What is the average apartment size in Staunton City?

The average size for a Staunton City, VA apartment is 966 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 City?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Staunton City is $1,426 per month, a 8.71% increase from last year’s average of $1,312.

What is the average apartment size in Staunton City?

The typical apartment in Staunton City offers about 966 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Staunton City, VA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Staunton City ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 42% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Staunton City?

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

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

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Staunton City is $1,426, a 8.71% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,312.

One-bedroom apartments provide 637 square feet for $1,153, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,489 offer 1,021 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Staunton City, VA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,426	966 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,153	637 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,489	1,021 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Staunton City, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Staunton City, VA have increased by 8.71% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,312 to $1,426.

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

The largest share of rentals in Staunton City, VA (42%) 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 City, VA?

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

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How Staunton City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Staunton City	$1,426
Fairfax	$2,381
Arlington	$2,664
Henrico	$1,599
Alexandria	$2,185
Richmond	$1,573
Fredericksburg	$1,891
Newport News	$1,405
Norfolk	$1,557
Charlottesville	$2,073
Virginia Beach	$1,738
Waynesboro, VA	$1,195
Harrisonburg, VA	$2,176
Staunton, VA	$1,416

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 City 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.