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Rental Market Trends in Lynchburg, VA

What is the average rent in Lynchburg, VA?

$1,017/month

Average Rent

731 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Lynchburg, VA is $1,017 per month. This is 37% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/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 $920 per month for a studio, $1,017 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,207 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,486 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$920/month
569 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,017/month
731 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,207/month
1,041 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,486/month
1,353 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,195/month
916 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,610/month
1,428 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,156/month
1,904 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,168/month
388 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,734/month
1,369 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$796/month
1,216 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,147/month
965 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,711/month
1,487 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,548/month
2,198 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Lynchburg, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.9%, which averages out to $19 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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Rent Ranges in Lynchburg, VA
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Lynchburg, VA
Percentage*
Rent Range
7% Below $700/month
36% $700 - $1,000/month
48% $1,001 - $1,500/month
7% $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, Downtown Lynchburg and Dreaming Creek are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lynchburg.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Rivermont Heights
$898/month
672 Sq Ft
Downtown Lynchburg
$1,139/month
722 Sq Ft
Dreaming Creek
$1,414/month
922 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lynchburg?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Dreaming Creek
$1,414/month
922 Sq Ft
Downtown Lynchburg
$1,139/month
722 Sq Ft
Rivermont Heights
$898/month
672 Sq Ft

Which Lynchburg neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Lynchburg
$1,139/month
722 Sq Ft
Rivermont Heights
$898/month
672 Sq Ft
Dreaming Creek
$1,414/month
922 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 $1,017, you’ll want to make about $3,390 per month or $40,680 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 6.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Lynchburg is 15.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $920 - $1,486. You can expect to pay 4.5% less for groceries, 9.0% more for utilities, and 12.1% less for transportation.

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Lynchburg, VA

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Rosedale Apartments

Rosedale Apartments

1600 Graves Mill Rd,
Lynchburg, VA 24502

$1,125 - $1,895 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Town Center Apartments

Town Center Apartments

115 Town Center Pky,
Madison Heights, VA 24572

$1,200 - $1,800 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds

Palisades at Hunters Creek

Palisades at Hunters Creek

1230 Cottontown Rd,
Forest, VA 24551

$1,215 - $1,975 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds

West Edge

West Edge

200 West Edge Way,
Lynchburg, VA 24502

$1,415 - $2,475 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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