Last updated on September 5, 2026

Average rent in
Radford, VA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Radford, VA rent slipped 12.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,095/month. Renters today are paying $334 less per month on average than last year, continuing a decline that has brought rents down from a peak of $1,399 in August 2025.

  • Radford sits 42.7% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median, offering lower-cost options for renters despite recent declines.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Radford reach $4,000/month, while 1-bedroom units rent for $910/month and 2-bedrooms for $990/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,225/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,100/month. The citywide median rent is $1,095/month, providing context for these ranges.

Median rent

Median rent in Radford

$1,095/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Radford is $1,095 per month as of August 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $815 less per month.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Radford

64

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Radford rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 9% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 $1,147, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Radford run $825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.

Listings

Studio

$4,000

No Change

105%

1 bedroom

$910

2%

31%

2 bedroom

$990

20%

15%

3 bedroom

$1,225

24%

17%

4 bedroom

$1,100

9%

56%

Studio

Average rent

$4,000

Last year

105%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$910

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

31%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$990

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,225

Last 30 days

24%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

56%

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$1,095
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,122
decreased by41%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Radford, VA is 2% lower than the median rent in Beckley, WV.

Discover rentals in Radford, VA

Lawrence Street - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.8

Very good

Lawrence Street

Lawrence St, Radford, VA 24141

4–5 beds

2–3 baths

$256–$1,280

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Downey Street West - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.3

Very good

Downey Street West

1102 Downey St, Radford, VA 24141

4–5 beds

2 baths

$265–$1,280

Apartment for rent

Clement West - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8.2

Very good

Clement West

1200 Clement St, Radford, VA 24141

3–4 beds

2 baths

$275–$365

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Calhoun Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Calhoun Street

1100 Calhoun St, Radford, VA 24141

4 beds

2 baths

$275–$350

Price drop

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 $1,095 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Radford?

Average rent prices in Radford have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

How does Radford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Radford is 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $815 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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