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Rental Market Trends in Rocky Mount, VA

Updated August 2026

The average rent in Rocky Mount, VA is $431/month.

Rent in Rocky Mount is 74% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$431/month

Average Rent

525 Sq Ft

Average Size

+1.9%

Change / Year

4

Available Apartments

Rocky Mount rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Rocky Mount average $431 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Rocky Mount average $431 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Rocky Mount average $626 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Rocky Mount average or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$431/month
388 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$431/month
525 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$626/month
796 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Rocky Mount, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.9%, which averages out to $9 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

August 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Rocky Mount, VA

August 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Rocky Mount, VA
Percentage*
Rent Range
100% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Rocky Mount is $431, you’ll want to make about $1,436 per month or $17,232 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.

City

Rocky Mount, VA

4 Available Apartments for Rent

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

Use the tool below to compare Rocky Mount, 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.

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Apartment Averages

Apartment Communities in Rocky Mount We Think You'll Love

631 Silkwood Ln

631 Silkwood Ln

631 Silkwood Ln,
Rocky Mount, VA 24151

2 Beds | $1,300

399 Silkwood Ln

399 Silkwood Ln

399 Silkwood Ln,
Rocky Mount, VA 24151

2 Beds | $1,300

824 Crooked Oak Rd

824 Crooked Oak Rd

824 Crooked Oak Rd,
Rocky Mount, VA 24151

3 Beds | $1,600

2020 Muse Field Rd

2020 Muse Field Rd

2020 Muse Field Rd,
Rocky Mount, VA 24151

3 Beds | $1,400

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Rocky Mount?

The average rent in Rocky Mount is $431 per month, which is 74.1% lower than the national average of $1,663.

Are rents going up or down in Rocky Mount?

Rents in Rocky Mount, VA are increasing, with prices up 1.9% year-over-year and $9 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Rocky Mount?

In Rocky Mount, VA, 100% of apartments fall below $700/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Virginia Rocky Mount Rental Trends

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.

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