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Rental Market Trends in Lynchburg, VA

What is the average rent in Lynchburg, VA?

$1,012/month

Average Rent

730 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Lynchburg, VA is $1,012 per month. This is 38% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in Lynchburg more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Lynchburg, you can expect to pay about $921 per month for a studio, $1,012 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,223 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,506 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$921/month
569 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,012/month
730 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,223/month
1,035 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,506/month
1,324 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,176/month
791 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,709/month
1,331 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,183/month
1,992 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,038/month
670 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,541/month
1,135 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$784/month
1,259 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,130/month
922 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,728/month
1,519 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,398/month
2,060 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Lynchburg, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $13 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 January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Lynchburg, VA
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Lynchburg, VA
Percentage*
Rent Range
8% Below $700/month
35% $700 - $1,000/month
46% $1,001 - $1,500/month
10% $1,501 - $2,000/month
1% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lynchburg?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Lynchburg and Westover Heights" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lynchburg.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Lynchburg
$1,071/month
681 Sq Ft
Westover Heights
$1,301/month
434 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lynchburg?

Based on current rent prices, Westover Heights and Downtown Lynchburg" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lynchburg.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Westover Heights
$1,301/month
434 Sq Ft
Downtown Lynchburg
$1,071/month
681 Sq Ft

Which Lynchburg neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Lynchburg with the most apartments available are Downtown Lynchburg and Westover Heights" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Lynchburg
$1,071/month
681 Sq Ft
Westover Heights
$1,301/month
434 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Lynchburg is $1,012, you’ll want to make about $3,373 per month or $40,476 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 Lynchburg, VA is 6.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Lynchburg is 16.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $921 - $1,506. You can expect to pay 5.0% less for groceries, 10.1% more for utilities, and 11.8% less for transportation.

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Lynchburg, VA

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Lynchburg

Lynchburg, VA

Westover Heights

Lynchburg, VA

Studio
$992/month
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One Bedroom
$1,017/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,248/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,489/month
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Apartment communities in Lynchburg we think you'll love

Rosedale Apartments

Rosedale Apartments

1600 Graves Mill Rd,
Lynchburg, VA 24502

$1,245 - $2,000 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Palisades at Hunters Creek

Palisades at Hunters Creek

1230 Cottontown Rd,
Forest, VA 24551

$1,205 - $1,955 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds

Town Center Apartments

Town Center Apartments

115 Town Center Pky,
Madison Heights, VA 24572

$1,200 - $1,800 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds

English Commons Apartments

English Commons Apartments

158 English Commons Dr,
Lynchburg, VA 24501

$1,075 - $1,495 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Lynchburg, VA

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Greenbrier Management
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  • 4,436

    Units

  • 15

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6 Communities in Lynchburg
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Southwood Realty Company
  • 102

    Communities

  • 24,696

    Units

  • 59

    Cities

3 Communities in Lynchburg
Drucker & Falk
Drucker & Falk
  • 158

    Communities

  • 37,667

    Units

  • 58

    Cities

3 Communities in Lynchburg
Carlisle Residential Properties
Carlisle Residential Properties
  • 41

    Communities

  • 5,527

    Units

  • 17

    Cities

3 Communities in Lynchburg
R. Fralin & Associates
R. Fralin & Associates
  • 13

    Communities

  • 1,091

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

3 Communities in Lynchburg
Willow Bridge
Willow Bridge
  • 714

    Communities

  • 197,759

    Units

  • 338

    Cities

1 Community in Lynchburg
Solomon Organization
Solomon Organization
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    Communities

  • 21,651

    Units

  • 45

    Cities

1 Community in Lynchburg
Sharp Management Corporation
Sharp Management Corporation
  • 27

    Communities

  • 6,842

    Units

  • 20

    Cities

1 Community in Lynchburg

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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