Last updated on October 15, 2026

Average rent in
Powhatan, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Powhatan

$2,130/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Powhatan is $2,130 per month as of October 2026. This is 12% above the national average rent, or $230 more per month.

$1.61

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Powhatan

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Powhatan rentals at each price point

100%75%50%25%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Powhatan, VA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Powhatan, VA

Average rent prices in Powhatan have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 Powhatan, VA

Rent prices in Powhatan vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Powhatan is $1,775, whereas a house costs $2,372. 1-bedroom apartments in Powhatan run $1,671 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.

Listings

Studio

$1,415

-

2%

1 bedroom

$1,671

-

4%

2 bedroom

$2,015

6%

-

3 bedroom

$2,395

7%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,600

7%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,415

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,671

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,015

Last 30 days

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

8%

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

Compare median rent prices in Powhatan and Amelia Court House by all bedroom counts and property types.

Powhatan

Median rent price$2,130
increased by12%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,250
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Powhatan, VA is 5% lower than the median rent in Amelia Court House, VA.

Discover rentals in Powhatan, VA

2561 Mountain View Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Powhatan

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,095

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.
2340 Batterson Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Powhatan

3 beds

2 baths

$2,100

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 Powhatan, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Powhatan rental market.

How much is rent in Powhatan?

The average rent in Powhatan is $2,130 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Powhatan?

Average rent prices in Powhatan have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

How does Powhatan rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Powhatan is 12% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $230 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Powhatan?

To comfortably afford rent in Powhatan, you'd need to earn approximately $85,000/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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