Average Rent in Lynchburg, VA and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Lynchburg, VA

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lynchburg, VA is $1,225. This is -38% lower than the national average.

$1.18

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,225

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

264

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lynchburg, VA is $1,225. This is -38% lower than the national average.

$1.18

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

69%

23%

$0-$750$0 - $750

$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500

$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250

$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

$3,001+$3,001+

Households

50%

Renter-occupied

Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent comparables in
Lynchburg, VA
The monthly rent for an apartment in Lynchburg, VA is $1,195. A 1-bedroom apartment in Lynchburg, VA costs about $980 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,205. Houses for rent in Lynchburg, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,500.


1 bedroom	$921	1%	6%
2 bedroom	$1,150	No Change	1%
3 bedroom	$1,497	2%	1%
4 bedroom	$1,995	5%	8%
Studio	$895	5%	6%

		Comparables
Central Business District	$1,145
College Hill	$1,095
Cornerstone	$1,495
Diamond Hill	$1,000
Fort Hill	$1,410
Linkhorne	$1,325
Miller Park	$995
Riverside	$1,018
Sandusky	$1,529
Tate Springs	$1,118


Apartments	$1,195	No Change	No Change
Condos	$1,147	2%	No Change
Houses	$1,500	3%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$921

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,497

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

Last year

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.

Compare rent prices in Lynchburg, VA to other cities

Median rent prices in Lynchburg, VA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Altavista, VA.

Lynchburg

Median rent price$1,225

38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,100

44%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lynchburg, VA is 11% higher than the median rent in Altavista, VA.

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Cost of living in
Lynchburg, VA

The overall cost of living in Lynchburg, VA is 8% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.