2-Bedroom Rent · October 2026

2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Lynchburg, VA

$1,265/mo

Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Lynchburg, Virginia as of October 2026. That's the same as the citywide median and +24% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.

2-Bedroom median
$1,265
October 2026
vs city overall
0%
$1,270 city median
vs national
-24%
$1,657 US median
Virginia rank
#12
of 78 cities

Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Lynchburg

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.

Annual income
$50,600
Monthly gross
$4,217
Hourly (full-time)
$24.33

Rent by apartment size in Lynchburg

Compare Lynchburg's median rent across every apartment size.

Studio
$1,100
1-Bedroom
$1,120
2-Bedroom (current)
$1,265
3-Bedroom
$1,735
4+ Bedroom
$1,883

Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Virginia

#City2-Bedroom rent
1Martinsville$880
2Danville$920
3Bellwood$1,008
4Madison Heights$1,010
5Bristol$1,100
6Roanoke$1,131
7Radford$1,140
8Christiansburg$1,170
9Salem$1,230
10Waynesboro$1,230
11Montrose$1,253
12Lynchburg (this page)$1,265
13Front Royal$1,280
14Staunton$1,300
15Forest$1,310

Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Virginia

#City2-Bedroom rent
1Great Falls$3,470
2Aldie$3,130
3Gainesville$3,070
4Burke$2,940
5Vienna$2,930
6Springfield$2,863
7Chantilly$2,805
8Arlington$2,798
9Lorton$2,790
10Fairfax$2,703
11Oakton$2,700
12Ashburn$2,700
13Sterling$2,593
14Alexandria$2,584
15McLean$2,542

Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Lynchburg.

CityDistance2-Bedroom rentvs Lynchburg
Madison Heights, VA7.3 mi$1,010$-255 (-20%)
Forest, VA11.2 mi$1,310+$45 (+4%)
Fishersville, VA51.5 mi$1,920+$655 (+52%)
Staunton, VA52 mi$1,300+$35 (+3%)
Waynesboro, VA53.1 mi$1,230$-35 (-3%)
Roanoke, VA55.2 mi$1,131$-134 (-11%)
Danville, VA60 mi$920$-345 (-27%)
Charlottesville, VA62.7 mi$1,830+$565 (+45%)
Martinsville, VA65.6 mi$880$-385 (-30%)
Salem, VA65.7 mi$1,230$-35 (-3%)
Harrisonburg, VA76.2 mi$1,445+$180 (+14%)
Mebane, NC86 mi$1,470+$205 (+16%)

2-Bedroom rent in Lynchburg — common questions

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Lynchburg?

As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Lynchburg, Virginia is $1,265 per month. This is in line with the citywide median of $1,270.

What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Lynchburg?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $50,600 ($4,217/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.33/hour at a full-time job.

Is Lynchburg expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?

Lynchburg's 2-bedroom median of $1,265 is +24% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 24th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Lynchburg rank for 2-bedroom rent in Virginia?

Among the 78 cities in Virginia with 2-bedroom data, Lynchburg ranks #12 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Lynchburg?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Madison Heights ($1,010), Waynesboro ($1,230), Roanoke ($1,131).

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Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for Lynchburg, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (October 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.