Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Elkton, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Elkton

$1,550/mo

increased by68%

vs previous year

The average rent in Elkton is $1,550 per month as of October 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.

$1.69

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Elkton

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Elkton rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 Elkton, VA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Elkton, VA

Average rent prices in Elkton have increased by 66% over the last month and have increased by 68% 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 Elkton, VA

Rent prices in Elkton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Elkton is $1,055, whereas a house costs $1,822. 1-bedroom apartments in Elkton run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$895

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,055

No Change

28%

2 bedroom

$1,650

No Change

31%

3 bedroom

$1,850

8%

-

4 bedroom

$2,295

-

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$895

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,055

Last year

28%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last year

31%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last year

No Change

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

Compare median rent prices in Elkton and Barboursville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Elkton

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,435
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Elkton, VA is 36% lower than the median rent in Barboursville, VA.

Discover rentals in Elkton, VA

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5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in ELKTON

Townhouse, ELKTON, VA

3 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms in ELKTON, VA 22827

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Elkton, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Elkton rental market.

How much is rent in Elkton?

The average rent in Elkton is $1,550 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Elkton?

Average rent prices in Elkton have increased by 66% over the last month and have increased by 68% since last year.

How does Elkton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Elkton is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Elkton?

To comfortably afford rent in Elkton, you'd need to earn approximately $62,000/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).

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