Last updated on November 14, 2026

Average rent in
Louisa, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Louisa

$2,385/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Louisa is $2,385 per month as of November 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $485 more per month.

$1.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Louisa

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Louisa rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Louisa, VA

Average rent prices in Louisa have increased by 16% over the last month and have increased 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 Louisa, VA

Rent prices in Louisa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Louisa is $2,575, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Louisa run $1,400 on average.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,850

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$2,100

9%

-

3 bedroom

$2,300

8%

10%

4 bedroom

$3,200

3%

28%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

28%

At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Louisa, VA.

Apartments

Average rent

$2,575

Last 30 days

130%

Houses

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

2%

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

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

Louisa

Median rent price$2,385
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Louisa, VA is 8% lower than the median rent in Barboursville, VA.

Discover rentals in Louisa, VA

1160 Evergreen Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Louisa

Evergreen Road 1160 - 1

1160 Evergreen Rd #1, Louisa, VA 23093

3 beds

2 baths

$1,825

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.
5284 Long Ln - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Louisa

4 beds

3 baths

$2,750

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.
1160 Evergreen Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Louisa

Evergreen Road 1160 - 1

1160 Evergreen Rd #1, Louisa, VA 23093

3 beds

2 baths

$1,825

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.
440 Reedy Creek Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Louisa

Residential Lease, LOUISA, VA

440 Reedy Creek Rd, Louisa, VA 23093

4 beds

3.5 baths

$3,200

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 Louisa, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Louisa rental market.

How much is rent in Louisa?

The average rent in Louisa is $2,385 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Louisa?

Average rent prices in Louisa have increased by 16% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Louisa rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Louisa is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $485 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Louisa?

To comfortably afford rent in Louisa, you'd need to earn approximately $95,000/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).