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Rental Market Trends in Winchester, VA

What is the average rent in Winchester, VA?

$1,335/month

Average Rent

733 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.5%

Increase in the Last Year

Winchester, VA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Winchester, VA is $1,335 per month. This is 19% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Winchester more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Winchester average $1,201 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Winchester average $1,335 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Winchester average $1,574 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Winchester average $1,891 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,201/month
280 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,335/month
733 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,574/month
974 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,891/month
1,206 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,411/month
825 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,091/month
612 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,793/month
1,265 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,488/month
944 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,616/month
638 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,040/month
1,069 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,380/month
1,473 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Winchester, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.5%, which averages out to $34 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 Winchester, VA
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Winchester, VA
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
20% $700 - $1,000/month
41% $1,001 - $1,500/month
29% $1,501 - $2,000/month
8% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Winchester?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Winchester is the most affordable neighborhood in Winchester.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Winchester
$1,777/month
875 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Winchester?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Winchester
$1,777/month
875 Sq Ft

Which Winchester neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Winchester
$1,777/month
875 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Winchester is $1,335, you’ll want to make about $4,450 per month or $53,400 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 Winchester, VA is 5.4% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Winchester is 6.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,201 - $1,891. You can expect to pay 3.7% less for groceries, 1.5% less for utilities, and 4.3% less for transportation.

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Winchester, VA

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

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Winchester

Winchester, VA

Downtown Winchester

Winchester, VA

Studio
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-
One Bedroom
$1,409/month
$1,409/month
Two Bedroom
$1,756/month
$1,756/month
Three Bedroom
$2,136/month
$2,136/month
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Apartment communities in Winchester we think you'll love

The Local

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230 Spring St,
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$1,700 - $3,900 Plus Fees

1-4 Beds

Denstock Meadow Branch LLC

Denstock Meadow Branch LLC

424 Ridgewood Ln,
Winchester, VA 22601

$1,797 - $2,377 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Stuart Hill

Stuart Hill

1981 Randolph Pl,
Winchester, VA 22601

$1,670 - $2,055 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds

The Lofts at Jubal Square

The Lofts at Jubal Square

1864 Old Jube Sq,
Winchester, VA 22601

$1,843 - $3,348 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Winchester, VA

Aikens Group
Aikens Group
  • 10

    Communities

  • 679

    Units

  • 4

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7 Communities in Winchester
Red Tail Residential
Red Tail Residential
  • 40

    Communities

  • 5,640

    Units

  • 32

    Cities

2 Communities in Winchester
Park Properties Management Co.
Park Properties Management Co.
  • 20

    Communities

  • 2,667

    Units

  • 16

    Cities

2 Communities in Winchester
RPM
RPM
  • 663

    Communities

  • 184,134

    Units

  • 260

    Cities

1 Community in Winchester
Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield
  • 446

    Communities

  • 105,853

    Units

  • 219

    Cities

1 Community in Winchester
Gates Hudson
Gates Hudson
  • 99

    Communities

  • 20,128

    Units

  • 40

    Cities

1 Community in Winchester
S.L. Nusbaum
S.L. Nusbaum
  • 84

    Communities

  • 15,789

    Units

  • 36

    Cities

1 Community in Winchester
Grady Management, Inc.
Grady Management, Inc.
  • 52

    Communities

  • 11,925

    Units

  • 34

    Cities

1 Community in Winchester

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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.

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