Average Rent in Virginia Beach, VA
16 apartment buildings, 112 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,073/mo
market average
Cheapest
$1,347/mo
Legends At the Beach Apartments
Properties
16
tracked daily
Units
112
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 16 properties in Virginia Beach, VA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Virginia Beach, VA Rent Prices
All 16 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Legends At the Beach Apartments
3100 Hunters Chase Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23452, USA
Ocean Gate Apartments
1248 Nauticus Cir, Virginia Beach, VA 23454, USA
Waterfront Apartments
1431 Bayhead Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23453, USA
Birdneck Village Apartments
600 Piney Branch Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, USA
The Cosmopolitan Apartments
4556 Columbus St Suite 102, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, USA
Sparrows Point Townhomes and Apartments
1301 Pine Cone Cir, Virginia Beach, VA 23453, USA
Aria Apartment Homes
3417 Hollygreen Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23452, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legends At the Beach Apartments 3100 Hunters Chase Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23452, USA | $1,347 | $1,595 | $1.88 | 4 (151) | 6 |
| 2 | Ocean Gate Apartments 1248 Nauticus Cir, Virginia Beach, VA 23454, USA | $1,368 | $1,474 | $1.40 | 4.7 (135) | 4 |
| 3 | Waterfront Apartments 1431 Bayhead Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23453, USA | $1,491 | $1,770 | $1.99 | 3.6 (820) | 9 |
| 4 | Birdneck Village Apartments 600 Piney Branch Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, USA | $1,545 | $1,591 | $1.99 | 4 (96) | 9 |
| 5 | The Cosmopolitan Apartments 4556 Columbus St Suite 102, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, USA | $1,603 | $2,368 | $2.37 | 4.5 (282) | 24 |
| 6 | Sparrows Point Townhomes and Apartments 1301 Pine Cone Cir, Virginia Beach, VA 23453, USA | $1,632 | $1,882 | $2.42 | 3.9 (296) | 5 |
| 7 | Aria Apartment Homes 3417 Hollygreen Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23452, USA | $1,644 | $1,644 | -- | 4.8 (84) | 1 |
Explore Each Property
Legends At the Beach Apartments
4 (151)3100 Hunters Chase Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23452, USA
Ocean Gate Apartments
4.7 (135)1248 Nauticus Cir, Virginia Beach, VA 23454, USA
Waterfront Apartments
3.6 (820)1431 Bayhead Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23453, USA
Birdneck Village Apartments
4 (96)600 Piney Branch Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, USA
The Cosmopolitan Apartments
4.5 (282)4556 Columbus St Suite 102, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, USA
Sparrows Point Townhomes and Apartments
3.9 (296)1301 Pine Cone Cir, Virginia Beach, VA 23453, USA
Virginia Beach, VA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Virginia Beach, VA is $2,073 per month, based on 112 units across 16 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,347 at Legends At the Beach Apartments to $2,125 at Mezzo Apartment Homes.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,709/mo | $1,603/mo | 5 |
| 1 Bed | $1,777/mo | $1,347/mo | 31 |
| 2 Bed | $2,101/mo | $1,347/mo | 55 |
| 3 Bed | $2,526/mo | $1,580/mo | 21 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Building Economics
How much do Virginia Beach, VA apartments earn?
The 12 buildings we can estimate generate about $3.9M in rental revenue per month ($46M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.
| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Birdneck Village Apartments | $679K/mo | 98% | 400 |
| 2.The Cosmopolitan Apartments | $519K/mo | 91% | 276 |
| 3.Coastal 61 Apartments | $470K/mo | 100% | 244 |
| 4.Magnolia Run | $450K/mo | 96% | 200 |
| 5.Infinity at Centerville Crossing | $432K/mo | 96% | 236 |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.
Market Context
Who rents in Virginia Beach, VA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Virginia Beach, VA averages $1,777/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,101/mo. At the local median household income of $90,685, that works out to 27% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Virginia Beach, VA at $1,649/mo. The current tracked market average runs 26% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Virginia Beach, VA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Virginia Beach
Demand in the Virginia Beach rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Naval Air Station Oceana
- Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek
- Sentara Healthcare
Mean one-way commute in Virginia Beach, VA is 23 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Virginia Beach, VA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$83,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,073/mo.
Comfortable income
$100,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,347/mo), you need to earn at least $54,000/year.
Median household income in Virginia Beach, VA is $90,685 , about 9% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Virginia Beach, VA
Overall prices in Virginia Beach, VA runs below the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 97.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Virginia Beach, VA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,073 |
| Utilities | $420 |
| Groceries | $524 |
| Transportation | $1,001 |
| Healthcare | $488 |
| Other goods and services | $781 |
| Estimated total | $5,288/mo |
Population
457,066
Median household income
$90,685
Census median rent
$1,649/mo
Rent as % of income
31.1%
Median age
37.4
Mean commute
23 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in Virginia
How Virginia Beach, VA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Virginia Beach, VA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, VA | $2,328 | +12% | 94 |
| Arlington, VA | $2,965 | +43% | 21 |
| Norfolk, VA | $2,060 | -1% | 14 |
| Roanoke, VA | $1,522 | -27% | 11 |
| Richmond, VA | $2,003 | -3% | 10 |
| Hampton, VA | $1,852 | -11% | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Virginia Beach, VA?
The average rent in Virginia Beach, VA is $2,073 per month, based on 112 units across 16 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Virginia Beach, VA?
The lowest available rent in Virginia Beach, VA starts at $1,347 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Virginia Beach, VA?
1-bedroom apartments in Virginia Beach, VA average $1,777/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,347/mo across 31 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Virginia Beach, VA?
2-bedroom apartments in Virginia Beach, VA average $2,101/mo. Units start from $1,347/mo across 55 units currently listed.
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