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Virginia

Average Rent

$1,931

+0.9% YoY

Rent Comparison

18.3% Higher

than national average

Population

8.74 Million

in 2022

The state of Virginia is comprised of 11 metropolitan areas with a total population of 8,741,269. Explore Virginia’s metro areas and compare key metrics.

Washington Metro Area

Average Rent

$2,195

Population

6,272,247

# of Rentals

18,634

Norfolk Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,550

Population

1,798,031

# of Rentals

2,360

Richmond Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,607

Population

1,357,311

# of Rentals

3,681

Roanoke Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,335

Population

314,574

# of Rentals

138

Kingsport Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,160

Population

313,553

# of Rentals

101

Lynchburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,132

Population

265,000

# of Rentals

220

Charlottesville Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,778

Population

225,755

# of Rentals

417

Blacksburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,328

Population

181,541

# of Rentals

158

Winchester Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,678

Population

149,357

# of Rentals

40

Harrisonburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,582

Population

137,230

# of Rentals

95

Staunton-Waynesboro Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,418

Population

127,884

# of Rentals

25

Average Rent is calculated by averaging the monthly rent of 1 bedroom apartments.

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This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.