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Rental Market Trends in Lynchburg, VA

What is the average rent in Lynchburg, VA?

$1,025/month

Average Rent

730 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Lynchburg, VA is $1,025 per month. This is 38% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $918 per month for a studio, $1,025 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 $1,469 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$918/month
569 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,025/month
730 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,207/month
1,039 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,469/month
1,353 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,302/month
952 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,788/month
1,465 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,230/month
1,780 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,188/month
845 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,612/month
1,224 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,213/month
997 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,708/month
1,434 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,404/month
957 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Lynchburg, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.1%, which averages out to $22 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Lynchburg, VA
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Lynchburg, VA
Percentage*
Rent Range
8% Below $700/month
34% $700 - $1,000/month
49% $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, Downtown Lynchburg is the most affordable neighborhood in Lynchburg.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Lynchburg
$1,180/month
772 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lynchburg?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Lynchburg is the most expensive neighborhood in Lynchburg.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Lynchburg
$1,180/month
772 Sq Ft

Which Lynchburg neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Lynchburg with the most apartments available is Downtown Lynchburg .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Lynchburg
$1,180/month
772 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 $1,025, you’ll want to make about $3,416 per month or $40,992 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 $918 - $1,469. 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

976 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Lynchburg, VA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Lynchburg

Lynchburg, VA

Downtown Lynchburg

Lynchburg, VA

Studio
$979/month
$979/month
One Bedroom
$1,048/month
$1,048/month
Two Bedroom
$1,215/month
$1,215/month
Three Bedroom
$1,394/month
$1,394/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

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

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Palisades at Hunters Creek

Palisades at Hunters Creek

1230 Cottontown Rd,
Forest, VA 24551

$1,285 - $1,975 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds

Town Center Apartments

Town Center Apartments

115 Town Center Pky,
Madison Heights, VA 24572

$1,200 - $1,850 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

7 Hills Townhomes

7 Hills Townhomes

725 Mill Stream Ln,
Lynchburg, VA 24502

$1,139 - $3,280 Plus Fees

1-4 Beds

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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 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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