What is the average apartment size in Staunton?

The average size for a Staunton City, VA apartment is 991 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 Mar / 2026, the average rent in Staunton is $1,436 per month, a N/A from last years average of .

What is the average apartment size in Staunton?

The typical apartment in Staunton offers about 991 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?

The typical rent budget in Staunton ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 47% 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: April 25, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Staunton is $1,436, a N/A compared to the previous year, when the average rent was .

One-bedroom apartments provide 637 square feet for $1,112, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,486 offer 1,021 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Staunton City, VA

Last updated: April 25, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,436	991 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,112	637 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,486	1,021 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Staunton City, VA rent trends

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

The largest share of rentals in Staunton City, VA (47%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 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.

How Staunton Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Staunton	$1,436
Richmond	$1,605
Alexandria	$2,176
Arlington	$2,697
Charlottesville	$2,102
Newport News	$1,435
Virginia Beach	$1,780
Norfolk	$1,608
Woodbridge	$2,081
Henrico	$1,604
Falls Church	$2,307
Staunton, VA	$1,395
Harrisonburg, VA	$2,274

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.