Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 23, 2026
Average rent in
Bedford, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 23, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Bedford
$1,010/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Bedford is $1,010 per month as of July 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $935 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bedford
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bedford rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Bedford, VA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Bedford, VA
Average rent prices in Bedford have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 16% 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 $1,000, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Bedford run $845 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,045.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,265 | 2% |  11% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 | 8% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,749 | 18% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $2,875 | No Change | 34% |
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 | $1,000 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,950 | 7% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,265
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,749
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,875
Last year
34%
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
$1,000
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
7%
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
48%lower than the national median
43%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bedford, VA is 8% lower than the median rent in Altavista, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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2%$1,075
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20%$1,450
11%$1,245
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6%$1,300
9%$1,457
30%$1,197
2%$1,445
15%Discover rentals in Bedford, VA
2d ago
Brunmore Ct, Bedford, VA 24523
3 beds
2 baths
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bedford
Brunmore Cir #1313, Bedford, VA 24523
3 beds
2 baths
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 17
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bedford
612 3rd St #B10, Bedford, VA 24523
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,350
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bedford
2 beds
2 baths
$2,150
House for rent
23h ago
Townhouse for rent in Bedford
1313 Emerald View Ct, Bedford, VA 24523
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
2h ago
412 Jackson St, Bedford, VA 24523
1 bed
1 bath
$1,025–$1,125
Apartment for rent
2d ago
503 Longwood Ave, Bedford, VA 24523
1 bed
1 bath
$1,010–$1,195
Apartment for rent
2h ago
412 Jackson St, Bedford, VA 24523
1 bed
1 bath
$1,025–$1,125
Apartment for rent
2d ago
503 Longwood Ave, Bedford, VA 24523
1 bed
1 bath
$1,010–$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bedford
612 3rd St #B10, Bedford, VA 24523
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,350
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bedford
Brunmore Cir #1313, Bedford, VA 24523
3 beds
2 baths
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 17
5d+ ago
620 Railroad Ave, Bedford, VA 24523
1 bed
1 bath
$875–$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bedford
612 3rd St #B10, Bedford, VA 24523
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,350
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
2h ago
412 Jackson St, Bedford, VA 24523
1 bed
1 bath
$1,025–$1,125
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Brunmore Ct, Bedford, VA 24523
3 beds
2 baths
$1,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Brunmore Ct, Bedford, VA 24523
3 beds
2 baths
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1254 1232, 1244, 1254 Centerville Road, Bedford, VA 24523
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bedford
Brunmore Cir #1313, Bedford, VA 24523
3 beds
2 baths
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 17
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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 $1,010 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bedford?
Average rent prices in Bedford have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 16% since last year.
How does Bedford rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bedford is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $935 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 $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Bedford?
Based on our current listings, 39% of Bedford rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 7 pet-friendly apartments each month across the city's average inventory of 18 units.
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).