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Virginia

Average Rent

$2,050

2.3% YoY

Rent Comparison

25.3% 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

$2,414

Population

6,272,247

# of Rentals

18,518

Norfolk Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,513

Population

1,798,031

# of Rentals

2,377

Richmond Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,667

Population

1,357,311

# of Rentals

3,863

Roanoke Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,438

Population

314,574

# of Rentals

161

Kingsport Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,155

Population

313,553

# of Rentals

59

Lynchburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,119

Population

265,000

# of Rentals

142

Charlottesville Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,913

Population

225,755

# of Rentals

569

Blacksburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,413

Population

181,541

# of Rentals

108

Winchester Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,749

Population

149,357

# of Rentals

71

Harrisonburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,528

Population

137,230

# of Rentals

59

Staunton-Waynesboro Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,215

Population

127,884

# of Rentals

22

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.