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Virginia

Average Rent

$1,936

+1% YoY

Rent Comparison

18.7% 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

$2,202

Population

6,272,247

# of Rentals

18,444

Norfolk Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,532

Population

1,798,031

# of Rentals

2,478

Richmond Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,622

Population

1,357,311

# of Rentals

3,770

Roanoke Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,333

Population

314,574

# of Rentals

158

Kingsport Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,137

Population

313,553

# of Rentals

88

Lynchburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,139

Population

265,000

# of Rentals

217

Charlottesville Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,760

Population

225,755

# of Rentals

379

Blacksburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,346

Population

181,541

# of Rentals

163

Winchester Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,692

Population

149,357

# of Rentals

37

Harrisonburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,513

Population

137,230

# of Rentals

44

Staunton-Waynesboro Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,454

Population

127,884

# of Rentals

20

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.