Apartments for Rent in Smithfield, VA

Prices and availability in Smithfield, VA were last updated on 5 Oct 2026.

The best apartments in Smithfield, VA are: Benns Saint Luke Townhomes- 14345 Benns Church Boulevard, Cedar Street, 301 Lakeview Cove and 14321 Benns Church Boulevard.

The average rent in Smithfield, VA is $1,288.

In Smithfield, 18% of the residents are renting compared to 82% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent none of Smithfield's rentals, 77% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 22% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Smithfield are about 39 years old, on average. Of these, none have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 2 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Smithfield are around 0% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 17% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 67% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.