Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Lynchburg, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lynchburg, VA rent rose 4.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,280/month. Renters today are paying $19 more per month on average than last year, and rents remain just below the peak of $1,295/month in September 2026.
Compared to national trends
Lynchburg is 32.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value. The city offers 325 total rentals across a mix of property types.
Price ranges
Studios in Lynchburg run around $895/month, 1-bedrooms around $950/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,150/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,595/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,995/month. The studio median is $895/month at the lower end of the market.
Neighborhood spotlight
Boonsboro rents fell 64.7% year over year to $1,235/month across 15 rentals, and Meriwether Park dropped 60.3% to $1,150/month across 18 rentals. These declines contrast with the citywide 4.5% rise in rents.
Median rent
Median rent in Lynchburg
$1,280/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Lynchburg is $1,280 per month as of September 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $620 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lynchburg
325
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lynchburg rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lynchburg, VA
Average rent prices in Lynchburg have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Lynchburg run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,125.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $895 | 2% |  2% | |
1 bedroom | $950 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,150 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,595 | 3% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $1,995 | 1% | 13% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bedford Hills | $1,450 | |
Central Business District | $1,250 | |
College Hill | $937 | |
Cornerstone | $1,450 | |
Diamond Hill | $1,195 | |
Fort Hill | $1,410 | |
Montview | $1,355 | |
Riverside | $1,052 | |
Tate Springs | $1,312 | |
Woodland | $1,295 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,100 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,272 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,600 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,250 | 19% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
Cornerstone
Average rent
$1,450
Fort Hill
Average rent
$1,410
Riverside
Average rent
$1,052
Central Business District
Average rent
$1,250
Diamond Hill
Average rent
$1,195
College Hill
Average rent
$937
Woodland
Average rent
$1,295
Tate Springs
Average rent
$1,312
Montview
Average rent
$1,355
Bedford Hills
Average rent
$1,450
Apartments
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,272
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
19%
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
33%lower than the national median
30%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lynchburg, VA is 3% lower than the median rent in Altavista, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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4%$1,275
7%$1,491
14%$1,545
5%$1,200
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2%$1,495
1%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
1d ago
11 W Princeton Cir, Lynchburg, VA 24503
1–2 beds
1 bath
$695–$950
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Wards Ferry Road & Walton Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24502
1–2 beds
1 bath
$700–$825
Apartment for rent
8h ago
102 Holmes Cir, Lynchburg, VA 24501
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3307 Old Forest Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Woodland house for rent in Lynchburg
519 Belvedere St, Lynchburg, VA 24503
3 beds
4 baths
$3,200
House for rent
Available Jul 7
1d ago
2212 Cambridge Pl, Lynchburg, VA 24503
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Sep 16
5d+ 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
Boonsboro house for rent in Lynchburg
3 beds
4 baths
$2,850
House for rent
11h ago
Verified
240 Beverly Hills Cir, Lynchburg, VA 24502
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,160–$1,730
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
6125 Old Mill Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$831–$1,136
Apartment for rent
22h ago
1416 Tunbridge Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501
1–2 beds
1 bath
$750–$800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1500 Main St, Lynchburg, VA 24504
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
240 Beverly Hills Cir, Lynchburg, VA 24502
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,160–$1,730
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1418 Church St #1, Lynchburg, VA 24504
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Condo for rent
Available Sep 10
19h ago
612 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA 24504
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$850–$1,500
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
6125 Old Mill Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$831–$1,136
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
6125 Old Mill Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$831–$1,136
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Lynchburg
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,100
House for rent
1d ago
Wyndhurst apartment for rent in Lynchburg
606 Northwynd Cir, Lynchburg, VA 24502
4 beds
3.5 baths
$2,100
$1,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2221 Taylor Farm Road ##1, Lynchburg, VA 24503
1 bed
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 31
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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 $1,280 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lynchburg?
Average rent prices in Lynchburg have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Lynchburg rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lynchburg is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $620 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lynchburg?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lynchburg are College Hill ($937/mo), Riverside ($1,052/mo), and Diamond Hill ($1,195/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lynchburg?
To comfortably afford rent in Lynchburg, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lynchburg?
February offers the best rental deals in Lynchburg, with prices running about 8% lower than July's peak rates. March tends to be the most competitive month with higher demand relative to available inventory.
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).