Last updated on June 6, 2026

Average rent in
Radford, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Radford

$1,195/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Radford is $1,195 per month as of May 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $755 less per month.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Radford

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Radford rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $850, whereas a house costs $1,680. 1-bedroom apartments in Radford run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$880

9%

59%

1 bedroom

$1,075

4%

22%

2 bedroom

$1,200

1%

26%

3 bedroom

$1,400

6%

17%

4 bedroom

$580

16%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$880

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

59%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,075

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

26%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$580

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

12%

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$1,195
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,195
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Radford, VA is equal to the median rent in Beckley, WV.

Discover rentals in Radford, VA

Lawrence Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Lawrence Street

Lawrence St, Radford, VA 24141

4–5 beds

2–3 baths

$335–$1,875

Apartment for rent

Calhoun Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Calhoun Street

1100 Calhoun St, Radford, VA 24141

3–4 beds

2 baths

$350–$1,560

Apartment for rent

Downey Street West - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Downey Street West

1102 Downey St, Radford, VA 24141

4–5 beds

2 baths

$375–$1,675

Apartment for rent

East Main Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

East Main Street

131 E Main St, Radford, VA 24141

3–4 beds

2 baths

$375–$1,500

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,195 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Radford?

Average rent prices in Radford have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Radford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Radford is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $755 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 $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Radford's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $790 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,100 monthly. One-bedroom rents increased 1.4% from the previous year, but two-bedroom prices dropped 14.6% year over 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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