What is the average apartment size in Lynchburg City?

The average size for a Lynchburg City, VA apartment is 1,020 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 City?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Lynchburg City is $1,301 per month, a 3.79% increase from last years average of $1,254.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Lynchburg City?

In Lynchburg City, studios rent for $869 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,119 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,247 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,614 per month

What is the average apartment size in Lynchburg City?

The typical apartment in Lynchburg City offers about 1,020 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 City?

Studio apartments in Lynchburg City average 570 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 780 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,034 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,226 sq. ft.

Lynchburg City, VA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Lynchburg City ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 56% of rentals in this range.

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

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

Last updated: April 10, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Lynchburg City is $1,301, a 3.79% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,254.

Studio Apartments at $869 offer the most budget-friendly option with 570 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 780 square feet for $1,119, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,247 offer 1,034 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,226 sq ft) for $1,614, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Lynchburg City, VA

Last updated: April 10, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,301	1,020 sq. ft.
Studio	$869	570 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,119	780 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,247	1,034 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,614	1,226 sq. ft.

Lynchburg City, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Lynchburg City, VA have increased by 3.79% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,254 to $1,301.

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

The largest share of rentals in Lynchburg City, VA (56%) 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 City, VA?

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

How Lynchburg City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Lynchburg City	$1,301
Richmond	$1,600
Arlington	$2,683
Alexandria	$2,170
Newport News	$1,424
Virginia Beach	$1,770
Norfolk	$1,600
Henrico	$1,603
Woodbridge	$2,090
Charlottesville	$2,093
Roanoke	$1,370
Lynchburg, VA	$1,279
Forest, VA	$1,423
Daleville, VA	$1,653

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 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.