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Rental Market Trends in Lynchburg, VA

What is the average rent in Lynchburg, VA?

$1,009/month

Average Rent

736 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Lynchburg, VA is $1,009 per month. This is 38% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/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 $933 per month for a studio, $1,009 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,204 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,469 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$933/month
570 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,009/month
736 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,204/month
1,041 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,469/month
1,351 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,142/month
923 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,634/month
1,164 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,218/month
1,869 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,147/month
840 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$740/month
280 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,380/month
1,024 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,807/month
1,462 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,396/month
2,069 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Lynchburg, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $14 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Lynchburg, VA
Last Updated July 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Lynchburg, VA
Percentage*
Rent Range
8% Below $700/month
39% $700 - $1,000/month
45% $1,001 - $1,500/month
8% $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, Rivermont Heights, Rivermont and Downtown Lynchburg are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lynchburg.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Rivermont Heights
$896/month
672 Sq Ft
Rivermont
$1,131/month
580 Sq Ft
Downtown Lynchburg
$1,144/month
729 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lynchburg?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Lynchburg
$1,144/month
729 Sq Ft
Rivermont
$1,131/month
580 Sq Ft
Rivermont Heights
$896/month
672 Sq Ft

Which Lynchburg neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Lynchburg with the most apartments available are Rivermont Heights, Downtown Lynchburg and Rivermont .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Rivermont Heights
$896/month
672 Sq Ft
Downtown Lynchburg
$1,144/month
729 Sq Ft
Rivermont
$1,131/month
580 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 $1,009, you’ll want to make about $3,363 per month or $40,356 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 7.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Lynchburg is 17.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $933 - $1,469. You can expect to pay 5.6% less for groceries, 11.5% more for utilities, and 11.0% less for transportation.

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Lynchburg, VA

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Apartment Averages

Rivermont Heights

Lynchburg, VA

Downtown Lynchburg

Lynchburg, VA

Studio
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$1,011/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,037/month
Two Bedroom
-
$1,196/month
Three Bedroom
-
$1,477/month
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Apartment communities in Lynchburg we think you'll love

The Vine

The Vine

2121 Langhorne Road,
Lynchburg, VA 24501

1-3 Beds | $1,125 - $1,645

Rosedale Apartments

Rosedale Apartments

1600 Graves Mill Rd,
Lynchburg, VA 24502

1-3 Beds | $1,095 - $1,795

The Overture Apartments

The Overture Apartments

18442 Leesville Rd,
Lynchburg, VA 24502

1-3 Beds | $1,225 - $1,795

Palisades at Hunter’s Creek

Palisades at Hunter’s Creek

1230 Cottontown Rd,
Forest, VA 24551

1-3 Beds | $1,215 - $1,975

Property Management Companies in Lynchburg, VA

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Drucker & Falk
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3 Communities in Lynchburg
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Southwood Realty Company
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  • 24,800

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3 Communities in Lynchburg
R. Fralin & Associates
R. Fralin & Associates
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3 Communities in Lynchburg
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1 Community in Lynchburg
Solomon Organization
Solomon Organization
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1 Community in Lynchburg
Park Properties Management Co.
Park Properties Management Co.
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    Units

  • 17

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1 Community in Lynchburg
Amurcon Realty Company
Amurcon Realty Company
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  • 2,576

    Units

  • 14

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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