What is the average apartment size in Lynchburg?

The average size for a Lynchburg, VA apartment is 1,022 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Lynchburg?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Lynchburg is $1,257 per month, a 0.39% increase from last year’s average of $1,252.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Lynchburg?

In Lynchburg, studios rent for $915 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,058 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,211 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,590 per month

What is the average apartment size in Lynchburg?

The typical apartment in Lynchburg offers about 1,022 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Lynchburg?

Studio apartments in Lynchburg average 544 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 776 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,046 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,226 sq. ft.

Lynchburg, VA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Lynchburg?

The typical rent budget in Lynchburg ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 63% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Lynchburg?

In Lynchburg, 51% of households rent while 49% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Lynchburg is $1,257, a 0.39% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,252.

Studio Apartments at $915 offer the most budget-friendly option with 544 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 776 square feet for $1,058, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,211 offer 1,046 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,226 sq ft) for $1,590, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Lynchburg, VA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,257	1,022 sq. ft.
Studio	$915	544 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,058	776 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,211	1,046 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,590	1,226 sq. ft.

Lynchburg, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Lynchburg, VA have increased by 0.39% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,252 to $1,257.

What's the typical rent budget in Lynchburg, VA?

The largest share of rentals in Lynchburg, VA (63%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Lynchburg, VA?

14,611 or 51% of the households in Lynchburg, VA are renter-occupied while 14,076 or 49% are owner-occupied.

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Average Rent in Lynchburg, VA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Lynchburg City	$1,279

How Lynchburg Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Lynchburg	$1,257
Richmond	$1,583
Arlington	$2,667
Alexandria	$2,158
Charlottesville	$2,091
Newport News	$1,424
Norfolk	$1,552
Virginia Beach	$1,728
Roanoke	$1,328
Woodbridge	$2,080
Henrico	$1,581
Forest, VA	$1,407

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Lynchburg apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.