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Average Rent in Virginia Beach, VA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Virginia Beach, VA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,936/mo
▼ 3.3% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,368/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
49
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in Virginia Beach, VA
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| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach 23456 | $2,131 | ▼ $131 | $1,955 | 1 | 9 |
| Virginia Beach 23462 | $2,034 | ▲ $339 | $1,795 | 1 | 14 |
| Oceana Naval Air Station | $1,877 | ▲ $30 | $1,368 | 4 | 19 |
| Virginia Beach 23453 | $1,804 | ▲ $90 | $1,525 | 2 | 51 |
| Northwest | $1,750 | ▲ $19 | $1,750 | 1 | 1 |
| Windsor Woods | $1,400 | ▲ $211 | $1,400 | 1 | 1 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Virginia Beach, VA?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Virginia Beach, VA is $1,936 per month across 7 apartment communities and 49 available units. Rents have decreased $66 (3.3%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Ocean Gate Apartments starting at $1,368/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,936/mo.
Prices range from $1,368 to $2,391 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 19 units are currently listed.
Virginia Beach, VA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | $2,001 | - | 9 |
| May 2026 | $2,007 | +$6 | 13 |
| June 2026 | $1,953 | -$54 | 14 |
| July 2026 | $1,972 | +$19 | 14 |
| August 2026 | $1,949 | -$23 | 14 |
| September 2026 | $1,972 | +$23 | 14 |
| October 2026 | $2,011 | +$39 | 13 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Virginia Beach, VA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Virginia Beach, VA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Gate Apartments | $1,368/mo | $1,368/mo | 1 | 4.7 |
| Waterfront Apartments | $1,653/mo | $1,848/mo | 24 | 3.6 |
| Sparrows Point Townhomes and Apartments | $1,664/mo | $2,096/mo | 4 | 3.9 |
| Haven Apartments & Townhomes | $1,795/mo | $1,942/mo | 5 | 4.5 |
| Red Mill Landing | $1,879/mo | $1,879/mo | 1 | 4.6 |
| Midtown At Town Center Apartments | $1,915/mo | $2,002/mo | 7 | 4.5 |
| The Apartments at Spence Crossing | $2,085/mo | $2,167/mo | 7 | 3.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Virginia Beach, VA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$77,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,936/mo.
Comfortable income
$93,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,368/mo), you need to earn at least $55,000/year.
Median household income in Virginia Beach, VA is $90,685 , about 2% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Virginia Beach, VA
Overall prices in Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach, VA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,936 |
| Utilities | $420 |
| Groceries | $524 |
| Transportation | $1,001 |
| Healthcare | $488 |
| Other goods and services | $781 |
| Estimated total | $5,151/mo |
Population
457,066
Median household income
$90,685
Census median rent
$1,649/mo
Census rent burden
31.1%
Median age
37.4
Mean commute
23 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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