What is the average apartment size in Lynchburg?

The average size for a Lynchburg, VA apartment is 1,021 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 Apr / 2026, the average rent in Lynchburg is $1,278 per month, a 3.41% increase from last years average of $1,236.

What is the average apartment size in Lynchburg?

The typical apartment in Lynchburg offers about 1,021 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

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 64% 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: May 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Lynchburg is $1,278, a 3.41% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,236.

One-bedroom apartments provide 779 square feet for $1,095, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,241 offer 1,041 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,237 sq ft) for $1,578, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Lynchburg, VA

Last updated: May 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,278	1,021 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,095	779 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,241	1,041 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,578	1,237 sq. ft.

Lynchburg, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Lynchburg, VA have increased by 3.41% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,236 to $1,278.

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

The largest share of rentals in Lynchburg, VA (64%) 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?

14,674 or 51% of the households in Lynchburg, VA are renter-occupied while 14,027 or 49% are owner-occupied.

How Lynchburg Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Lynchburg	$1,278
Richmond	$1,615
Charlottesville	$2,108
Arlington	$2,727
Alexandria	$2,184
Newport News	$1,439
Virginia Beach	$1,794
Norfolk	$1,627
Woodbridge	$2,090
Henrico	$1,616
Chesapeake	$1,819
Forest, VA	$1,415

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.