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Virginia

Average Rent

$1,949

+0.4% YoY

Rent Comparison

18.6% 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

$2,200

Population

6,497,472

# of Rentals

19,748

Norfolk Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,583

Population

1,798,214

# of Rentals

2,297

Richmond Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,594

Population

1,385,219

# of Rentals

3,977

Roanoke Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,323

Population

316,145

# of Rentals

183

Kingsport Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,141

Population

315,609

# of Rentals

103

Lynchburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,134

Population

267,723

# of Rentals

169

Charlottesville Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,951

Population

228,846

# of Rentals

569

Blacksburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,388

Population

182,366

# of Rentals

132

Winchester Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,767

Population

151,187

# of Rentals

41

Harrisonburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,637

Population

139,823

# of Rentals

76

Staunton-Waynesboro Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,451

Population

129,290

# of Rentals

40

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.