Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Cave Spring, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Cave Spring

$1,200/mo

decreased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cave Spring is $1,200 per month as of July 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $745 less per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cave Spring

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cave Spring rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Cave Spring, VA

Average rent prices in Cave Spring have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 14% 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 Cave Spring, VA

Rent prices in Cave Spring vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cave Spring is $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Cave Spring run $985 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,245.

Listings

1 bedroom

$925

No Change

17%

2 bedroom

$1,307

3%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,529

14%

13%

4 bedroom

$2,850

2%

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,307

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,529

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Cave Spring, 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 Cave Spring, VA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Cave Spring and Blue Ridge by all bedroom counts and property types.

Cave Spring

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,440
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cave Spring, VA is 17% lower than the median rent in Blue Ridge, VA.

Discover rentals in Cave Spring, VA

The Everett - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

9.6

Excellent

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The Everett

4356 Garst Mill Rd, Cave Spring, VA 24018

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$947–$1,650

Apartment for rent

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Oak Grove Village Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Oak Grove Village Apartments

2119 Electric Rd, Cave Spring, VA 24018

2 beds

1 bath

$1,245

Apartment for rent

1734/36 Elbert Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cave Spring

3BR/2.0BA

1734/36 Elbert Drive, Cave Spring, VA 24018

3 beds

2 baths

$1,295

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Cave Spring, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Cave Spring rental market.

How much is rent in Cave Spring?

The average rent in Cave Spring is $1,200 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cave Spring?

Average rent prices in Cave Spring have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.

How does Cave Spring rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cave Spring is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $745 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cave Spring?

To comfortably afford rent in Cave Spring, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Cave Spring?

Based on our current listings, Cave Spring welcomes pet owners with 67% of rental apartments accommodating furry companions. With an average of 60 listings available monthly, this works out to about 40 pet-friendly options across the city's inventory.

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).

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