Average Rent in Lynchburg, VA
5 apartment buildings, 49 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$685/mo
NBS Rentals
Properties
5
tracked daily
Units
49
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 5 properties in Lynchburg, VA.
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
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Lynchburg, VA Rent Prices
All 5 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
NBS Rentals
1990 Fort Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24501, USA
Maple Ridge Apartments
600 Reusens Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24503, USA
Walden Pond Apartment Homes
1400 Weeping Willow Dr A, Lynchburg, VA 24501, USA
Gish Flats -Apartments
317 Fifth St, Lynchburg, VA 24504, USA
Piedmont Flour Mill Lofts
1329 Jefferson St, Lynchburg, VA 24504, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NBS Rentals 1990 Fort Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24501, USA | $750 | $750 | $1.07 | 3.1 (58) | 1 |
| 2 | Maple Ridge Apartments 600 Reusens Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24503, USA | $844 | $996 | $1.17 | 4.2 (114) | 3 |
| 3 | Walden Pond Apartment Homes 1400 Weeping Willow Dr A, Lynchburg, VA 24501, USA | $1,164 | $1,347 | $1.33 | 3.9 (228) | 14 |
| 4 | Gish Flats -Apartments 317 Fifth St, Lynchburg, VA 24504, USA | $1,249 | $1,324 | $1.49 | 3.6 (44) | 4 |
| 5 | Piedmont Flour Mill Lofts 1329 Jefferson St, Lynchburg, VA 24504, USA | $1,263 | $1,411 | $1.74 | 3.8 (12) | 2 |
Rent & Price History by Building
NBS Rentals
3.1 (58)1990 Fort Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24501, USA
Maple Ridge Apartments
4.2 (114)600 Reusens Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24503, USA
Walden Pond Apartment Homes
3.9 (228)1400 Weeping Willow Dr A, Lynchburg, VA 24501, USA
Gish Flats -Apartments
3.6 (44)317 Fifth St, Lynchburg, VA 24504, USA
Piedmont Flour Mill Lofts
3.8 (12)1329 Jefferson St, Lynchburg, VA 24504, USA
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Lynchburg, VA neighborhoods
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Lynchburg, VA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Lynchburg, VA is $1,136 per month, based on 49 units across 5 apartment communities. Prices range from $685 at NBS Rentals to $1,598 at Walden Pond Apartment Homes.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,011/mo | $685/mo | 16 |
| 2 Bed | $1,155/mo | $860/mo | 23 |
| 3 Bed | $1,295/mo | $1,025/mo | 10 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Lynchburg, VA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Lynchburg, VA averages $1,011/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,155/mo. At the local median household income of $59,808, that works out to 23% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Lynchburg, VA at $1,043/mo. The current tracked market average runs 9% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Lynchburg, VA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lynchburg, VA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$45,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,136/mo.
Comfortable income
$55,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($685/mo), you need to earn at least $27,000/year.
Median household income in Lynchburg, VA is $59,808 , about 10% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Lynchburg, VA
Overall prices in Lynchburg, VA runs below the national average by about 9% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 90.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Lynchburg, VA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,136 |
| Utilities | $277 |
| Groceries | $524 |
| Transportation | $661 |
| Healthcare | $323 |
| Other goods and services | $516 |
| Estimated total | $3,438/mo |
Population
79,255
Median household income
$59,808
Census median rent
$1,043/mo
Rent as % of income
28.9%
Median age
28.4
Mean commute
17 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Virginia
How Lynchburg, VA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Lynchburg, VA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, VA | $2,396 | +111% | +0.7% | 104 |
| Arlington, VA | $3,093 | +172% | +1.3% | 24 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $1,988 | +75% | -0.5% | 19 |
| Norfolk, VA | $2,086 | +84% | -0.7% | 15 |
| Hampton, VA | $1,862 | +64% | +6.2% | 12 |
| Roanoke, VA | $1,514 | +33% | +5.1% | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lynchburg, VA?
The average rent in Lynchburg, VA is $1,136 per month, based on 49 units across 5 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Lynchburg, VA?
The median asking rent in Lynchburg, VA is $1,140 per month, computed from 49 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,136/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Lynchburg, VA?
The lowest available rent in Lynchburg, VA starts at $685 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Lynchburg, VA?
1-bedroom apartments in Lynchburg, VA average $1,011/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $685/mo across 16 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Lynchburg, VA?
2-bedroom apartments in Lynchburg, VA average $1,155/mo. Units start from $860/mo across 23 units currently listed.
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