What is the average apartment size in University of Virginia?

The average size for a University of Virginia, VA apartment is 787 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in University of Virginia?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in University of Virginia is $1,554 per month, a 15.13% increase from last year’s average of $1,350.

What is the average apartment size in University of Virginia?

The typical apartment in University of Virginia offers about 787 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

University of Virginia, VA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in University of Virginia?

The typical rent budget in University of Virginia ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 53% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in University of Virginia?

In University of Virginia, 84% of households rent while 16% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in University of Virginia is $1,554, a 15.13% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,350.

One-bedroom apartments provide 656 square feet for $1,373, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,753 offer 921 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,264 sq ft) for $1,966, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in University of Virginia, VA

Last updated: November 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,554	787 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,373	656 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,753	921 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,966	1,264 sq. ft.

University of Virginia, VA rent trends

Rental prices in University of Virginia, VA have increased by 15.13% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,350 to $1,554.

What's the typical rent budget in University of Virginia, VA?

The largest share of rentals in University of Virginia, VA (53%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in University of Virginia, VA?

1,071 or 84% of the households in University of Virginia, VA are renter-occupied while 200 or 16% are owner-occupied.

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How University of Virginia Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Richmond	$1,583
Arlington	$2,667
Alexandria	$2,158
Charlottesville	$2,091
Newport News	$1,424
Norfolk	$1,552
Virginia Beach	$1,728
Roanoke	$1,328
Woodbridge	$2,080
Henrico	$1,581
University of Virginia	$1,554

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all University of Virginia apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.