A renter’s guide to the cheapest cities in Virginia
If you’re looking for affordable Virginia cities, here’s your guide to the cheapest spots based on Zillow rental data.
Jul
2025
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HOUSING
Jun
2025
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Spanberger rolls out housing affordability plan
The Democratic nominee for governor wants Virginia to become the national leader in addressing the housing affordability crisis by increasing the housing supply.
Apr
2025
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‘Worse than COVID’: Local Virginia leaders urge action in response to federal funding cuts
As news broke Tuesday that the US Supreme Court halted an order requiring the Trump administration to rehire fired probationary workers, a Virginia House of Delegates emergency committee met in Alexandria with researchers and local officials from Northern Virginia in search of solutions to the economic crisis unfolding across the region.
Apr
2025
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Experiencing housing insecurity in Chesapeake? Check out these resources
Discover Chesapeake’s comprehensive network of homeless support services, from crisis intervention to long-term housing solutions and daily assistance.
Oct
2024
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From rural to riches: Exploring the transformation of NoVA’s housing market
Did you know that Virginia ranks among the wealthiest states in America? We’re looking at some of the places people call “home” in Northern Virginia—and at how your vote could influence the housing market.
Oct
2024
15
Virginia legislators eye anti-rent gouging, zoning changes to address housing challenges
The fight to address Virginia’s housing challenges will continue in the upcoming General Assembly session as lawmakers try to find common ground on the shortage of affordable homes, rising rents, and exclusionary zoning.
Oct
2024
2
Walz and Vance offer wildly different visions for how to solve America’s housing shortage
During Tuesday’s vice presidential debate, Tim Walz highlighted the importance of building more affordable homes for families and holding accountable Wall Street investors who buy up housing and treat it as a commodity, while JD Vance continued to demonize undocumented immigrants and blame them for the nation’s housing shortage.
Aug
2024
15
Richmond uses Biden-Harris funds to build affordable housing
While Richmond struggles with a shortage of 11,000 affordable homes, the city is advancing plans to build 2,296 rental homes for people living near the poverty level.
Jul
2024
17
Rent increases would be limited to 5% per year under new Biden-Harris plan
The plan calls on Congress to pass a law that would withdraw tax credits from landlords who raise rent by more than 5% annually. If passed, the plan would apply to about half of all rentals in the United States.
May
2024
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VIDEO: Virginia Beach resident on the affordable housing crisis in Virginia
It's hard times for a cat and homeowner in Virginia 😪 On Tuesday, the Virginia Beach City Council held a public hearing, giving residents the last chance to voice their concerns about the city's upcoming budget. The proposed $2.6 billion budget is 2.77% higher than...
