Last updated on July 11, 2026

Average rent in
Powhatan, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Powhatan

$2,424/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Powhatan is $2,424 per month as of July 2026. This is 24% above the national average rent, or $474 more per month.

$1.52

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Powhatan

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Powhatan rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%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 increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $2,006, whereas a house costs $2,525. 1-bedroom apartments in Powhatan run $1,720 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,325

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,680

-

-

2 bedroom

$2,095

13%

-

3 bedroom

$2,350

26%

-

4 bedroom

$2,750

4%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$1,325

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,680

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

17%

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$2,424
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,063
increased by6%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Powhatan, VA is 17% higher than the median rent in Amelia Court House, VA.

Discover rentals in Powhatan, VA

2924 New Hope Rd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Powhatan

3 beds

1 bath

$2,095

House for rent

1421 Eastlook Ln #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Powhatan

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,700

$2,500

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jul 1

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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 $2,424 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Powhatan?

Average rent prices in Powhatan have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Powhatan rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Powhatan is 24% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $474 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 $97,000/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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