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South Boston, VA

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A charming small town with a friendly atmosphere

Commuter Outdoors Park-Like Diverse

This charming south Virginia town provides an intimate setting thanks to a population of just over 8,000 people. Perfect for families, South Boston is home to a charming Main Street district and a friendly community in which everyone knows your name. Situated along the Dan River just 31 miles from Danville, the town of South Boston will delight with historic charm. Single-family homes and loft apartments will suit a variety of budgets and styles, while providing easy access to the scenic Virginia countryside.

Rent Trends

As of May 2025, the average apartment rent in South Boston, VA is $1,051 for a studio, $848 for one bedroom, $1,134 for two bedrooms, and $839 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Boston has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$848/month
686 Sq Ft
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Transportation

33

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

26

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

South Boston Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

666 Students

2
out of 10

Halifax County Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

925 Students

5
out of 10

Halifax County High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,397 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lawsons Creek Wildlife Management Area
  • Dan River Wildlife Management Area
  • Wolf Trap Wildlife Management Area
  • Banister River - North Unit Wildlife Management Area
  • Banister River - South Unit Wildlife Management Area

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† 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.