Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Big Stone Gap, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Big Stone Gap

$975/mo

increased by77%

vs previous year

The average rent in Big Stone Gap is $975 per month as of June 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $975 less per month.

$1.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Big Stone Gap

8

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Big Stone Gap rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%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 increased by 17% over the last month and have increased by 77% 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 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 $750, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Big Stone Gap run $475 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $525.

Listings

1 bedroom

$475

5%

-

2 bedroom

$975

No Change

72%

3 bedroom

$1,800

2%

-

4 bedroom

$1,013

-

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$475

Last 30 days

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last year

72%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,013

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 by50%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,325
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Big Stone Gap, VA is 26% lower than the median rent in Banner Elk, NC.

Discover rentals in Big Stone Gap, VA

Ponderosa Community - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8.5

Very good

Ponderosa Community

Baum Hollow Rd, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219

2 beds

1 bath

$525

Apartment for rent

113 Bobcat RoadLot A02 #A02 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Big Stone Gap

Ponderosa Community - A02

113 Bobcat RoadLot A02 #A02, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219

2 beds

1.5 baths

$525

Apartment for rent

Available May 26

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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 June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Big Stone Gap?

Average rent prices in Big Stone Gap have increased by 17% over the last month and have increased by 77% since last year.

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

Rent in Big Stone Gap is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $975 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