Virginia Beach, VA Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$2,065
1-year change
+9.6%
$181/mo
5-year change
+34.8%
$533/mo
10-year change
+72.8%
$870/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Virginia Beach

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,181/mo0.0%
2016$1,193/mo+1.0%+1.0%
2017$1,225/mo+2.7%+3.7%
2018$1,252/mo+2.2%+6.0%
2019$1,289/mo+3.0%+9.1%
2020$1,333/mo+3.4%+12.9%
2021$1,473/mo+10.5%+24.7%
2022$1,673/mo+13.6%+41.7%
2023$1,754/mo+4.8%+48.5%
2024$1,816/mo+3.5%+53.8%
2025$1,865/mo+2.7%+57.9%
2026$2,010/mo+7.8%+70.2%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Virginia Beach changed since 2015?

Median rent in Virginia Beach, VA was $1,176 in 2015-01 and is $2,065 as of 2026-06 — a change of $889 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 +34.8% ($533 per month). The current median is $2,065.

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

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Virginia Beach, VA has changed +72.8% ($870 per month). It is now $2,065.

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

Year over year, median rent in Virginia Beach, VA has increased +9.6% ($181/mo). Current median: $2,065.

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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.