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Virginia

Average Rent

$1,933

+1% YoY

Rent Comparison

18.5% 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

$2,216

Population

6,272,247

# of Rentals

18,520

Norfolk Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,526

Population

1,798,031

# of Rentals

2,390

Richmond Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,623

Population

1,357,311

# of Rentals

3,735

Roanoke Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,362

Population

314,574

# of Rentals

144

Kingsport Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,145

Population

313,553

# of Rentals

84

Lynchburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,153

Population

265,000

# of Rentals

183

Charlottesville Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,761

Population

225,755

# of Rentals

384

Blacksburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,335

Population

181,541

# of Rentals

167

Winchester Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,708

Population

149,357

# of Rentals

36

Harrisonburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,451

Population

137,230

# of Rentals

45

Staunton-Waynesboro Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,305

Population

127,884

# of Rentals

13

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.