Last updated on October 24, 2026

Average rent in
Rivanna, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Rivanna

$2,170/mo

decreased by57%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rivanna is $2,170 per month as of October 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $270 more per month.

$1.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rivanna

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rivanna rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Rivanna, VA

Average rent prices in Rivanna have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 57% 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 Rivanna, VA

Rent prices in Rivanna vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rivanna is $1,750, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Rivanna run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,810.

Listings

Studio

$1,750

-

17%

1 bedroom

$1,725

-

6%

2 bedroom

$1,750

25%

-

3 bedroom

$2,295

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$2,872

No Change

43%

Studio

Average rent

$1,750

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

25%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,872

Last year

43%

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

Compare median rent prices in Rivanna and Barboursville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Rivanna

Median rent price$2,170
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rivanna, VA is 3% higher than the median rent in Barboursville, VA.

Discover rentals in Rivanna, VA

3494 Steamer Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Glenmore townhouse for rent in Rivanna

4 beds

3.5 baths

$2,700

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 Rivanna, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Rivanna rental market.

How much is rent in Rivanna?

The average rent in Rivanna is $2,170 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rivanna?

Average rent prices in Rivanna have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 57% since last year.

How does Rivanna rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rivanna is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $270 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Rivanna?

To comfortably afford rent in Rivanna, you'd need to earn approximately $87,000/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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