Chief Tassel
51 E Church St,
Martinsville, VA 24112
$945 - $1,395 Plus Fees
1 Bed
Rental Market Trends in Martinsville, VA
What is the average rent in Martinsville, VA?
$909/month
Average Rent
539 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.6%
Increase in the Last Year
Martinsville, VA Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Martinsville, VA is $909 per month. This is 45% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Martinsville more affordable than most cities in the US.
- Studio apartments in Martinsville average $701 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Martinsville average $909 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Martinsville average $817 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Martinsville average $880 or more per month.
Data Updated: June, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Martinsville, VA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to $6 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 Martinsville, VA
Last Updated June 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
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50%
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25%
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0%
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0%
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Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Martinsville?
Based on current rent prices, Upper Martinsville is the most affordable neighborhood in Martinsville.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Martinsville?
Based on current rent prices, Upper Martinsville is the most expensive neighborhood in Martinsville.
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Which Martinsville neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Martinsville with the most apartments available is Upper Martinsville .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Martinsville, VA?
Because the average rent in Martinsville is $909, you’ll want to make about $3,030 per month or $36,360 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 Martinsville, VA is 9.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Martinsville is 25.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $701 - $909. You can expect to pay 0.7% less for groceries, 8.3% less for utilities, and 6.2% less for transportation.
How does Martinsville, VA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Martinsville, VA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$701/month
$701/month
One Bedroom
$1,039/month
$1,039/month
Two Bedroom
$1,832/month
$1,832/month
Three Bedroom
$2,531/month
$2,531/month
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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 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.