Last updated on August 21, 2026

Average rent in
Danville, VA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Danville rent stands today

    Danville, VA rent rose 17.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,050/month. Renters today are paying $109 more per month on average than last year despite a slight 0.5% month-over-month decline.

  • Danville, VA sits 45.5% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in Virginia.

  • Price ranges

    In Danville, VA, median rents by bedroom are $850/month for 1-bedroom, $914/month for 2-bedroom, $1,325/month for 3-bedroom, and $1,500/month for 4+ bedrooms. These figures represent the range of rents renters can expect across unit sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Danville

$1,050/mo

increased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Danville is $1,050 per month as of August 2026. This is 45% below the national average rent, or $875 less per month.

$1.43

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Danville

73

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Danville rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 17% 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 $862, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Danville run $795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

1 bedroom

$850

3%

16%

2 bedroom

$914

3%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,325

6%

6%

4 bedroom

$1,500

1%

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$914

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

16%

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$1,050
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Danville, VA is 13% lower than the median rent in Archdale, NC.

Discover rentals in Danville, VA

252 Parker Road - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.4

Very good

252 Parker Road

252 Parker Rd, Danville, VA 24540

1–2 beds

1 bath

$600–$850

Apartment for rent

378 Juless St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Danville

2 beds

1 bath

$751

$725

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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

16h ago

8.6

Very good

Willow Creek Apartments (207 Audubon Dr)

207 Audubon Dr, Danville, VA 24540

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Audubon Apts. A Bldg - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Audubon Apts. A Bldg

333 Audubon Dr, Danville, VA 24540

2 beds

1 bath

$750

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 $1,050 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Danville?

Average rent prices in Danville have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.

How does Danville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Danville is 45% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $875 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 $42,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

May offers the lowest rental prices in Danville, with rents running about 20% lower than July, which sees the highest prices of the year.

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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