What is the average apartment size in Staunton?

The average size for a Staunton, VA apartment is 928 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 Staunton?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Staunton is $1,438 per month, a 8.61% increase from last year’s average of $1,324.

What is the average apartment size in Staunton?

The typical apartment in Staunton offers about 928 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Staunton, VA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Staunton ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 60% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Staunton?

In Staunton, 41% of households rent while 59% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Staunton is $1,438, a 8.61% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,324.

One-bedroom apartments provide 637 square feet for $1,174, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,485 offer 947 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Staunton, VA

Last updated: November 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,438	928 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,174	637 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,485	947 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Staunton, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Staunton, VA have increased by 8.61% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,324 to $1,438.

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

The largest share of rentals in Staunton, VA (60%) 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 Staunton, VA?

4,600 or 41% of the households in Staunton, VA are renter-occupied while 6,756 or 59% are owner-occupied.

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How Staunton Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Staunton	$1,438
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
Harrisonburg, VA	$2,217
Waynesboro, VA	$1,202

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 Staunton 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.