Last updated on July 6, 2026

Average rent in
Danville, VA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Danville, VA rent rose 5.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,000/month. Renters today are paying $79 more per month on average than last year, extending a steady upward trend since the trough in April 2025.

  • Danville sits 48.7% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 88 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters seeking value.

  • Price ranges

    Danville rents range from studios at $1,000/month to 4+ bedrooms at $1,800/month, with 1-bedrooms at $772/month and 2-bedrooms at $900/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,212/month, while apartments are lower at $850/month, reflecting the city's inventory split.

Median rent

Median rent in Danville

$1,000/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Danville is $1,000 per month as of July 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.

$1.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Danville

88

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Danville 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 Danville, VA

Average rent prices in Danville have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,212. 1-bedroom apartments in Danville run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

26%

8%

1 bedroom

$772

No Change

18%

2 bedroom

$900

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,325

1%

No Change

4 bedroom

$1,800

13%

28%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$772

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

28%

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$1,000
decreased by49%

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 7% lower than the median rent in Archdale, NC.

Discover rentals in Danville, VA

Stonewall Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.6

Very good

Stonewall Apartments

1353 N Main St, Danville, VA 24540

2 beds

1 bath

$600

Apartment for rent

252 Parker Road - Photo 1 of 1

2d 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

4d 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 (201 Audubon Dr) - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Willow Creek Apartments (201 Audubon Dr)

201 Audubon Dr, Danville, VA 24540

2 beds

1 bath

$695

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 $1,000 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Danville?

Average rent prices in Danville have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Danville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Danville is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 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 $40,000/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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