Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Radford

$1,707/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Radford is $1,707 per month as of October 2026. This is 10% below the national average rent, or $192 less per month.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Radford

499

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Radford rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, VA

Average rent prices in Radford have increased by 10% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, VA

Rent prices in Radford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Radford is $1,350, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Radford run $1,160 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$1,295

-

8%

1 bedroom

$1,180

-

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,387

-

9%

3 bedroom

$1,845

-

4%

4 bedroom

$2,200

-

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,295

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,180

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,387

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,845

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

10%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 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.

Discover rentals in Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, VA

Lawrence Street - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

8.5

Very good

Lawrence Street

Lawrence St, Radford, VA 24141

2–5 beds

1–3 baths

$256–$1,750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Downey Street West - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

7.3

Very good

Downey Street West

1102 Downey St, Radford, VA 24141

3–5 beds

2 baths

$265–$1,590

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Calhoun Street - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.8

Very good

Calhoun Street

1100 Calhoun St, Radford, VA 24141

3–4 beds

2 baths

$275–$1,590

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Clement West - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.2

Very good

Clement West

1200 Clement St, Radford, VA 24141

3–4 beds

2 baths

$275–$1,590

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Radford rental market.

How much is rent in Radford?

The average rent in Radford is $1,707 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Radford?

Average rent prices in Radford have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Radford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Radford is 10% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $192 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Radford?

To comfortably afford rent in Radford, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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