Rents in the Virginia Beach–Chesapeake–Norfolk metro won’t ease up going into 2026.
The Realtor.com® November 2025 Rental Report shows that asking rents in the region are now higher than they were a year ago, placing the beach community at odds with the broader national rental cooldown.
As prices aren’t moving in a renter-friendly direction, affordability remains a concern for many households, especially those who migrated to the area during the pandemic.
Hampton Roads rents decline, but affordability pressures persist
Virginia Beach–Chesapeake–Norfolk posted a 2.70% year-over-year increase in median asking rent for 0- to 2-bedroom units in November. t…