Where Rental Properties Cash-Flow in Virginia
We analyzed active for-sale homes across 3 Virginia metros. Virginia Beach leads for short-term-rental cash flow (63%) — here's how they compare, as of August 2026.
3 markets
Ranked by the share of each metro’s active listings that cash-flow as a short-term rental, best first.
| # | Metro | Median price | STR revenue / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia Beach, VA | $499,000 | $49,335 |
| 2 | Chesapeake, VA | $499,900 | $49,410 |
| 3 | Alexandria, VA | $599,000 | $50,068 |
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$149,000 — 2-bed house in Danville, VA
DSCR 1.92 (debt-service coverage ratio)House · 2 bed · 1 bath · 1,000 sqft
- Projected STR revenue
- $20,900–$26,600/yr
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Scout this home & market: 2-bed house in Danville, VAListed by WILKINS & CO. REALTORS
$295,000 — 3-bed house in Blairs, VA
DSCR 1.28 (debt-service coverage ratio)House · 3 bed · 2.5 bath · 1,932 sqft
- Projected STR revenue
- $28,000–$35,600/yr
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Scout this home & market: 3-bed house in Blairs, VAListed by KELLER WILLIAMS
$719,900 — 4-bed condo in Virginia Beach, VA
DSCR 1.47 (debt-service coverage ratio)Condo · 4 bed · 3.5 bath · 2,132 sqft
- Projected STR revenue
- $84,800–$107,900/yr
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Scout this home & market: 4-bed condo in Virginia Beach, VAListed by Campbell Realty
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