Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 11, 2026
Average rent in
South Boston, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South Boston
$1,455/mo
24%vs previous year
The average rent in South Boston is $1,455 per month as of July 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $495 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Boston
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South Boston rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in South Boston, VA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in South Boston, VA
Average rent prices in South Boston have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 24% 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
South Boston, VA
Rent prices in South Boston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Boston is $1,430, whereas a house costs $1,400. 1-bedroom apartments in South Boston run $1,425 on average.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $900 | 80% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,435 | 18% | 28% | |
2 bedroom | $1,000 | 5% |  19% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | No Change | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in South Boston, VA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,430 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,425 | 60% | - | |
Houses | $1,400 | 10% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
80%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,435
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
28%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
19%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in South Boston, VA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,430
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
60%
Houses
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
10%
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.
How does rent in South Boston, VA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in South Boston and Buffalo Junction by all bedroom counts and property types.
South Boston
25%lower than the national median
8%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Boston, VA is 19% lower than the median rent in Buffalo Junction, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,800
$1,325
1%$1,497
$1,455
22%$1,100
6%$1,450
11%$1,350
9%$935
2%$1,295
6%$1,300
9%$1,850
2%$1,800
Discover rentals in South Boston, VA
2d ago
House for rent in South Boston
Studio
1.5 baths
$2,200
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in South Boston
1319 N Main St #1, South Boston, VA 24592
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Condo for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in South Boston
300 Main St #4, South Boston, VA 24592
1 bed
1 bath
$1,455
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Boston
700 Watkins Ave #309, South Boston, VA 24592
1 bed
1 bath
$1,455
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in South Boston
300 Main St #4, South Boston, VA 24592
1 bed
1 bath
$1,455
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in South Boston
1319 N Main St #1, South Boston, VA 24592
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Boston
700 Watkins Ave #305, South Boston, VA 24592
1 bed
1 bath
$1,425
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Boston
700 Watkins Ave #309, South Boston, VA 24592
1 bed
1 bath
$1,455
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Boston
700 Watkins Ave #305, South Boston, VA 24592
1 bed
1 bath
$1,425
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
1d ago
Apartment for rent in South Boston
300 Main St #4, South Boston, VA 24592
1 bed
1 bath
$1,455
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Boston
700 Watkins Ave #309, South Boston, VA 24592
1 bed
1 bath
$1,455
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in South Boston
1319 N Main St #1, South Boston, VA 24592
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Condo for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in South Boston
300 Main St #4, South Boston, VA 24592
1 bed
1 bath
$1,455
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in South Boston
1319 N Main St #1, South Boston, VA 24592
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Condo for rent
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Frequently asked questions for South Boston, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the South Boston rental market.
How much is rent in South Boston?
The average rent in South Boston is $1,455 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Boston?
Average rent prices in South Boston have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 24% since last year.
How does South Boston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Boston is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $495 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in South Boston?
To comfortably afford rent in South Boston, you'd need to earn approximately $58,000/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).