What is the average apartment size in Hampton?

The average size for a Hampton, VA apartment is 944 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 Hampton?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Hampton is $1,511 per month, a 2.43% increase from last years average of $1,475.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Hampton?

In Hampton, studios rent for $1,264 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,376 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,500 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,893 per month

What is the average apartment size in Hampton?

The typical apartment in Hampton offers about 944 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Hampton?

Studio apartments in Hampton average 548 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 710 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 983 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,262 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Hampton?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Hampton include Newmarket Creek ($1,156/month), Olde Hampton ($1,281/month), and Crowne Pointe ($1,358/month), all below the citywide average of $1,511.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Hampton?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Hampton are Baker Farm - Drummonds Corner ($1,622/month), Pasture Point ($1,690/month), and Riverdale ($1,833/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

Hampton, VA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Hampton?

The typical rent budget in Hampton ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 50% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Hampton?

In Hampton, 44% of households rent while 56% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 19, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Hampton is $1,511, a 2.43% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,475.

Studio Apartments at $1,264 offer the most budget-friendly option with 548 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 710 square feet for $1,376, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,500 offer 983 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,262 sq ft) for $1,893, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Hampton, VA

Last updated: February 19, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,511	944 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,264	548 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,376	710 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,500	983 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,893	1,262 sq. ft.

Hampton, VA rent trends

What's the typical rent budget in Hampton, VA?

The largest share of rentals in Hampton, VA (50%) 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 Hampton, VA?

25,622 or 44% of the households in Hampton, VA are renter-occupied while 32,118 or 56% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Hampton?

Newmarket Creek $1,156/month

Olde Hampton $1,281/month

Crowne Pointe $1,358/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,511/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Hampton?

Baker Farm - Drummonds Corner $1,622/month

Pasture Point $1,690/month

Riverdale $1,833/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Hampton, VA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Riverdale	$1,833
Pasture Point	$1,690
Baker Farm - Drummonds Corner	$1,622
Coliseum Central	$1,596
Phoebus Historic District	$1,591
Fordham	$1,555
Forrest Park	$1,518
Armistead Pointe	$1,482
Roberts Trace	$1,475
Tidemill Farms	$1,372
Back River	$1,367
Crowne Pointe	$1,358
Olde Hampton	$1,281
Newmarket Creek	$1,156

Hampton | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Armistead Pointe is 8% higher than in Back River

$1,482

Armistead Pointe rent is 2% lower than Hampton average

Average Rent $1,482

$1,367

Back River rent is 10% lower than Hampton average

Average Rent $1,367

How Hampton Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Hampton	$1,511
Richmond	$1,590
Arlington	$2,643
Alexandria	$2,140
Newport News	$1,424
Virginia Beach	$1,743
Norfolk	$1,564
Henrico	$1,589
Woodbridge	$2,086
Charlottesville	$2,101
Roanoke	$1,373
Carrollton, VA	$1,760
Poquoson, VA	$1,815
Chesapeake	$1,768
Portsmouth	$1,371
Suffolk	$1,809
Yorktown, VA	$1,832
Smithfield, VA	$1,653

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 Hampton 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.