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Average Rent in Downtown Hampton & Rent Trends

What is the average rent in Downtown Hampton?

The average listed apartment rent in Downtown Hampton is $1,663 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 42 priced apartments in 4 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 5, 2026 through November 8, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

Rent prices and market trends across 4 apartment communities in Downtown Hampton, Hampton, VA. Prices update after successful source checks.

Area All Areas Downtown Hampton Hampton Roads Center Phoebus
Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed

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Market Average

$1,663/mo

Lowest Available

$950/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

4

tracked daily

Units Listed

42

available now

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Downtown Hampton vs Hampton, VA Average

Downtown Hampton is cheaper than the Hampton, VA average by $191/mo (10%). The citywide average is $1,854/mo across all neighborhoods.

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Downtown Hampton?

As of November 2026, the average rent in Downtown Hampton is $1,663 per month across 4 apartment communities and 42 available units.

The most affordable option is Gosnold Mews Apts starting at $950/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $950/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,679/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,655/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,299/mo.

Prices range from $950 to $2,443 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 13 units are currently listed.

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Downtown Hampton

Studio
$950
from $950 · 1 units
1 Bed
$1,679
from $1,144 · 14 units
2 Bed
$1,655
from $1,150 · 13 units
3 Bed
$2,299
from $2,299 · 1 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Downtown Hampton

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
Gosnold Mews Apts $950/mo $1,083/mo 3 3.8
Sinclair Commons $1,144/mo $1,319/mo 9 4.3
Heritage at Settlers Landing $1,440/mo $1,724/mo 19 4.6
The Constellation on King $1,727/mo $1,995/mo 11 4.7

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Downtown Hampton

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What is the average rent in Downtown Hampton?
The average listed apartment rent in Downtown Hampton is $1,663 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 42 priced apartments in 4 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

What rent range can I find in Downtown Hampton?
The apartment listings we track in Downtown Hampton range from $950 to $2,443 per month, as of November 8, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price.

Are rents going up or down in Downtown Hampton?
There is not enough comparable history to report a reliable 30-day rent change for apartment listings in Downtown Hampton. Missing dates or a change in the buildings we track can prevent a comparison. Missing history does not mean rents stayed flat.

How much is a studio apartment in Downtown Hampton?
Studio apartments average $950 per month across 1 priced listing in Downtown Hampton. Listed rents range from $950 to $950 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Hampton?
1-bedroom apartments average $1,679 per month across 14 priced listings in Downtown Hampton. Listed rents range from $1,144 to $1,937 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Downtown Hampton?
2-bedroom apartments average $1,655 per month across 13 priced listings in Downtown Hampton. Listed rents range from $1,150 to $2,443 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Downtown Hampton?
3-bedroom apartments average $2,299 per month across 1 priced listing in Downtown Hampton. Listed rents range from $2,299 to $2,299 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Downtown Hampton?
The 1-bedroom average is $1,679 per month across 14 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $1,655 across 13 listings, $24 (1.4%) lower. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment.

Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Downtown Hampton?
Gosnold Mews Apts has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $950 per month. We track 3 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of November 8, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability.

Which rent range has the most listings in Downtown Hampton?
The $1,600 to $1,800 monthly range has the most matching listings: 13 units, or 31.0% of the priced apartments we track in Downtown Hampton. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent.

How many apartment listings do you track in Downtown Hampton?
We track 42 priced units at 4 apartment buildings, as of November 8, 2026. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status.

How much rent history is available for Downtown Hampton?
We have recorded rent data on 1 day from October 2026 through October 2026 for apartment listings in Downtown Hampton. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far.

Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Downtown Hampton?
The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures.

Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers?
Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. The active community exclusions are Student housing and 55+ / senior community and Corporate housing and Military / active duty housing and Veteran housing. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history.

Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees?
We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote.

How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent?
A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount.

Does this page represent every rental in the market?
These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut.

How fresh are the Downtown Hampton rent figures?
We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was November 8, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Downtown Hampton?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$67,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,663/mo.

Comfortable income

$80,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($950/mo), you need to earn at least $38,000/year.

Median household income in Downtown Hampton is $67,758 , about 15% below the comfortable-living threshold.

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Cost of living in Downtown Hampton

Overall prices in Downtown Hampton 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 Downtown Hampton's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $1,663
Utilities $420
Groceries $524
Transportation $1,001
Healthcare $488
Other goods and services $781
Estimated total $4,878/mo

Population

137,334

Median household income

$67,758

Census median rent

$1,346/mo

Census rent burden

32.5%

Median age

36.5

Mean commute

22 min

Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

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

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

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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