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Virginia

Average Rent

$1,960

+0.4% YoY

Rent Comparison

19.1% 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

$2,204

Population

6,497,472

# of Rentals

19,142

Norfolk Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,590

Population

1,798,214

# of Rentals

2,146

Richmond Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,591

Population

1,385,219

# of Rentals

3,913

Roanoke Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,329

Population

316,145

# of Rentals

177

Kingsport Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,120

Population

315,609

# of Rentals

117

Lynchburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,159

Population

267,723

# of Rentals

179

Charlottesville Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,949

Population

228,846

# of Rentals

558

Blacksburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,399

Population

182,366

# of Rentals

125

Winchester Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,788

Population

151,187

# of Rentals

42

Harrisonburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,669

Population

139,823

# of Rentals

58

Staunton-Waynesboro Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,424

Population

129,290

# of Rentals

48

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.