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Belle Haven

Pop. 6,570·29th most expensive in Virginia·Belle Haven rents are up 7.5% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,284/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.5%
Month-over-Month
-2.6%
vs US Median
+$319
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Belle Haven · $2,284
More expensive than 72% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
19% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,284/mo, rent takes about 19% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$91,000/yr
Local median income
$140,574/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Belle Haven's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,395
1 BR
$1,842
2 BR
$1,780
3 BR
$3,042
4 BR+
$3,501
Research median
$1,780/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$27,408/yr
At $2,284/mo median
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Rents are climbing (7.5% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.5% YoY, -2.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Belle Haven, VA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 71.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,570
Median income
$140,574
Median age
39.7
Renters
25%
Age distribution
24%
20.2%
24.5%
13.9%
17.5%
Under 1824%
18–3420.2%
35–5424.5%
55–6413.9%
65+17.5%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
72.6%
19.9%
White72.6%
Black4.4%
Hispanic19.9%
Asian3.7%
Education (25+)
12.8%
71.2%
No HS diploma4.9%
HS diploma12.8%
Some college11.2%
Bachelor's+71.2%
Housing tenure
75%
25%
Owner75%
Renter25%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Belle Haven, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$120,000 → $140,574
up 17.1%
Population
6,434 → 6,570
up 2.1%
Renter share
21% → 25%
+4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
69.3% → 71.2%
+1.9 pts
Median age
45 → 39.7
-5.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $120,000 in 2021 to $140,574 more recently. The population has grown by 2.1% since 2021, moving from about 6,434 residents to roughly 6,570. Renters now make up 25% of households, compared with 21% five years ago.

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Belle Haven rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Belle Haven, VA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Belle Haven is $2,284/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,395/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,780/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,842/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,042/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($140,574/yr), Belle Haven ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Belle Haven an affordable city for renters?

Belle Haven is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,284/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($140,574/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Belle Haven falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Belle Haven?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $91,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,284/mo in Belle Haven. The local median household income is $140,574/yr, meaning the typical Belle Haven household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Belle Haven?

Rent in Belle Haven has increased 7.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Belle Haven rent compare to other cities in Virginia?

Belle Haven is middle-of-the-pack for Virginia for rent, ranking #29 out of 83 tracked cities at $2,284/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Belle Haven?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Belle Haven ($2,284/mo): Newport News ($1,587/mo), Portsmouth ($1,617/mo), Hampton ($1,693/mo).

What percentage of Belle Haven residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25% of Belle Haven households are renters, while 75% are owner-occupied. Belle Haven leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Belle Haven rent compare to the national average?

Belle Haven's median rent of $2,284/mo is $319 (16%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Virginia, it ranks #29 out of 83 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,284/mo, rent takes ~19% of Belle Haven's median household income ($140,574/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Belle Haven 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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