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 (66%) — here's how they compare, as of October 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 | $480,300 | $49,930 |
| 2 | Chesapeake, VA | $498,000 | $48,534 |
| 3 | Alexandria, VA | $615,000 | $50,505 |
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$149,000 — 3-bed house in Tazewell, VA
DSCR 1.53 (debt-service coverage ratio)House · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,248 sqft
- Projected STR revenue
- $17,200–$21,900/yr
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Scout this home & market: 3-bed house in Tazewell, VAListed by Dream Home Realty LLC
$309,000 — 4-bed house in Richmond, VA
DSCR 1.84 (debt-service coverage ratio)House · 4 bed · 2 bath · 1,550 sqft
- Projected STR revenue
- $45,700–$58,100/yr
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Scout this home & market: 4-bed house in Richmond, VAListed by Exp Realty LLC
$679,900 — 2-bed condo in Virginia Beach, VA
DSCR 1.22 (debt-service coverage ratio)Condo · 2 bed · 2 bath · 1,245 sqft
- Projected STR revenue
- $66,000–$84,000/yr
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Scout this home & market: 2-bed condo in Virginia Beach, VAListed by Wainwright Real Estate
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