Virginia Beach, VA Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$2,098
1-year change
+8.2%
$159/mo
5-year change
+30.2%
$487/mo
10-year change
+72.5%
$882/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Virginia Beach

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,195/mo—0.0%
2016$1,207/mo+1.0%+1.0%
2017$1,239/mo+2.7%+3.7%
2018$1,266/mo+2.2%+5.9%
2019$1,303/mo+2.9%+9.0%
2020$1,347/mo+3.4%+12.7%
2021$1,491/mo+10.7%+24.8%
2022$1,691/mo+13.4%+41.5%
2023$1,772/mo+4.8%+48.3%
2024$1,830/mo+3.3%+53.1%
2025$1,910/mo+4.4%+59.8%
2026$2,019/mo+5.7%+69.0%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Virginia Beach changed since 2015?

Median rent in Virginia Beach, VA was $1,191 in 2015-01 and is $2,098 as of 2026-09 — a change of $907 per month over 11 years.

How much has Virginia Beach rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Virginia Beach, VA has changed +30.2% ($487 per month). The current median is $2,098.

What has rent in Virginia Beach done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Virginia Beach, VA has changed +72.5% ($882 per month). It is now $2,098.

Is rent in Virginia Beach going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Virginia Beach, VA has increased +8.2% ($159/mo). Current median: $2,098.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.