Studio Apartment Rent in Powhatan, VA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Powhatan, Virginia as of June 2026. That's +22% lower than the citywide median of $1,835 and +11% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Powhatan
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 studio at the current median rent.
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Compare Powhatan's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Virginia
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danville | $630 |
| 2 | Martinsville | $700 |
| 3 | Bristol | $780 |
| 4 | Lexington | $830 |
| 5 | Farmville | $850 |
| 6 | Madison Heights | $880 |
| 7 | Roanoke | $883 |
| 8 | Christiansburg | $900 |
| 9 | Radford | $900 |
| 10 | Salem | $960 |
| 11 | Front Royal | $970 |
| 12 | Blacksburg | $990 |
| 13 | Waynesboro | $1,060 |
| 14 | Lynchburg | $1,100 |
| 15 | Harrisonburg | $1,120 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Virginia
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Falls | $3,020 |
| 2 | Fort Hunt | $3,020 |
| 3 | Haymarket | $2,780 |
| 4 | Aldie | $2,720 |
| 5 | Gainesville | $2,670 |
| 6 | Burke | $2,560 |
| 7 | Vienna | $2,547 |
| 8 | Springfield | $2,490 |
| 9 | Chantilly | $2,440 |
| 10 | Arlington | $2,433 |
| 11 | Lorton | $2,430 |
| 12 | Oakton | $2,350 |
| 13 | Fairfax | $2,350 |
| 14 | Ashburn | $2,350 |
| 15 | Sterling | $2,257 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Powhatan.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Powhatan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlothian, VA | 19.1 mi | $1,780 | +$350 (+24%) |
| Glen Allen, VA | 27.8 mi | $1,830 | +$400 (+28%) |
| Chesterfield, VA | 30.6 mi | $1,705 | +$275 (+19%) |
| Richmond, VA | 30.6 mi | $1,577 | +$147 (+10%) |
| Lakeside, VA | 31.1 mi | $1,580 | +$150 (+10%) |
| Palmyra, VA | 32.9 mi | $1,600 | +$170 (+12%) |
| Farmville, VA | 36.8 mi | $850 | $-580 (-41%) |
| East Highland Park, VA | 38.3 mi | $1,173 | $-257 (-18%) |
| Chester, VA | 39.6 mi | $1,685 | +$255 (+18%) |
| Colonial Heights, VA | 40.8 mi | $1,360 | $-70 (-5%) |
| Petersburg, VA | 42.3 mi | $1,250 | $-180 (-13%) |
| Highland Springs, VA | 43 mi | $1,380 | $-50 (-3%) |
Studio rent in Powhatan — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Powhatan?
As of June 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Powhatan, Virginia is $1,430 per month. This is +22% below the citywide median of $1,835.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Powhatan?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $57,200 ($4,767/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.50/hour at a full-time job.
Is Powhatan expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Powhatan's studio median of $1,430 is +11% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 60th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Powhatan rank for studio rent in Virginia?
Among the 82 cities in Virginia with studio data, Powhatan ranks #31 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Powhatan?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Farmville ($850), East Highland Park ($1,173), Colonial Heights ($1,360).