Average Rent In Virginia For April 2020
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What is the average rent in Virginia?
According to the most recent data from Zillow, the average rent in Virginia for April 2020 is $1,660. With an averge apartment size of 1,468 sqft, the average price per square foot in Virginia is $1.13.
Compared to the national average of $1,650, Virginia rent costs 0.6% more. Read our analysis of rents by state to see how Virginia ranks.
Here's a look at how average rents have changed over time:
How Does Virginia Rent Compare To The Rest Of The Country?
Median Rent By Bedrooms In Virginia
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As you would expect, the median price for rent in Virginia increases as the number of bedrooms in the unit increases. Studios rent the cheapest in Virginia clocking in at $1,612, while a four bedroom rental will set you back $2,050 per month.
We think the best deal comes in the form of a two bedroom for $1,659 per month, however, if you don't mind having roommates, the best option on a per room basis is a 4-bedroom rental for $512/room/month.
Read on to find out more or for more on Virginia check out:
- Best Places To Live In Virginia
- Cheapest Places To Live In Virginia
- Most Dangerous Cities In Virginia
Month Over Month Virginia Rent Statistics
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M-o-M Increase
Virginia has experienced a $-35 change in rent over the past month going from $1,695 to $1,660. That change comes out to -2.1%.
For reference, the US national average rent changed $0 in the past month or 0.0%.
Here's a look at the month over month change for each month since 2010 for Virginia:
Year Over Year Virginia Rent Statistics
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Y-o-Y Increase
Over the past year, the average rent in Virginia changed $10 from $1,650 to $1,660. A change of $10 means that rents changed 0.6% in a year.
That compares to the US national change of $5 in the past year or 0.3%.
Here's a look at the year over year change by month since 2011 for Virginia:
The 10 Places With The Highest Rent In Virginia
Population: 16,474
Median Rent: $2,042
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Population: 24,545
Median Rent: $1,954
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Population: 23,580
Median Rent: $1,929
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Population: 13,843
Median Rent: $1,899
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Population: 154,710
Median Rent: $1,779
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Population: 16,117
Median Rent: $1,749
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Population: 5,216
Median Rent: $1,636
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Population: 51,015
Median Rent: $1,603
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Population: 41,379
Median Rent: $1,539
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Population: 9,217
Median Rent: $1,411
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About Chris Kolmar
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