Average Rent in Virginia by City and ZIP (2026)
Across 227 Virginia ZIP codes with data, typical asking rent runs from $870 to $5,199, with a statewide median of $2,029. Data as of June 2026.
Virginia cities with rent data
| City | Median rent | Range | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | $1,706 | $1,604 to $1,998 | 11 |
| Richmond | $1,688 | $1,541 to $2,169 | 10 |
| Alexandria | $2,345 | $1,806 to $2,889 | 9 |
| Arlington | $2,819 | $2,285 to $4,601 | 9 |
| Roanoke | $1,388 | $1,105 to $1,635 | 9 |
| Henrico | $1,786 | $1,558 to $2,087 | 8 |
| Virginia Beach | $2,046 | $1,817 to $2,710 | 8 |
| Chesapeake | $2,003 | $1,856 to $2,501 | 6 |
| Newport News | $1,543 | $1,501 to $1,717 | 6 |
| Falls Church | $2,609 | $1,945 to $2,900 | 5 |
| Fredericksburg | $2,110 | $1,967 to $2,393 | 5 |
| Hampton | $1,716 | $1,596 to $2,016 | 5 |
| Portsmouth | $1,604 | $1,467 to $1,879 | 5 |
| Charlottesville | $2,078 | $1,885 to $2,231 | 4 |
| Fairfax | $2,463 | $2,361 to $3,589 | 4 |
| Lynchburg | $1,227 | $1,183 to $1,529 | 4 |
| Manassas | $2,202 | $2,147 to $3,539 | 4 |
| Springfield | $3,227 | $2,505 to $3,329 | 4 |
| Midlothian | $2,174 | $1,957 to $2,187 | 3 |
| Reston | $2,555 | $2,537 to $2,647 | 3 |
| Sterling | $2,782 | $2,600 to $2,871 | 3 |
| Vienna | $2,988 | $2,913 to $3,072 | 3 |
| Winchester | $2,000 | $1,651 to $2,139 | 3 |
| Woodbridge | $2,205 | $2,181 to $2,273 | 3 |
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