Last updated on May 21, 2026

Average rent in
Danville, VA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Danville, VA rent rose 6.7% year over year, with a current median of $960/month. Renters are paying $72 more per month on average than last year, continuing a modest upward trend after a dip in mid-2025.

  • Vs. national rents

    Danville sits 50.7% more affordable than the $1,949/month national median, offering a lower-cost rental market with 90 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Danville run around $725/month, 1-bedrooms at $800/month, 2-bedrooms at $900/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,350/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,500/month. Renters can find options across a wide range of unit sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Danville

$960/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Danville is $960 per month as of May 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $989 less per month.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Danville

90

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Danville rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Danville, VA

Average rent prices in Danville have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 Danville, VA

Rent prices in Danville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Danville is $850, whereas a house costs $1,237. 1-bedroom apartments in Danville run $795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$725

11%

26%

1 bedroom

$800

10%

11%

2 bedroom

$900

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,350

2%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$725

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

No Change

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

Compare median rent prices in Danville and Archdale by all bedroom counts and property types.

Danville

Median rent price$960
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,075
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Danville, VA is 11% lower than the median rent in Archdale, NC.

Discover rentals in Danville, VA

940 Green St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Danville

2 beds

2 baths

$575

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 18

252 Parker Road - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

252 Parker Road

252 Parker Rd, Danville, VA 24540

1–2 beds

1 bath

$600–$850

Apartment for rent

Willow Creek Apartments (207 Audubon Dr) - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

8.6

Very good

Willow Creek Apartments (207 Audubon Dr)

207 Audubon Dr, Danville, VA 24540

2 beds

1 bath

$649

Apartment for rent

Willow Creek Apartments (205 Audubon Dr ) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Willow Creek Apartments (205 Audubon Dr )

205 Audubon Dr, Danville, VA 24540

2 beds

1 bath

$649

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Danville, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Danville rental market.

How much is rent in Danville?

The average rent in Danville is $960 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Danville?

Average rent prices in Danville have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Danville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Danville is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $989 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Danville?

To comfortably afford rent in Danville, you'd need to earn approximately $38,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Danville?

Danville's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $730 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $930 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of available rentals at 48% of the market, providing renters with strong selection in this category.

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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