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Fishersville

Pop. 9,484·56th most expensive in Virginia·Rental market data updated monthly for Fishersville, VA
Median rent (all units)
$1,795/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+6.2%
vs US Median
-$170
Rising (Monthly)
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Fishersville · $1,795
More affordable than 54% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,795/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$72,000/yr
Local median income
$83,671/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Fishersville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,660
1 BR
$1,670
2 BR
$1,920
3 BR
$2,690
4 BR+
$3,130
Research median
$1,920/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$21,540/yr
At $1,795/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +6.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Fishersville, VA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 34.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,484
Median income
$83,671
Median age
42.4
Renters
33.8%
Age distribution
17.8%
21.9%
23.8%
24.6%
Under 1817.8%
18–3421.9%
35–5423.8%
55–6411.9%
65+24.6%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
82.5%
White82.5%
Black8.3%
Hispanic7.2%
Asian0.5%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
29.8%
29.7%
34.9%
No HS diploma5.7%
HS diploma29.8%
Some college29.7%
Bachelor's+34.9%
Housing tenure
66.2%
33.8%
Owner66.2%
Renter33.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Fishersville, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$64,589 → $83,671
up 29.5%
Population
8,909 → 9,484
up 6.5%
Renter share
33.8% → 33.8%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
34.9% → 34.9%
+0.0 pts
Median age
41.6 → 42.4
+0.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $64,589 to $83,671 across the same window, up 29.5% versus 2021. The population has grown by 6.5% since 2021, moving from about 8,909 residents to roughly 9,484.

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Fishersville rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Fishersville. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Fishersville, VA

Last updated: June 22, 2026

The median rent in Fishersville is $1,795/mo as of June 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,660/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,920/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,670/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,690/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($83,671/yr), Fishersville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Fishersville an affordable city for renters?

Fishersville is considered affordable for renters. At $1,795/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($83,671/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Fishersville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Fishersville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,795/mo in Fishersville. The local median household income is $83,671/yr, meaning the typical Fishersville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Fishersville?

Rent in Fishersville has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 2026.

How does Fishersville rent compare to other cities in Virginia?

Fishersville is middle-of-the-pack for Virginia for rent, ranking #56 out of 85 tracked cities at $1,795/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Fishersville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Fishersville ($1,795/mo): Staunton ($1,581/mo), Waynesboro ($1,602/mo), Lexington ($1,699/mo).

What percentage of Fishersville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.8% of Fishersville households are renters, while 66.2% are owner-occupied. Fishersville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Fishersville rent compare to the national average?

Fishersville's median rent of $1,795/mo is $170 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Virginia, it ranks #56 out of 85 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,795/mo, rent takes ~26% of Fishersville's median household income ($83,671/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Fishersville 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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