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Virginia

Average Rent

$2,036

+2.3% YoY

Rent Comparison

24.3% 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

$2,393

Population

6,272,247

# of Rentals

18,577

Norfolk Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,533

Population

1,798,031

# of Rentals

2,544

Richmond Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,660

Population

1,357,311

# of Rentals

3,824

Roanoke Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,428

Population

314,574

# of Rentals

169

Kingsport Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,181

Population

313,553

# of Rentals

78

Lynchburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,136

Population

265,000

# of Rentals

159

Charlottesville Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,898

Population

225,755

# of Rentals

538

Blacksburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,435

Population

181,541

# of Rentals

103

Winchester Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,753

Population

149,357

# of Rentals

64

Harrisonburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,478

Population

137,230

# of Rentals

47

Staunton-Waynesboro Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,263

Population

127,884

# of Rentals

29

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.