Last updated on June 1, 2026

Average rent in
Staunton, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Staunton

$1,400/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Staunton is $1,400 per month as of May 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Staunton

29

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Staunton rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 6% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Staunton run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,245.

Listings

Studio

$800

4%

-

1 bedroom

$1,295

8%

29%

2 bedroom

$1,422

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,750

6%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,450

8%

45%

Studio

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

29%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,422

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

45%

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$1,400
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,395
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Staunton, VA is equal to 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 & Services1% lower
Groceries12% lower
Health9% lower
Housing8% lower
Transportation22% lower
Utilities9% higher

Discover rentals in Staunton, VA

Valley View Senior Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.9

Very good

Valley View Senior Apartments

14 Frontier Ridge Ct, Staunton, VA 24401

1–2 beds

1 bath

$652–$994

Apartment for rent

Springhill Village - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted
Rent special

3d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Springhill Village

1701 Spring Hill Road, Staunton, VA 24401

1–3 beds

1 bath

$780–$915

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 5

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437 Betsy Bell Apartments #E4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Staunton

E4

437 Betsy Bell Apartments #E4, Staunton, VA 24401

2 beds

1 bath

$930

Apartment for rent

Available May 22

Frontier Ridge Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

Frontier Ridge Apartments

20 Frontier Ridge Ct, Staunton, VA 24401

2–3 beds

2 baths

$987–$1,140

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,400 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Staunton?

Average rent prices in Staunton have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Staunton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Staunton is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 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 $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Staunton's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $930 per month, making them the most affordable option in the city. Two-bedroom units rent for around $1,300 monthly, reflecting the higher demand for this apartment size which represents 47% of the available market.

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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