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Virginia

Average Rent

$1,923

+2.3% YoY

Rent Comparison

17.3% 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

$2,241

Population

6,272,247

# of Rentals

18,479

Norfolk Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,532

Population

1,798,031

# of Rentals

2,436

Richmond Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,614

Population

1,357,311

# of Rentals

3,828

Roanoke Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,348

Population

314,574

# of Rentals

150

Kingsport Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,154

Population

313,553

# of Rentals

94

Lynchburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,141

Population

265,000

# of Rentals

146

Charlottesville Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,767

Population

225,755

# of Rentals

424

Blacksburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,338

Population

181,541

# of Rentals

174

Winchester Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,697

Population

149,357

# of Rentals

38

Harrisonburg Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,427

Population

137,230

# of Rentals

65

Staunton-Waynesboro Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,359

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.