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Hampton

Pop. 137,557·61st most expensive in Virginia·Hampton rents are up 9.8% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,693/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.8%
Month-over-Month
+3.0%
vs US Median
-$272
Rising (Monthly)
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Hampton · $1,693
More affordable than 62% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
49/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Hampton's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,693/mo
Expected by trend
$1,686/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,382
1 BR
$1,390
2 BR
$1,588
3 BR
$2,212
4 BR+
$2,630
Research median
$1,588/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,316/yr
At $1,693/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.8% YoY, +3.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Hampton, VA is majority owner-occupied, 28.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
137,557
Median income
$69,621
Median age
36.8
Renters
43.1%
Age distribution
21.5%
26.1%
22.7%
12.9%
16.7%
Under 1821.5%
18–3426.1%
35–5422.7%
55–6412.9%
65+16.7%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
36.7%
49.3%
White36.7%
Black49.3%
Hispanic6.9%
Asian2.3%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
28.2%
36.2%
28.5%
No HS diploma7%
HS diploma28.2%
Some college36.2%
Bachelor's+28.5%
Housing tenure
56.9%
43.1%
Owner56.9%
Renter43.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Hampton, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,199 → $1,693
up 41.2%
Income
$59,380 → $69,621
up 17.2%
Population
136,748 → 137,557
up 0.6%
Renter share
44.4% → 43.1%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
27.3% → 28.5%
+1.2 pts
Median age
36.3 → 36.8
+0.5 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in Hampton, VA has increased from $1,199 to $1,693, a 41.2% change over five years. Median household income rose from $59,380 to $69,621 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.2% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Taken together, the five-year picture in Hampton, VA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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By apartment size

Hampton rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Hampton. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Hampton, VA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Hampton is $1,693/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,382/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,588/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,390/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,212/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($69,621/yr), Hampton ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Hampton an affordable city for renters?

Hampton is considered affordable for renters. At $1,693/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($69,621/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Hampton falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Hampton?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,693/mo in Hampton. The local median household income is $69,621/yr, meaning the typical Hampton household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Hampton?

Rent in Hampton has increased 9.8% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Hampton neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Hampton are 23661 ($1,596/mo), 23666 ($1,683/mo), and 23663 ($1,716/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Hampton is $1,693/mo.

How does Hampton rent compare to other cities in Virginia?

Hampton is one of the more affordable cities in Virginia for rent, ranking #61 out of 83 tracked cities at $1,693/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Hampton?

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

What percentage of Hampton residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.1% of Hampton households are renters, while 56.9% are owner-occupied. Hampton leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Hampton rent compare to the national average?

Hampton's median rent of $1,693/mo is $272 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Virginia, it ranks #61 out of 83 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,693/mo, rent takes ~29% of Hampton's median household income ($69,621/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Hampton 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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