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Carrollton, VA

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The tranquility of the countryside, just minutes from two of Virginia’s busiest cities

Suburb Commuter Military Rural Riverfront

Carrollton is a somewhat secluded suburban community in Virginia’s Isle of Wight County, located just a few minutes west of both Norfolk and Newport News. Positioned on the west bank of the James River, Carrollton’s landscape is still largely undeveloped countryside interspersed by residential neighborhoods. The close proximity to Newport News and Norfolk has led to the area developing rapidly, with scores of military and civilian commuters choosing Carrollton as a tranquil home base. The rental market features a diverse mix of offerings ranging from budget-friendly apartments to upscale single-family homes, allowing folks to find the perfect living arrangements to fit any taste or lifestyle.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Carrollton, VA is $1,624 for one bedroom, $1,757 for two bedrooms, and $2,179 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carrollton has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,624/month
850 Sq Ft
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Transportation

22

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

30

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Carrollton Elementary

Public

Grades PK-3

662 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Noland Trail at Mariner's Museum Park
  • Mariners' Museum
  • Virginia Living Museum

Airports

  • Newport News/Williamsburg International
  • Norfolk International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.