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Virginia

Average Rent

$1,945

+0.7% YoY

Rent Comparison

19.5% 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

$2,211

Population

6,272,247

# of Rentals

19,716

Norfolk Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,576

Population

1,798,031

# of Rentals

2,590

Richmond Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,580

Population

1,357,311

# of Rentals

3,818

Roanoke Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,347

Population

314,574

# of Rentals

155

Kingsport Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,205

Population

313,553

# of Rentals

98

Lynchburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,154

Population

265,000

# of Rentals

197

Charlottesville Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,877

Population

225,755

# of Rentals

537

Blacksburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,328

Population

181,541

# of Rentals

160

Winchester Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,756

Population

149,357

# of Rentals

48

Harrisonburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,563

Population

137,230

# of Rentals

92

Staunton-Waynesboro Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,379

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.