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Virginia

Average Rent

$1,937

+0.7% YoY

Rent Comparison

19.1% 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

$2,195

Population

6,272,247

# of Rentals

19,146

Norfolk Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,568

Population

1,798,031

# of Rentals

2,575

Richmond Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,589

Population

1,357,311

# of Rentals

3,524

Roanoke Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,368

Population

314,574

# of Rentals

167

Kingsport Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,186

Population

313,553

# of Rentals

99

Lynchburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,152

Population

265,000

# of Rentals

214

Charlottesville Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,803

Population

225,755

# of Rentals

522

Blacksburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,331

Population

181,541

# of Rentals

167

Winchester Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,731

Population

149,357

# of Rentals

56

Harrisonburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,594

Population

137,230

# of Rentals

82

Staunton-Waynesboro Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,464

Population

127,884

# of Rentals

23

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.