Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Lynchburg, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lynchburg, VA rent rose 5.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,295/month. Renters are paying $55 more per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Lynchburg sits 33.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a lower-cost rental market with 309 total rentals available across the city.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Lynchburg run around $872/month, 1-bedrooms around $985/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,100/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,595/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,295/month. The inventory is weighted toward 2- and 3-bedroom units, which are the most common sizes available.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Lynchburg, VA, Sandusky rents climbed 55.5% year over year to $1,625/month across 23 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 5.7% rise. Meanwhile, Boonsboro and Peakland saw steep declines of -62.5% and -54.4% respectively, showing significant neighborhood-level divergence.
Median rent
Median rent in Lynchburg
$1,295/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Lynchburg is $1,295 per month as of June 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $655 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lynchburg
309
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lynchburg rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lynchburg, VA
Average rent prices in Lynchburg have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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
Lynchburg, VA
Rent prices in Lynchburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lynchburg is $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Lynchburg run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $872 | No Change | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $985 | 1% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 | No Change |  1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,595 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,295 | 3% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Business District | $1,150 | |
College Hill | $1,295 | |
Cornerstone | $1,495 | |
Diamond Hill | $1,250 | |
Fort Hill | $1,395 | |
Miller Park | $922 | |
Rivermont | $995 | |
Riverside | $1,055 | |
Sandusky | $1,625 | |
Westend | $1,460 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,100 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,250 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,695 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $535 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$872
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$985
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
Cornerstone
Average rent
$1,495
Diamond Hill
Average rent
$1,250
Fort Hill
Average rent
$1,395
Riverside
Average rent
$1,055
Miller Park
Average rent
$922
College Hill
Average rent
$1,295
Central Business District
Average rent
$1,150
Rivermont
Average rent
$995
Westend
Average rent
$1,460
Sandusky
Average rent
$1,625
Apartments
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$535
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lynchburg, 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 Lynchburg, VA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Lynchburg and Altavista by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lynchburg
34%lower than the national median
33%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lynchburg, VA is equal to the median rent in Altavista, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,300
91%$1,200
24%$1,000
3%$1,945
1%$1,472
31%$1,050
8%$1,695
5%$1,387
8%$1,092
$1,250
30%$1,125
4%$1,650
3%Cost of living in Lynchburg, VA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 2% lower |
| Groceries | 4% lower |
| Health | 3% higher |
| Housing | 15% lower |
| Transportation | 12% lower |
| Utilities | 9% higher |
Discover rentals in Lynchburg, VA
5d+ ago
3307 Old Forest Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501
2 beds
1 bath
$725–$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1216 1216 & 1220 Moseley Drive Apts, Lynchburg, VA 24502
2 beds
1 bath
$750–$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Miller Park apartment for rent in Lynchburg
2 beds
1 bath
$785
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 6
8h ago
707 Mansfield Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24501
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Townhouse for rent in Lynchburg
149 English Commons Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24501
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,995
House for rent
Available May 26
5d+ ago
Central Business District condo for rent in Lynchburg
1208 Commerce St #301, Lynchburg, VA 24504
2 beds
2 baths
$2,795
Condo for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Sandusky house for rent in Lynchburg
3 beds
3 baths
$2,450
House for rent
Available Jun 5
5d+ ago
Cornerstone house for rent in Lynchburg
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,400
House for rent
8h ago
Verified
240 Beverly Hills Cir, Lynchburg, VA 24502
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,405–$1,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
6125 Old Mill Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$831–$1,136
Apartment for rent
11h ago
1500 Main St, Lynchburg, VA 24504
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,600
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
240 Beverly Hills Cir, Lynchburg, VA 24502
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,405–$1,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
House for rent
Available Jun 8
1d ago
612 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA 24504
1 bed
1 bath
$780
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
6125 Old Mill Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$831–$1,136
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3300 Old Forest Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501
2 beds
1 bath
$845–$899
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
119 Shrader Ln, Lynchburg, VA 24502
1–2 beds
1 bath
$795–$865
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Lynchburg, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Lynchburg rental market.
How much is rent in Lynchburg?
The average rent in Lynchburg is $1,295 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lynchburg?
Average rent prices in Lynchburg have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Lynchburg rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lynchburg is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $655 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lynchburg?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lynchburg are Miller Park ($922/mo), Rivermont ($995/mo), and Riverside ($1,055/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lynchburg?
To comfortably afford rent in Lynchburg, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/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).