | $1,619 | $1,878 | $2.87 | 4.7 (110) | 3 |
| 7 | Monticello at Town Center 100 Monticello Mews, Hampton, VA 23666, USA | $1,669 | $2,197 | $1.91 | 4.5 (335) | 13 |
Explore Each Property
MAA Township
4.1 (401)260 Marcella Rd, Hampton, VA 23666, USA
Ellipse Urban Apartments
4 (120)2001 Commerce Dr, Hampton, VA 23666, USA
Trail Creek
3.8 (195)2 Abbott Dr, Hampton, VA 23666, USA
Heritage at Settlers Landing
4.6 (166)553 Settlers Landing Rd, Hampton, VA 23669, USA
Marcella at Town Center
4 (118)101 Benevita Pl, Hampton, VA 23666, USA
The Constellation on King
4.7 (110)27 S King St, Hampton, VA 23669, USA
Hampton, VA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Hampton, VA is $1,816 per month, based on 113 units across 7 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,163 at MAA Township to $1,669 at Monticello at Town Center.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,483/mo | $1,390/mo | 11 |
| 1 Bed | $1,607/mo | $1,163/mo | 47 |
| 2 Bed | $1,970/mo | $1,518/mo | 48 |
| 3 Bed | $2,684/mo | $2,299/mo | 7 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Hampton, VA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Hampton, VA averages $1,607/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,970/mo. At the local median household income of $67,758, that works out to 32% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Hampton, VA at $1,346/mo. The current tracked market average runs 35% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Hampton, VA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Hampton, VA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$73,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,816/mo.
Comfortable income
$87,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,163/mo), you need to earn at least $47,000/year.
Median household income in Hampton, VA is $67,758 , about 22% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Hampton, VA
Overall prices in Hampton, VA runs below the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 97.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Hampton, VA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,816 |
| Utilities | $420 |
| Groceries | $524 |
| Transportation | $1,001 |
| Healthcare | $488 |
| Other goods and services | $781 |
| Estimated total | $5,031/mo |
Population
137,334
Median household income
$67,758
Census median rent
$1,346/mo
Rent as % of income
32.5%
Median age
36.5
Mean commute
22 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Virginia
How Hampton, VA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Hampton, VA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, VA | $2,341 | +29% | 85 |
| Arlington, VA | $3,116 | +72% | 18 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $2,099 | +16% | 14 |
| Roanoke, VA | $1,496 | -18% | 11 |
| Norfolk, VA | $2,027 | +12% | 11 |
| Richmond, VA | $2,025 | +12% | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hampton, VA?
The average rent in Hampton, VA is $1,816 per month, based on 113 units across 7 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Hampton, VA?
The lowest available rent in Hampton, VA starts at $1,163 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Hampton, VA?
1-bedroom apartments in Hampton, VA average $1,607/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,163/mo across 47 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Hampton, VA?
2-bedroom apartments in Hampton, VA average $1,970/mo. Units start from $1,518/mo across 48 units currently listed.
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