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Commercial/retail district with some residential. 1BR $1,350–1,650/mo. Good access to shopping, restaurants, and transit. Less character; feels mall-like.
Neighborhood Guide · 2026
Lynnhaven, Virginia Beach
Commercial/retail district with some residential. 1BR $1,350–1,650/mo. Good access to shopping, restaurants, and transit. Less character; feels mall-like.
Virginia Beach Housing Costs — 2026
Median 1BR rent
$1,400/mo
Median 2BR rent
$1,750/mo
Median home price
$340K
Avg utilities
$175/mo
City-wide medians. Lynnhaven rents may vary above or below depending on building vintage and unit type.Full Virginia Beach breakdown →
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Oceanfront / Virginia Beach Boulevard
Beachfront, touristy, hotels, restaurants, bars. 1BR $1,500–2,000/mo. Beautiful beach access but tacky and crowded in summer. Flood risk (storm surge, tidal). Best for people who want beach daily.
Town Center
Mixed-use development with shops, restaurants, offices. 1BR $1,400–1,700/mo. Modern and walkable (walk score 45–50 in the development). Newer build-out with less historic character; popular with young professionals.
Great Neck
Upscale residential neighborhood, tree-lined streets, quieter. 1BR $1,500–1,800/mo. More affluent demographic, family-friendly, good schools. Less walkable; car-dependent.
Red Mill
Residential neighborhood, quiet, parks nearby. 1BR $1,300–1,600/mo. Good value, family-friendly, away from tourist chaos. Less established than Great Neck; car-dependent.
Kempsville
Suburban neighborhood with shopping centers, restaurants, families. 1BR $1,250–1,550/mo. Good schools, affordable, family-focused. Car-dependent; feels more suburban than urban.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lynnhaven a good neighborhood in Virginia Beach?
Commercial/retail district with some residential. 1BR $1,350–1,650/mo. Good access to shopping, restaurants, and transit. Less character; feels mall-like.
What is the rent in Lynnhaven, Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach citywide median 1BR rent is $1,400/mo. Lynnhaven pricing varies from the city average depending on building age, proximity to transit, and in-unit amenities. Studio units in Virginia Beach often run 15–20% below the 1BR median.
What is Lynnhaven in Virginia Beach known for?
Commercial/retail district with some residential. 1BR $1,350–1,650/mo. Good access to shopping, restaurants, and transit. Less character; feels mall-like.
How does Lynnhaven compare to other Virginia Beach neighborhoods?
Lynnhaven is one of 6 notable neighborhoods in Virginia Beach. Other options include Oceanfront / Virginia Beach Boulevard, Town Center, Great Neck.
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