← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Virginia Beach, VA, over the past three years
Rent in Virginia Beach, VA
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$2,086
1-year change
+6.7%
3-year change
+15.6%
Metro, 1-year change
+6.6%
Rents in Virginia Beach rose +6.7%, faster than the US overall (+2.5%). Expect landlords to push; compare your offer with your own ZIP, which can differ a lot from the city.
Typical rent in Virginia Beach, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $2,086 |
| Jul 2026 | $2,062 |
| Jun 2026 | $2,047 |
| May 2026 | $2,037 |
| Apr 2026 | $2,021 |
| Mar 2026 | $2,010 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,987 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,979 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,965 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,961 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,952 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,948 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,956 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,959 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,955 |
| May 2025 | $1,931 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,911 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,899 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,880 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,873 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,858 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,869 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,874 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,888 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,894 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,886 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,870 |
| May 2024 | $1,849 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,828 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,809 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,788 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,779 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,778 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,794 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,801 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,813 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,804 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $2,040 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,930 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,970 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,290 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,750 |
City typical rent × VA bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 23451 | $2,142 | +5.8% |
| 23452 | $1,842 | +7.4% |
| 23453 | $1,936 | +7.3% |
| 23454 | $2,121 | +5.6% |
| 23455 | $2,236 | +6.7% |
| 23456 | $2,644 | +2.7% |
| 23462 | $2,013 | +8.6% |
| 23464 | $2,024 | +6.6% |
Negotiating a renewal in Virginia Beach
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Virginia Beach, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from +2.7% to +8.6%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.