Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in the City of Virginia Beach , Virginia
The City of Virginia Beach has a HUD fair market rent of $1,667 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,714 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $32.06 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,667
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 7% less than in Virginia
- Typical rent
- $1,714
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 9% more than in Virginia
- Wage needed
- $32.06
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $66,680 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 55%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 12% more than in Virginia
Only here
Renting in the City of Virginia Beach: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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The City of Virginia Beach has the highest typical rent in its area: $1,714, more than any of its 6 neighboring places; next is the City of Poquoson ($1,707).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in the City of Virginia Beach. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in the City of Virginia Beach was $2,098 a month in September 2026: 7.8% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,470 | $28.27 | $58,800 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,488 | $28.62 | $59,520 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,667 | $32.06 | $66,680 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,298 | $44.19 | $91,920 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,710 | $52.12 | $108,400 |
HUD area: Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 12 ZIP codes in the City of Virginia Beach (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,710 in 23457 to $2,280 in 23456. 12 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,667).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 23451 | $1,790 | $1,810 | $2,030 | $2,800 | $3,300 |
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| 23452 | $1,710 | $1,730 | $1,940 | $2,670 | $3,150 |
| 23453 | $1,740 | $1,760 | $1,970 | $2,720 | $3,200 |
| 23454 | $1,680 | $1,700 | $1,910 | $2,630 | $3,100 |
| 23455 | $1,720 | $1,740 | $1,950 | $2,690 | $3,170 |
| 23456 | $2,010 | $2,030 | $2,280 | $3,140 | $3,710 |
| 23457 | $1,490 | $1,500 | $1,710 | $2,380 | $2,840 |
| 23459 | $1,630 | $1,640 | $1,840 | $2,540 | $3,000 |
| 23460 | $1,690 | $1,710 | $1,920 | $2,640 | $3,110 |
| 23461 | $1,770 | $1,790 | $2,010 | $2,770 | $3,260 |
| 23462 | $1,770 | $1,790 | $2,010 | $2,770 | $3,270 |
| 23464 | $1,700 | $1,720 | $1,930 | $2,660 | $3,140 |
- 23451 $2,030$2,800
- 23452 $1,940$2,670
- 23453 $1,970$2,720
- 23454 $1,910$2,630
- 23455 $1,950$2,690
- 23456 $2,280$3,140
- 23457 $1,710$2,380
- 23459 $1,840$2,540
- 23460 $1,920$2,640
- 23461 $2,010$2,770
- 23462 $2,010$2,770
- 23464 $1,930$2,660
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In the City of Virginia Beach, 55% of renter households are in that position; in Virginia, 49%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
55%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
62,686 households rent in the City of Virginia Beach
- Spend half or more of their income 26%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 28%
- Spend less than 30% 45%
Compared with the state and the country
- Virginia Beach 55%
- Virginia 49%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in the City of Virginia Beach
HUD lists 52 properties with homes for low-income households in the City of Virginia Beach: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 34
- HUD-assisted
- 20
4,992 homes in all; 4,681 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Twin Canal Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 3805 Keelboat Cir, Virginia Beach 23453 300 low-income homes · In service since 2011 · For families
- Twin Canal Village HUD-assisted 3718 Whitney Ct, Virginia Beach 23453 300 low-income homes · For families · (757) 471-7007
- Atlantis Tax credit (LIHTC) 101 Ocean Side Ct, Virginia Beach 23451 208 low-income homes · In service since 2006 · For families
- Atlantis Apts HUD-assisted 999 Atlantis Dr, Virginia Beach 23451 208 homes, 206 low-income · For families · (757) 428-3200
- Carriage House of Virginia Beach HUD-assisted 1000 Coach Cir, Virginia Beach 23462 200 low-income homes · For families · (757) 499-8593
- Commons at Princess Anne Tax credit (LIHTC) 4924 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach 23462 186 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 184 · In service since 2005 · For older adults
- Ocean Gate East Tax credit (LIHTC) 1453 Gate Tree Ct, Virginia Beach 23454 174 low-income homes · In service since 1997 · For families
- Thalia Landing Tax credit (LIHTC) 4114 Pitch Pine Ct, Virginia Beach 23452 154 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 99 · 3 bd: 25 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 2001 · For families
- 200 West I Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 Price St, Virginia Beach 23462 152 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 112 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Greenlakes Tax credit (LIHTC) 3218 Green Lakes Dr, Virginia Beach 23452 150 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 62 · 3 bd: 52 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Jamestown Commons I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1025 College Park Blvd, Virginia Beach 23464 132 low-income homes · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 114 · In service since 2000 · For older adults
