Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
Winchester, VA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Winchester, VA rent slipped 3.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,700/month. Renters today are paying $212 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Winchester sits 10.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 120 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Winchester run around $1,800/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,395/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,600/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,995/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,495/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents climbed 38.5% year over year, diverging strongly from the citywide decline. This segment's growth contrasts with the overall market trend in Winchester, VA.

Median rent

Median rent in Winchester

$1,700/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Winchester is $1,700 per month as of September 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $200 less per month.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Winchester

120

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Winchester 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 Winchester, VA

Average rent prices in Winchester have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,500, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Winchester run $1,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.

Listings

Studio

$1,800

2%

13%

1 bedroom

$1,395

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$1,600

7%

65%

3 bedroom

$1,995

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,495

6%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

65%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

7%

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$1,700
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,900

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Winchester, VA is 11% 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

377 National Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Winchester

1 bed

1 bath

$750

22 Peyton St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

22 Peyton St

22 Peyton St, Winchester, VA 22601

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

241 Harpers Hollow Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Winchester

202 Dodge Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Winchester

202 Dodge Ave, Winchester, VA 22602

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

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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 $1,700 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Winchester?

Average rent prices in Winchester have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Winchester rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Winchester is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 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 $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

January offers the lowest rents in Winchester, with approximately a 10% difference compared to December's peak pricing. Searching in January rather than during the winter holiday season could result in lower prices.

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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