Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 8, 2026
Average rent in
Bedford, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Bedford
$1,000/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Bedford is $1,000 per month as of June 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bedford
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bedford rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Bedford, VA
Average rent prices in Bedford have increased by 1% 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 $995, whereas a house costs $2,247. 1-bedroom apartments in Bedford run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $265 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $925 | 1% |  9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,295 | No Change | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,795 | No Change | 23% | |
4 bedroom | $2,295 | No Change | - |
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 | $995 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,247 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$265
1 bedroom
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
23%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
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
$995
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,247
Last 30 days
6%
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
49%lower than the national median
26%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bedford, VA is 31% lower than the median rent in Altavista, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,450
85%$1,375
$1,950
$1,000
9%$1,695
1%$1,430
9%$1,495
$1,295
7%$1,345
31%$1,100
49%$1,101
3%$1,445
9%Discover rentals in Bedford, VA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bedford
1018 Piedmont St ##A, Bedford, VA 24523
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available May 28
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Bedford
125 White Pine Ct, Bedford, VA 24523
2 beds
1.5 baths
$900
House 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 Jun 12
5d+ ago
Brunmore Ct, Bedford, VA 24523
3 beds
2 baths
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bedford
4 beds
3 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bedford
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bedford
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
$2,150
Price drop
House for rent
2d ago
608-612 3rd Street / 603-613 2nd Street, Bedford, VA 24523
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
4d ago
412 Jackson St, Bedford, VA 24523
1 bed
1 bath
$895–$1,125
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
503 Longwood Ave, Bedford, VA 24523
1 bed
1 bath
$995–$1,195
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 Jun 12
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bedford
3 beds
2 baths
$1,795
House for rent
2d ago
620 Railroad Ave, Bedford, VA 24523
1–2 beds
1 bath
$875–$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bedford
3 beds
2 baths
$1,795
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bedford
4 beds
3 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bedford
1 bed
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 10
2d 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 Jun 12
5d+ ago
Brunmore Ct, Bedford, VA 24523
3 beds
2 baths
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Bedford
125 White Pine Ct, Bedford, VA 24523
2 beds
1.5 baths
$900
House for rent
Available Jul 1
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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 $1,000 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bedford?
Average rent prices in Bedford have increased by 1% 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 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 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?
Bedford offers good options for pet owners, with 50% of rental listings welcoming pets. This makes it relatively easy to find accommodations for your furry companions in the local rental market.
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).