Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Big Stone Gap, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Big Stone Gap

$975/mo

The average rent in Big Stone Gap is $975 per month as of July 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $955 less per month.

$2.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Big Stone Gap

8

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Big Stone Gap rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Big Stone Gap, VA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Big Stone Gap, VA

Average rent prices in Big Stone Gap have remained the same over the last month.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Big Stone Gap, VA

Rent prices in Big Stone Gap vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Big Stone Gap is $712, whereas a house costs $1,080. 1-bedroom apartments in Big Stone Gap run $525 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $525.

Listings

1 bedroom

$525

10%

-

2 bedroom

$900

No Change

-

3 bedroom

$2,000

2%

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$525

Last 30 days

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$900

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Big Stone Gap, 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 Big Stone Gap, VA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Big Stone Gap and Banner Elk by all bedroom counts and property types.

Big Stone Gap

Median rent price$975
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,375
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Big Stone Gap, VA is 59% lower than the median rent in Banner Elk, NC.

Discover rentals in Big Stone Gap, VA

Shawnee Avenue Complex - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Shawnee Avenue Complex

416 Shawnee Ave E, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219

1 bed

1 bath

$525

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Big Stone Gap, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Big Stone Gap rental market.

How much is rent in Big Stone Gap?

The average rent in Big Stone Gap is $975 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Big Stone Gap?

Average rent prices in Big Stone Gap have remained the same over the last month.

How does Big Stone Gap rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Big Stone Gap is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $955 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Big Stone Gap?

To comfortably afford rent in Big Stone Gap, you'd need to earn approximately $39,000/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).

Apartments for rent in Big Stone Gap