2-Bedroom Rent · July 2026

2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Lynchburg, VA

$1,265/mo

Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Lynchburg, Virginia as of July 2026. That's +5% lower than the citywide median of $1,325 and +24% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.

2-Bedroom median
$1,265
July 2026
vs city overall
-5%
$1,325 city median
vs national
-24%
$1,655 US median
Virginia rank
#15
of 81 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
3Lexington$980
4Bellwood$1,008
5Madison Heights$1,010
6Farmville$1,020
7Bristol$1,100
8Roanoke$1,131
9Radford$1,140
10Christiansburg$1,170
11East Highland Park$1,222
12Salem$1,230
13Waynesboro$1,230
14Montrose$1,253
15Lynchburg (this page)$1,265

Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Virginia

#City2-Bedroom rent
1Great Falls$3,470
2Haymarket$3,200
3Aldie$3,130
4Gainesville$3,070
5Burke$2,940
6Vienna$2,930
7Springfield$2,863
8Chantilly$2,805
9Arlington$2,798
10Lorton$2,790
11Fairfax$2,703
12Oakton$2,700
13Ashburn$2,700
14Sterling$2,593
15Alexandria$2,584

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%)
Lexington, VA36.9 mi$980$-285 (-23%)
Farmville, VA51.5 mi$1,020$-245 (-19%)
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%)
Palmyra, VA67.4 mi$1,970+$705 (+56%)

2-Bedroom rent in Lynchburg — common questions

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Lynchburg?

As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Lynchburg, Virginia is $1,265 per month. This is +5% below the citywide median of $1,325.

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 $1,655. It ranks in the 24th percentile of US cities tracked.

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

Among the 81 cities in Virginia with 2-bedroom data, Lynchburg ranks #15 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), Lexington ($980), Farmville ($1,020).

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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 (July 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.