- Jamestown Commons II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1025 College Park Blvd, Virginia Beach 23464 132 low-income homes · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 100 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2000 · For older adults
- Aden Park Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 5175 Weaver Dr, Virginia Beach 23462 125 low-income homes · 1 bd: 25 · 2 bd: 75 · 3 bd: 25 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Luther Manor HUD-assisted 350 Malibu Dr, Virginia Beach 23452 123 low-income homes · For older adults · (757) 463-3510
- Beth Sholom Sands Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 6405 Auburn Dr, Virginia Beach 23464 120 low-income homes · In service since 2013 · For older adults · (757) 420-0891
- Tallwood Tax credit (LIHTC) 5704 Schoolhouse Rd, Virginia Beach 23464 120 low-income homes · 2 bd: 72 · 3 bd: 48 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Russell House, the HUD-assisted 900 First Colonial Rd, Virginia Beach 23454 119 low-income homes · For older adults · (757) 481-0770
- Lynnhaven Cove Tax credit (LIHTC) 5020 Lynnhaven Pkwy, Virginia Beach 23464 116 low-income homes · In service since 2004 · For older adults
- 200 West II Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 Price St, Virginia Beach 23462 112 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Friendship Village Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1235 Friendship Sq, Virginia Beach 23451 109 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 30 · 4 bd: 29 · In service since 2012 · For families · (757) 428-3748
- Holland House I Tax credit (LIHTC) 721 Chimney Hill Pkwy, Virginia Beach 23462 100 low-income homes · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 52 · In service since 2000 · For older adults
- Baker Woods Tax credit (LIHTC) 544 Baker Rd, Virginia Beach 23462 96 low-income homes · 2 bd: 66 · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Eastwyck Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 1201 Edenham Ct, Virginia Beach 23464 96 low-income homes · 2 bd: 72 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 1995 · For families
- Sea Pines Tax credit (LIHTC) 940 Maximus Sq, Virginia Beach 23451 96 low-income homes · Studio: 8 · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 40 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Silver Hill at Great Neck Tax credit (LIHTC) 1537 Mill Dam Rd, Virginia Beach 23454 122 homes, 95 low-income · In service since 1995 · For older adults
- Wesleyan Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 5445 Wesleyan Dr, Virginia Beach 23455 91 low-income homes · In service since 2008 · For older adults
- Ebbetts Plaza Tax credit (LIHTC) 512 Featherstone Ct, Virginia Beach 23462 90 low-income homes · 1 bd: 33 · 2 bd: 15 · 3 bd: 42 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Hamptons Tax credit (LIHTC) 5781 Lake Edward Dr, Virginia Beach 23462 212 homes, 87 low-income · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 146 · 3 bd: 42 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Hilltop South Tax credit (LIHTC) 464 Lisa Sq, Virginia Beach 23454 85 low-income homes · 1 bd: 38 · 2 bd: 29 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Crescent Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 1333 Diamond Springs Rd, Virginia Beach 23455 81 homes, 80 low-income · Studio: 81 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Seaside Harbor Tax credit (LIHTC) 1801 Mediterranean Ave, Virginia Beach 23451 76 low-income homes · Studio: 19 · 1 bd: 19 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2018 · For people with disabilities
- Sullivan House HUD-assisted 2033 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach 23454 67 low-income homes · For older adults · (757) 563-9955
- Sullivan House Phase II HUD-assisted 2017 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach 23454 65 low-income homes · For older adults · (757) 563-9955
- Cloverleaf Tax credit (LIHTC) 964 S Military Hwy, Virginia Beach 23464 60 low-income homes · In service since 2009 · For families
- Summer Haven Tax credit (LIHTC) 800 Baker Rd, Virginia Beach 23462 57 low-income homes · 1 bd: 5 · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Mayfair I & II Tax credit (LIHTC) 107 S Comanche Ct, Virginia Beach 23462 196 homes, 40 low-income · 1 bd: 28 · 2 bd: 116 · 3 bd: 44 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Tranquility at the Lakes Tax credit (LIHTC) 5827 Burton Station Rd, Virginia Beach 23455 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 34 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2017 · For older adults
- Cedar Grove Tax credit (LIHTC) 904 Broad Meadows Blvd, Virginia Beach 23462 32 low-income homes · In service since 2014 · For families
- Citywide Homes 2001 Tax credit (LIHTC) 1403 Doe Ct, Virginia Beach 23464 32 low-income homes · 2 bd: 4 · 3 bd: 25 · 4 bd: 3 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Holland House II Tax credit (LIHTC) 721 Chimney Hill Pkwy, Virginia Beach 23462 12 low-income homes · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 1999 · For older adults
- Atlantis Manor HUD-assisted 745 Lawrence Dr, Virginia Beach 23462 11 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (757) 463-9516
- Old Oak Arch Group Home HUD-assisted 1498 Old Oak Arch, Virginia Beach 23453 5 low-income homes · For older adults · (757) 468-7011
