Staunton

East Beverly St is the main hub of businesses in Staunton.
East Beverly St is the main hub of businesses in Staunton.
Staunton has a bustling, vibrant downtown, dominated by the Augusta County Circuit Court building.
Montgomery Hall Park offers hiking trails, a playground and a frisbee golf course.

Staunton, VA Area Guide

Delight in the many charms of this small, mountain town

Suburban Historic Charming Vibrant Picturesque Mountain Views Active Artistic Cultured Laidback

Located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, Staunton boasts a welcoming, small-town atmosphere along with the cultural amenities of a big city. Known for being the birthplace of the United States’ 28th President, Staunton contains the engaging Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum.

Staunton also offers a bevy of theatrical performances at the American Shakespeare Center’s Blackfriars Playhouse and exciting exhibitions at the Frontier Culture Museum. Walking through Staunton’s historic downtown is the best way to experience its vibrant arts scene, diverse restaurants, eclectic shops, and beautiful architecture.

Staunton is within minutes of numerous Virginia cities such as Waynesboro, Harrisonburg, Charlottesville, Richmond, and even Washington, DC. Getting around from Staunton is simple with quick access to the intersection of Interstates 64 and 81.

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Staunton has a bustling, vibrant downtown, dominated by the Augusta County Circuit Court building.

East Beverly St is the main hub of businesses in Staunton.

Montgomery Hall Park offers hiking trails, a playground and a frisbee golf course.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Staunton, VA is $1,151 for one bedroom, $1,264 for two bedrooms, and $1,636 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Staunton has decreased by -1.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,151/month
720 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Staunton, VA is 5.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Staunton is 19.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,636. You can expect to pay 1.0% less for groceries, 9.4% more for utilities, and 9.1% more for transportation.

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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Thomas C. McSwain Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

415 Students

A. R. Ware Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

378 Students

Bessie Weller Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

369 Students

Riverheads Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

737 Students

Beverley Manor Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

318 Students

Shelburne Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

574 Students

Beverley Manor Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

597 Students

Virginia School For Blind

Public

Grades PK-12

31 Students

Western St. Hosp. Ed. Pr.

Public

Grades PK-12

Riverheads High

Public

Grades 9-12

464 Students

Staunton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

822 Students

Virginia School For Blind

Public

Grades PK-12

31 Students

Western St. Hosp. Ed. Pr.

Public

Grades PK-12

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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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.