Average Rent in Virginia Beach, NC↑ Rents rising 13.6% YoY🔺 4th priciest in NC

Virginia Beach, NC has rental prices ranging from $1,475/month to $2,809/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,483/month — 6% above the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $80,533/year, spending $1,483/month on a 1-bedroom represents 22% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Virginia Beach Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,696/month, Virginia Beach ranks #4 most expensive of the 87 cities tracked in North Carolina — pricier than 95% of all US cities in our data.

The Virginia Beach Rental Market

The Virginia Beach, NC area has a population of about 1,782,590 and 37% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Virginia Beach, NC have risen by $203/month (13.6%) over the past year, from $1,493 to $1,696. This rate of increase is significant and reflects strong rental demand and limited housing supply in the local market.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Virginia Beach, NC without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $59,320. The local median household income of $80,533 exceeds that threshold by $21,213, making Virginia Beach relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Is Virginia Beach, NC Affordable?

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Rent or Buy in Virginia Beach?

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Living in Virginia Beach

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