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ZIP 23451

Pop. 44,012·Virginia Beach City·93rd most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,100/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.9%
Month-over-Month
+3.3%
vs US Median
+$135
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ZIP 23451 · $2,100
More expensive than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,800
1 BR
$1,830
2 BR
$2,070
3 BR
$2,870
4 BR+
$3,380
Research median
$2,070/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,200/yr
At $2,100/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyVirginia Beach City
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.9% YoY, +3.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 23451 (Virginia Beach, VA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 57% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,012
Median income
$100,697
Median age
39.6
Renters
47.5%
Age distribution
16.3%
26.4%
21.3%
15%
21%
Under 1816.3%
18–3426.4%
35–5421.3%
55–6415%
65+21%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
77.7%
White77.7%
Black8%
Hispanic7.9%
Asian3%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
14.2%
25%
57%
No HS diploma3.8%
HS diploma14.2%
Some college25%
Bachelor's+57%
Housing tenure
52.5%
47.5%
Owner52.5%
Renter47.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 23451 in Virginia Beach, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,434 → $2,100
up 46.4%
Income
$86,334 → $100,697
up 16.6%
Population
43,885 → 44,012
up 0.3%
Renter share
47.2% → 47.5%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
52.8% → 57%
+4.2 pts
Median age
38.5 → 39.6
+1.1 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 23451 in Virginia Beach, VA paid around $1,434 a month. That figure now sits near $2,100, up 46.4% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $86,334 in 2021 to $100,697 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 52.8% to 57% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 23451 in Virginia Beach, VA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 23451 covers Virginia Beach, VA. The median rent here is $2,100/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,830/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,070/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($100,697/yr), ZIP 23451 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 23451?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 23451 (Virginia Beach, VA) is $2,100. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 23451 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 23451's median rent of $2,100/mo is $135 (7%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 23451 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 23451 falls in the middle range for Virginia, ranking #93 out of 198 ZIPs at $2,100/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 23451?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,100/mo in ZIP 23451. The local median household income is $100,697/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 23451?

Rent in ZIP 23451 has increased 15.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 23451 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 23451 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,100/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($100,697/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 23451 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 23451 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.5% of ZIP 23451 households are renters, while 52.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 23451 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 23451 compare to the rest of Virginia Beach?

ZIP 23451 is pricier than Virginia Beach as a whole. At $2,100/mo, it's $35 above the Virginia Beach citywide median of $2,065/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 23451 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 23451 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,100/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 23451's median household income ($100,697/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 23451 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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