Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Winchester, VA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Winchester, VA rent slipped 8.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,655/month. Renters today are paying $159 less per month on average than last year, despite a 9.7% month-over-month increase in July 2026.

  • Winchester sits 14.2% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 123 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Winchester rent for $995/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,300/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,500/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,768/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents available across the city.

Median rent

Median rent in Winchester

$1,655/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Winchester is $1,655 per month as of July 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $275 less per month.

$1.06

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Winchester

123

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Winchester rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Winchester, VA

Average rent prices in Winchester have increased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 Winchester, VA

Rent prices in Winchester vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Winchester is $1,400, whereas a house costs $1,940. 1-bedroom apartments in Winchester run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

Studio

$995

4%

13%

1 bedroom

$1,300

5%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,500

1%

58%

3 bedroom

$2,000

1%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,767

2%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

58%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,767

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

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

Compare median rent prices in Winchester and Berryville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Winchester

Median rent price$1,655
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,025
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Winchester, VA is 18% lower than the median rent in Berryville, VA.

Cost of living in Winchester, 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 & Services16% higher
Groceries4% lower
Health39% higher
Housing6% lower
Transportation5% lower
Utilities3% lower

Discover rentals in Winchester, VA

241 Harpers Hollow Ln - Photo 1 of 1

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Townhouse for rent in Winchester

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5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Winchester

2 beds

1 bath

$1,375

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 10

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5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Winchester

2 beds

1 bath

$1,375

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 9

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Frequently asked questions for Winchester, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Winchester rental market.

How much is rent in Winchester?

The average rent in Winchester is $1,655 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Winchester?

Average rent prices in Winchester have increased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Winchester rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Winchester is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Winchester?

To comfortably afford rent in Winchester, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Winchester average around $1,340/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,550/month.

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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