Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 11, 2026

Average rent in
South Boston, VA

Last updated on April 11, 2026

Last updated on April 11, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Boston, VA is $1,400. This is -27%, or $516, lower than the national average.

$1.95

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,400

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

16

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Boston, VA is $1,400. This is -27%, or $516, lower than the national average.

$1.95

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

86%
14%
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250

Households

52%
48%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
South Boston, VA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in South Boston, VA have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 3% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
South Boston, VA

The monthly rent for an apartment in South Boston, VA is $1,352. A 1-bedroom apartment in South Boston, VA costs about $1,355 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,435. Houses for rent in South Boston, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,550.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,325

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,400

3%

12%

3 bedroom

$1,600

No Change

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last year

14%

The table above reflects average rent prices in South Boston, 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.

Compare rent prices in South Boston, VA to other cities

Median rent prices in South Boston, VA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Buffalo Junction, VA.

South Boston

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,375
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Boston, VA is 2% higher than the median rent in Buffalo Junction, VA.

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