Last updated on October 20, 2026

Average rent in
Radford, VA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Radford, VA rent slipped 4.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,100/month. Renters today are paying $210 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $1,399/month in August 2025.

  • Radford sits 42.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value. The city has a total of 59 rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Radford run at $4,000/month, 1-bedrooms at $895/month, 2-bedrooms at $990/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,225/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $1,375/month. These figures show the range renters can expect across bedroom sizes in the city.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment in Radford slipped 23.6% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline of 4.3%. This indicates a distinct trend in larger unit rents compared to the overall market.

Median rent

Median rent in Radford

$1,100/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Radford is $1,100 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.

$1.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Radford

59

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Radford rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Radford, VA

Average rent prices in Radford have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 Radford, VA

Rent prices in Radford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Radford is $1,122, whereas a house costs $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Radford run $825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.

Listings

Studio

$4,000

No Change

60%

1 bedroom

$895

No Change

16%

2 bedroom

$990

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,225

1%

14%

4 bedroom

$1,375

7%

45%

Studio

Average rent

$4,000

Last year

60%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$990

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,225

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

45%

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

Compare median rent prices in Radford and Beckley by all bedroom counts and property types.

Radford

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,145
decreased by40%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Radford, VA is 4% lower than the median rent in Beckley, WV.

Discover rentals in Radford, VA

Lawrence Street - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

8.5

Very good

Lawrence Street

Lawrence St, Radford, VA 24141

2–5 beds

1–3 baths

$256–$1,750

Downey Street West - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.3

Very good

Downey Street West

1102 Downey St, Radford, VA 24141

4–5 beds

2 baths

$265–$1,590

Calhoun Street - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

8.8

Very good

Calhoun Street

1100 Calhoun St, Radford, VA 24141

4 beds

2 baths

$275–$350

Clement West - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.2

Very good

Clement West

1200 Clement St, Radford, VA 24141

3–4 beds

2 baths

$275–$1,590

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Frequently asked questions for Radford, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Radford rental market.

How much is rent in Radford?

The average rent in Radford is $1,100 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Radford?

Average rent prices in Radford have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Radford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Radford is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 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 $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

February offers the best rental deals in Radford, with prices running about 39% lower than January, which sees the highest rents of the year.

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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