Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Average rent in
Lynchburg, VA

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lynchburg, VA is $1,295. This is -34%, or $655, lower than the national average.

$1.16

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,295

increased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

287

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lynchburg, VA is $1,295. This is -34%, or $655, lower than the national average.

$1.16

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
65%
26%
5%
1%
$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%
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 price trends in
Lynchburg, VA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Lynchburg, VA have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 6% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Lynchburg, VA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Lynchburg, VA is $1,150. A 1-bedroom apartment in Lynchburg, VA costs about $1,035 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,100. Houses for rent in Lynchburg, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,672.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$982

3%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,138

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,595

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,300

6%

8%

Studio

$725

9%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$725

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$982

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,138

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

8%

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$1,295
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$990
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lynchburg, VA is 31% 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.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

5% lower

Groceries

6% lower

Health

3% higher

Housing

19% lower

Transportation

11% lower

Utilities

11% higher

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3d ago

8.3

Very good

McCausland Ridge

2075 Langhorne Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501

1–2 beds

1 bath

$650–$795

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7.3

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707 Mansfield Avenue

707 Mansfield Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24501

2 beds

1 bath

$795

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5d+ ago

Tinbridge Hill apartment for rent in Lynchburg

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3d ago

8.3

Very good

3025 Forest Hills Circle

3025 Forest Hills Cir, Lynchburg, VA 24501

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

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5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

The Reserve at Burton Creek

1816 Wards Ferry Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502

3 beds

3 baths

$825

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2d ago

9.3

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Miller's Rest

6125 Old Mill Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$831–$1,136

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