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Virginia

Average Rent

$2,058

3.6% YoY

Rent Comparison

26.4% Higher

than national average

Population

8.74 Million

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

$2,422

Population

6,272,247

# of Rentals

19,201

Norfolk Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,509

Population

1,798,031

# of Rentals

2,615

Richmond Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,654

Population

1,357,311

# of Rentals

3,503

Roanoke Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,486

Population

314,574

# of Rentals

164

Kingsport Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,159

Population

313,553

# of Rentals

57

Lynchburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,108

Population

265,000

# of Rentals

144

Charlottesville Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,842

Population

225,755

# of Rentals

463

Blacksburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,351

Population

181,541

# of Rentals

133

Winchester Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,762

Population

149,357

# of Rentals

69

Harrisonburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,477

Population

137,230

# of Rentals

56

Staunton-Waynesboro Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,338

Population

127,884

# of Rentals

36

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.