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Virginia

Average Rent

$1,953

+0.7% YoY

Rent Comparison

17.4% Higher

than national average

Population

8.87 Million

in 2022

The state of Virginia is comprised of 11 metropolitan areas with a total population of 8,865,659. Explore Virginia’s metro areas and compare key metrics.

Washington Metro Area

Average Rent

$2,216

Population

6,497,472

# of Rentals

17,813

Norfolk Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,610

Population

1,798,214

# of Rentals

1,963

Richmond Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,590

Population

1,385,219

# of Rentals

4,008

Roanoke Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,312

Population

316,145

# of Rentals

181

Kingsport Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,106

Population

315,609

# of Rentals

111

Lynchburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,150

Population

267,723

# of Rentals

171

Charlottesville Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,870

Population

228,846

# of Rentals

599

Blacksburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,394

Population

182,366

# of Rentals

115

Winchester Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,896

Population

151,187

# of Rentals

36

Harrisonburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,717

Population

139,823

# of Rentals

53

Staunton-Waynesboro Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,446

Population

129,290

# of Rentals

46

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.