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Rental Market Trends in Buena Vista, VA

What is the average rent in Buena Vista, VA?

$848/month

Average Rent

650 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+23.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of May 2025, the average rent in Buena Vista, VA is $848 per month. This is 48% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in Buena Vista more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Buena Vista, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $848 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $989 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$848/month
650 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$989/month
725 Sq Ft
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Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Buena Vista, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 23.3%, which averages out to $198 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated May 2025
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Rent Ranges in Buena Vista, VA
Last Updated May 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Buena Vista, VA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
100% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Buena Vista, VA?

Because the average rent in Buena Vista is $848, you’ll want to make about $2,826 per month or $33,912 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Buena Vista, VA is 12.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Buena Vista is 26.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $989. You can expect to pay 4.1% less for groceries, 2.1% more for utilities, and 6.7% less for transportation.

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Buena Vista, VA

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Apartment communities in Buena Vista we think you'll love

Hillcrest Manor Apartments

Hillcrest Manor Apartments

1400 Spruce Ave,
Buena Vista, VA 24416

1-2 Beds | $848 - $989

1975 Forest Ave

1975 Forest Ave

1975 Forest Ave,
Buena Vista, VA 24416

2 Beds | $1,200

2459 Pine Ave

2459 Pine Ave

2459 Pine Ave,
Buena Vista, VA 24416

2 Beds | $800

1444 Magnolia Ave

1444 Magnolia Ave

1444 Magnolia Ave,
Buena Vista, VA 24416

2 Beds | $1,450

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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