Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Lynchburg, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Lynchburg rent stands today
Lynchburg, VA rent rose 5.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,295/month. Renters today are paying $40 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Lynchburg sits 33.2% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, with 329 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Lynchburg run around $750/month, 1-bedrooms around $995/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,195/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,595/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,272/month. This range reflects the diversity of rental options by bedroom count.
Neighborhood spotlight
Boonsboro rents fell by 73.3% year over year to $1,068/month. This steep decline contrasts with the overall citywide rent increase and shows localized market shifts in Lynchburg, VA.
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 August 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $645 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lynchburg
329
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 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 $1,625. 1-bedroom apartments in Lynchburg run $1,015 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $750 |  1% | 19% | |
1 bedroom | $995 | No Change | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,195 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,595 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,272 | 2% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Business District | $1,272 | |
College Hill | $1,072 | |
Cornerstone | $1,400 | |
Diamond Hill | $1,225 | |
Fort Hill | $1,395 | |
Miller Park | $1,095 | |
Rivermont | $1,100 | |
Riverside | $995 | |
Sheffield | $1,303 | |
Tate Springs | $1,310 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,100 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,225 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,625 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $497 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,272
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
Cornerstone
Average rent
$1,400
Diamond Hill
Average rent
$1,225
Fort Hill
Average rent
$1,395
Riverside
Average rent
$995
Central Business District
Average rent
$1,272
College Hill
Average rent
$1,072
Miller Park
Average rent
$1,095
Rivermont
Average rent
$1,100
Tate Springs
Average rent
$1,310
Sheffield
Average rent
$1,303
Apartments
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$497
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
41%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lynchburg, VA is 13% higher than the median rent in Altavista, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,141
63%$1,495
44%$1,075
2%$1,925
4%$1,150
34%$1,000
10%$1,350
13%$1,450
19%$1,237
11%$1,200
4%$1,195
2%$1,595
4%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
House for rent in Lynchburg
496 Stage Rd #1, Lynchburg, VA 24504
4 beds
4 baths
$565
House for rent
Available Aug 4
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lynchburg
496 Stage Rd #2, Lynchburg, VA 24504
4 beds
4 baths
$565
House for rent
Available Aug 4
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$650
House for rent
Available Aug 5
2d 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
5d+ ago
2212 Cambridge Pl, Lynchburg, VA 24503
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Aug 2
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
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
20h ago
Verified
240 Beverly Hills Cir, Lynchburg, VA 24502
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,160–$1,536
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
6125 Old Mill Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$831–$1,136
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3526 Fort Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24501
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1500 Main St, Lynchburg, VA 24504
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
240 Beverly Hills Cir, Lynchburg, VA 24502
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,160–$1,536
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1500 Main St, Lynchburg, VA 24504
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
3d ago
612 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$779–$1,499
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
6125 Old Mill Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$831–$1,136
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
6125 Old Mill Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$831–$1,136
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Wyndhurst apartment for rent in Lynchburg
606 Northwynd Cir, Lynchburg, VA 24502
4 beds
3.5 baths
$2,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2221 Taylor Farm Road ##1, Lynchburg, VA 24503
1 bed
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 31
2d ago
3526 Fort Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24501
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Price drop
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 August 1, 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 6% 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 $645 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lynchburg?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lynchburg are Riverside ($995/mo), College Hill ($1,072/mo), and Miller Park ($1,095/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.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lynchburg?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Lynchburg average around $1,040/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,200/month.
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).