Rent falling fastest in Virginia
Cities in Virginia with the largest year-over-year rent decreases. Cities with 15,000+ residents. Updated monthly.
Key findings
- Bristol ranks first, with -3.6% over the past year.
- Across all 6 cities on this list, the median rent is $1,665/mo.
Data as of September 2026. Change in Zillow's rent index over the past 12 months. Rank a year ago uses the change over the 12 months before that. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
Best value (RRS)Overheated (RRS)Most affordableMost expensiveRent fallingRent risingBest rent/incomeMost rent-burdenedRecord-high rentSeasonal swingsRent vs. income
6 cities
| Rank | City | 1-yr change | Median rent | 5-yr change | Vs. a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | BristolVA | -3.6% | $1,399/mo | -- | -- |
| 02 | Colonial HeightsVA | -1.6% | $1,665/mo | -- | -- |
| 03 | HopewellVA | -1.1% | $1,322/mo | -- | ↑1 from #4 |
| 04 | SalemVA | -0.6% | $1,574/mo | -- | ↓1 from #3 |
| 05 | AlexandriaVA | -0.5% | $2,275/mo | +18.6% | ↓4 from #1 |
| 06 | AnnandaleVA | -0.4% | $2,482/mo | +29.5% | ↓4 from #2 |