Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 7, 2026
Average rent in
Bedford, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Bedford
$1,350/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Bedford is $1,350 per month as of September 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bedford
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bedford rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Bedford, VA
Average rent prices in Bedford have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Bedford, VA
Rent prices in Bedford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bedford is $1,187, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Bedford run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $285 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,100 |  1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,400 | 24% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $1,649 | 6% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $2,795 | No Change | 2% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Bedford, VA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,187 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$285
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
24%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,649
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last year
2%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Bedford, VA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,187
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Bedford, VA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Bedford, VA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Bedford and Altavista by all bedroom counts and property types.
Bedford
29%lower than the national median
37%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bedford, VA is 13% higher than the median rent in Altavista, VA.
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1%Discover rentals in Bedford, VA
4d ago
951 951 & 953 Smith Street, Bedford, VA 24523
3 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bedford
2 beds
2 baths
$2,150
House for rent
3d ago
620 Railroad Ave, Bedford, VA 24523
1–2 beds
1 bath
$870–$1,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
412 Jackson St, Bedford, VA 24523
1 bed
1 bath
$1,025–$1,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
503 Longwood Ave, Bedford, VA 24523
1 bed
1 bath
$975–$1,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
412 Jackson St, Bedford, VA 24523
1 bed
1 bath
$1,025–$1,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
503 Longwood Ave, Bedford, VA 24523
1 bed
1 bath
$975–$1,195
Apartment for rent
4d ago
951 951 & 953 Smith Street, Bedford, VA 24523
3 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
3d ago
620 Railroad Ave, Bedford, VA 24523
1–2 beds
1 bath
$870–$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
503 Longwood Ave, Bedford, VA 24523
1 bed
1 bath
$975–$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bedford
2 beds
2 baths
$2,150
House for rent
2d ago
1254 1232, 1244, 1254 Centerville Road, Bedford, VA 24523
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
4d ago
951 951 & 953 Smith Street, Bedford, VA 24523
3 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
620 Railroad Ave, Bedford, VA 24523
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Bedford, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Bedford rental market.
How much is rent in Bedford?
The average rent in Bedford is $1,350 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bedford?
Average rent prices in Bedford have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Bedford rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bedford is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Bedford?
To comfortably afford rent in Bedford, you'd need to earn approximately $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).