- Princess Anne Group Home HUD-assisted 5405 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach 23462 5 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (603) 223-0003
- Sweetwater Court HUD-assisted 5413 Sweetwater Ct, Virginia Beach 23462 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (757) 468-7000
- Water Oak Home HUD-assisted 588 Water Oak Rd, Virginia Beach 23452 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (757) 468-7000
- Weymouth Home HUD-assisted 714 Weymouth Ct, Virginia Beach 23462 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (757) 468-7000
- Woods Edge Home HUD-assisted 4918 Woods Edge Rd, Virginia Beach 23462 3 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (757) 468-7000
- Bayside Road Tax credit (LIHTC) 5327 Bayside Rd, Virginia Beach 23455 2 low-income homes · In service since 1989
- Glenshire Group Home HUD-assisted 734 Glenshire Dr, Virginia Beach 23462 2 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (757) 468-7000
- Longwood Group Home HUD-assisted 4281 Longwood Rd, Virginia Beach 23453 2 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (757) 468-7000
- Marlwood Group Home HUD-assisted 4810 Marlwood Way, Virginia Beach 23462 2 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (757) 468-7000
- Rock Creek HUD-assisted 709 Rock Creek Ct, Virginia Beach 23462 2 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (757) 468-7000
2 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in the City of Virginia Beach
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in the City of Virginia Beach. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,650 | $37,700 | $60,350 |
| 2 people | $25,850 | $43,100 | $68,950 |
| 3 people | $29,100 | $48,500 | $77,550 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $53,850 | $86,150 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $58,200 | $93,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $62,500 | $99,950 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $66,800 | $106,850 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $71,100 | $113,750 |
Area median income: $107,700. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,323 – $1,617
- 1 bedroom $1,339 – $1,637
- 2 bedrooms $1,500 – $1,834
- 3 bedrooms $2,068 – $2,528
- 4 bedrooms $2,439 – $2,981
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Va. Beach Dept. of Hsg & Neighborhood Pres. Section 8 vouchers · 2,220 vouchers (757) 385-5750 Va. Beach Dept. of Hsg & Neighborhood Pres.: rdhill@vbgov.com
Housing agencies in Virginia Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Virginia
What Virginia law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 2 months of rent
- Va. Code §55.1-1226(A)
- When must they return my deposit?
- 45 days
- Va. Code §55.1-1226(A)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 14 days
- Va. Code §55.1-1245(F)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 days
- Va. Code §55.1-1253(A)
- Only a court order can remove youVa. Code §55.1-1252
- Protection from retaliationVa. Code §55.1-1258(A)
- Repair and deduct from the rentVa. Code §55.1-1244.1(C)
Help
Where to get help with rent in the City of Virginia Beach
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Credit.org - Virginia Branch
999 Waterside Dr, Norfolk · 15 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 4 more
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HOMENET (Norfolk RHA)
555 E Main St, Norfolk · 15 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 8 more
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Child & Family Services of Eastern Virginia, Inc. D/B/A the Up Center
222 W 19th St, Norfolk · 16 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 9 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in the City of Virginia Beach. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
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Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
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Cash to move in
$3,334
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,667
- Security deposit
- $1,667
- Total
- $3,334
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in the City of Virginia Beach?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,470; 1 bedroom: $1,488; 2 bedrooms: $1,667; 3 bedrooms: $2,298; 4 bedrooms: $2,710. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in the City of Virginia Beach?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,667) without spending more than 30% of income takes $32.06 an hour full time, or $66,680 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in the City of Virginia Beach?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $53,850 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in the City of Virginia Beach?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,500 and $1,834 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in the City of Virginia Beach?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,710 in 23457 to $2,280 in 23456. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in the City of Virginia Beach?
HUD lists 52 properties with homes for low-income households in the City of Virginia Beach: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in the City of Virginia Beach?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In the City of Virginia Beach, 55% of renter households are in that position; in Virginia, 49%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).