Last updated on July 5, 2026

Average rent in
Martinsville, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Martinsville

$947/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Martinsville is $947 per month as of July 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $1,002 less per month.

$1.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Martinsville

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Martinsville rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Martinsville, VA

Average rent prices in Martinsville have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 Martinsville, VA

Rent prices in Martinsville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Martinsville is $760, whereas a house costs $1,275. 1-bedroom apartments in Martinsville run $738 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $793.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

No Change

15%

1 bedroom

$749

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$800

17%

17%

3 bedroom

$900

2%

19%

4 bedroom

$1,750

4%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$749

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

19%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

16%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Martinsville, 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 Martinsville, VA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Martinsville and Archdale by all bedroom counts and property types.

Martinsville

Median rent price$947
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,075
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Martinsville, VA is 12% lower than the median rent in Archdale, NC.

Cost of living in Martinsville, 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 & Services4% lower
Groceries1% lower
Health7% higher
Housing26% lower
Transportation7% lower
Utilities8% lower

Discover rentals in Martinsville, VA

Flaming Manor Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Flaming Manor Apartments

515 Rosewood Ave, Martinsville, VA 24112

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

804 Burgess St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

House for rent in Martinsville

$1,100 - 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom House In quiet area Martinsville

804 Burgess St #NA, Martinsville, VA 24112

3 beds

2 baths

$1,100

House for rent

Available May 15

Ridge View Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Ridge View Apartments

1130 Ridge Rd, Martinsville, VA 24112

3 beds

2 baths

$1,101

Apartment for rent

965 Hodges Farm Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Martinsville

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Martinsville, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Martinsville rental market.

How much is rent in Martinsville?

The average rent in Martinsville is $947 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Martinsville?

Average rent prices in Martinsville have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Martinsville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Martinsville is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,002 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Martinsville?

To comfortably afford rent in Martinsville, you'd need to earn approximately $38,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Martinsville?

Martinsville's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $920 per month, while two-bedroom units come in at around $850 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments offer the most affordable option among all apartment sizes in the city.

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).

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