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Huntington

Pop. 13,502·31st most expensive in Virginia·Rental market data updated monthly for Huntington, VA
Median rent (all units)
$2,202/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.8%
Month-over-Month
-2.2%
vs US Median
+$237
Falling (Monthly)
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Huntington · $2,202
More expensive than 69% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
72/100
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Rents are 11% below what Huntington's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,202/mo
Expected by trend
$2,473/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,170
1 BR
$2,220
2 BR
$2,500
3 BR
$3,130
4 BR+
$3,690
Research median
$2,500/mo

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

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12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$26,424/yr
At $2,202/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 0.8% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.8% YoY, -2.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Huntington, VA is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 65.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,502
Median income
$99,956
Median age
36.2
Renters
56.7%
Age distribution
12.9%
34.1%
31.2%
12.8%
Under 1812.9%
18–3434.1%
35–5431.2%
55–649%
65+12.8%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
51%
14.6%
18.4%
White51%
Black14.6%
Hispanic18.4%
Asian10.1%
Other5.9%
Education (25+)
16.6%
65.2%
No HS diploma7.8%
HS diploma10.4%
Some college16.6%
Bachelor's+65.2%
Housing tenure
43.3%
56.7%
Owner43.3%
Renter56.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Huntington, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,711 → $2,202
up 28.7%
Income
$93,750 → $99,956
up 6.6%
Population
13,979 → 13,502
down 3.4%
Renter share
57.3% → 56.7%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
65.2% → 65.2%
+0.0 pts

The median rent in Huntington, VA stood at $1,711 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,202, reflecting a 28.7% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in Huntington, VA now reports about $99,956, up from $93,750 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 3.4% since 2021, moving from about 13,979 residents to roughly 13,502. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Huntington, VA reflects that arc in its own way.

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About renting in Huntington, VA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Huntington is $2,202/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,170/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,500/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,220/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,130/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($99,956/yr), Huntington ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Huntington an affordable city for renters?

Huntington is considered affordable for renters. At $2,202/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($99,956/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Huntington falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Huntington?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $88,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,202/mo in Huntington. The local median household income is $99,956/yr, meaning the typical Huntington household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Huntington?

Rent in Huntington has increased 0.8% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Huntington rent compare to other cities in Virginia?

Huntington is middle-of-the-pack for Virginia for rent, ranking #31 out of 83 tracked cities at $2,202/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Huntington?

Lincolnia is nearby and more affordable at $2,156/mo, which is $46 less than Huntington.

What percentage of Huntington residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.7% of Huntington households are renters, while 43.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Huntington has a strong rental market.

How does Huntington rent compare to the national average?

Huntington's median rent of $2,202/mo is $237 (12%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Virginia, it ranks #31 out of 83 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,202/mo, rent takes ~26% of Huntington's median household income ($99,956/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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