Last updated on October 15, 2026

Average rent in
Staunton, VA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Staunton rent stands today

    Staunton, VA rent rose 34.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,675/month matching the city's peak rent. Renters today are paying $322 more per month on average than last year.

  • Staunton is 11.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 67 total rentals available. This reflects a smaller rental market with rents below the national median.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Staunton rent for $950/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,588/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,868/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,500/month. These figures show the variation in rent by bedroom count across the city.

Median rent

Median rent in Staunton

$1,675/mo

increased by34%

vs previous year

The average rent in Staunton is $1,675 per month as of October 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $225 less per month.

$1.57

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Staunton

67

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Staunton rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Staunton, VA

Average rent prices in Staunton have increased by 29% over the last month and have increased by 34% 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 Staunton, VA

Rent prices in Staunton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Staunton is $1,675, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Staunton run $1,587 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,885.

Listings

Studio

$950

120%

27%

1 bedroom

$1,587

32%

53%

2 bedroom

$1,867

17%

16%

3 bedroom

$1,800

9%

12%

4 bedroom

$2,500

15%

44%

Studio

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

120%

Last year

27%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,587

Last 30 days

32%

Last year

53%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,867

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

44%

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

Compare median rent prices in Staunton and Bridgewater by all bedroom counts and property types.

Staunton

Median rent price$1,675
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Staunton, VA is 24% higher than the median rent in Bridgewater, VA.

Cost of living in Staunton, VA

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services4% lower
Groceries2% lower
Health9% lower
Housing19% lower
Transportation7% higher
Utilities8% higher

Discover rentals in Staunton, VA

Valley View Senior Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

4d ago

8

Very good

Valley View Senior Apartments

14 Frontier Ridge Ct, Staunton, VA 24401

1–2 beds

1 bath

$652–$994

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Springhill Village - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted
Rent special

5d+ ago

9.3

Excellent

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Springhill Village

1701 Spring Hill Road, Staunton, VA 24401

1–3 beds

1 bath

$780–$915

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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Frontier Ridge Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Frontier Ridge Apartments

20 Frontier Ridge Ct, Staunton, VA 24401

2–3 beds

2 baths

$1,033–$1,193

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
908 W Beverley St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Staunton

908 West Beverley Street - 1

908 W Beverley St #1, Staunton, VA 24401

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

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 Staunton, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Staunton rental market.

How much is rent in Staunton?

The average rent in Staunton is $1,675 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Staunton?

Average rent prices in Staunton have increased by 29% over the last month and have increased by 34% since last year.

How does Staunton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Staunton is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $225 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Staunton?

To comfortably afford rent in Staunton, you'd need to earn approximately $67,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

April offers the best rental deals in Staunton, with rents running about 16% lower than November, which sees the highest prices 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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